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Historic Ranch Sales Surge Amid Ownership Disputes

8/30/2025

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Story summary

Legacy ranches are being sold as families encounter ownership disputes.
Reynolds Ranch in California, listed at $30.7 million, has been owned for over 116 years.
Rocking Chair Ranch in Montana, priced at $21.7 million, is on the market after 70 years of family ownership.
Buyers, primarily from tech sectors, value these properties for privacy and recreation.
Demand for historic ranches is driven by lifestyle trends and media influences.

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Story summary

Legacy ranches are being sold as families encounter ownership disputes.
Reynolds Ranch in California, listed at $30.7 million, has been owned for over 116 years.
Rocking Chair Ranch in Montana, priced at $21.7 million, is on the market after 70 years of family ownership.
Buyers, primarily from tech sectors, value these properties for privacy and recreation.
Demand for historic ranches is driven by lifestyle trends and media influences.