Miller Farm is a 321+ acre productive farm near Melba, Idaho with development potential and ample water. The farm is irrigated through a combination of water rights from a deep well and Boise Kuna Irrigation District. LandThe acreage is a combination of level farm ground and gently rolling dry pasture that lies on both the Eastern and Western sides of Highway 45. The Hat Butte Lateral Canal meanders through the middle of the property. The farm is currently planted in alfalfa and carrot seed, but historically it also has grown wheat, corn, beans, mint and barley. The crop land is gravity irrigated by concrete or dirt ditches and wheel lines. It also would be suitable for a small number of cattle or horses. There are livestock pens, corrals, and a shop near the homestead along with some stock water rights. This rural farmland has year-round access from the highway so it also has great potential for development. Canal Frontage Corrals Cropland Irrigated Pasture Partially Fenced Water Rights Water Shares Wheel Lines ImprovementsThe homestead was built in 1949. It is a single-level home with a partially finished basement on a concrete foundation. The home features 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 fireplaces, and hardwood floors. The outbuildings and improvements to the farm include a 1,800 sq ft shop, a 360 sq ft granary, a pump house, and certified truck scales with a scale house. The shop has a concrete floor, a metal roof, a walk-in door, and slider doors perfect for equipment access. 3,396 Sq Ft 4 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom 2 Fireplaces Basement (Partially Finished) Individual Domestic Well Gravel Driveway Highway Frontage Septic System Granary Pump House Shop with Power Truck Scales with Scale House RecreationThe farm is in hunting unit 38 where there are opportunities to hunt white-tail deer, mule deer, and wild turkey. Fishing is available on the banks of the Snake River or at Swan Falls Dam. There are also several public hot spots to visit nearby that offer great day trip options such as Givens Hot Springs or Celebration Park. 5 miles from the Snake River 9 miles from Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge 10 miles from Celebration Park 14 miles from Givens Hot Springs 14 miles from Lake Lowell 22 miles from Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey 23 miles from Swan Falls Dam 32 miles from Jump Creek Falls AgricultureCurrently, 162.03 acres of the farm are in crops. USDA crop records for the 2022 program year are available upon request. There are two tenant farmers that farm the land and both would be interested in continuing their leases. Water/Mineral Rights & Natural ResourcesThe farm has ample water sources. These include 296.27 acres with water rights and 94.27 acres of water shares through Boise Kuna Irrigation District. An irrigation well is located property that produces 1566 gallons per minute. 126 Acres of Priority 1967 Water Rights for Irrigation 76 Acre of Priority 1992 Water Rights for Irrigation 94.27 Acres of Water Shares from Boise Kuna Irrigation District Irrigation Well Priority 1920 Water Rights for Stock water & Domestic use Region & ClimateMiller Farm is located in the agricultural community of Melba, Idaho. This Canyon County town lies amongst the farmland in the Snake River Valley of Southwest Idaho. Crop farming is a staple for Melba's industry, and it is even known as The Seed Heart of America for the assortment of crops grown in its fields. These crops include but are not limited to alfalfa, peas, beans, potatoes, sugar beets, onions, carrots, mint, seed/feed corn, and grain. Melba is considered part of the Boise City - Nampa, Idaho metropolitan area known as the Treasure Valley. While this small agricultural community may feel isolated, it is just minutes away from the amenities and services available to its neighboring larger cities for shopping and entertainment. One local must-attend event is the Melba "Olde Tyme" 4th of July Celebration which includes a parade, car show, tractor pull, and one of the best fireworks shows in the state! For those that enjoy outdoor recreation, the town is close to landmarks such as Celebration Park, Initial Point, Cleo's Ferry Museum & Nature Trail, Given's Hot Springs, and the Snake River. Activities such as fishing, swimming, hiking, camping, or boating are within less than a 20-minute drive.
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