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Prescott Ranch is brought to you from a family-owned company with over seven decades of experience. The value and dedication that Bates Homes brings blends high-end amenities and a budget that fits your lifestyle. Our community will have 4 parks and will be adjacent to a new Belgrade School.

Why Summer in the Gallatin Valley Is So Good

Jul 07, 2020

There's a reason why so many snowbirds call our corner of Montana home during the summer months. Sure, winter is a skier or boarder's paradise, and you won't get sick of scenic snowshoeing or winter theater productions. But summer...

Prescott Ranch is Premier Belgrade Living

Jun 30, 2020

A home in the Prescott Ranch neighborhood is not your average spec home with your average amenities. It's luxury living with a much more reasonable price tag. It's all the benefits of prime location, without the hassle of Bozeman...

Montana Style: Decorating Your New Home in the Gallatin Valley

Jun 23, 2020

For some, decorating a new space is the best part of the process. Others would rather just skip over the whole procedure and get straight to living in their new home, with no move-in and decoration required. No...

The Realities of Living in Belgrade

Jun 16, 2020

Belgrade, Montana, is in a central spot in the Gallatin Valley, located just minutes from Bozeman and close to plenty of outdoor recreation. But what is it actually like to live in Belgrade? Here’s what you should have...

Prescott Ranch Model Home Preview Weekend

Jun 09, 2020

Join us at Prescott Ranch for our special Preview Weekend, coming up on June 27 and 28. Take an up-close look at our Morgan 3000 homes, the Prescott Ranch residences with the smallest footprint, and an abundance of...

Belgrade's Best Breweries

Jun 02, 2020

Beer lovers, rejoice! Belgrade, Montana, is the place for craft brews, with three breweries nearby (not to mention all of the spots in Bozeman). Montana has a long brewing history, dating back to the early days of settlers...

Live Maintenance-free in Prescott Ranch 3000s

May 27, 2020

The Morgan 3000 homes at Prescott Ranch offer up a lot of benefits in such a slim lot size (3000 square feet, to be exact). You can find plenty to be excited about in any home at Prescott Ranch...

5 Places to Eat in Belgrade

May 19, 2020

In Belgrade, you’ll find all of life’s essentials: groceries, hardware, sundries, community... and, of course, dining. Sure, you can always make your way to Bozeman to have even more dining options, but some nights it’s nice to stay...

Energy Efficiency in Prescott Ranch Houses

May 12, 2020

Prescott Ranch homes have energy efficiency in mind through every stage of the design process, all the way up to the final product. How does that benefit you as a homebuyer? Of course, energy efficiency is always an excellent...

Spots to Fly Fish Around Belgrade

May 05, 2020

With about 169,829 miles of river in Montana (and 388 of those classified as wild and scenic), it’s no wonder that this state is a paradise for fly fishing. And with 332 public, state-run fishing access sites, there’s...

It's All About the Upgrades

Apr 28, 2020

At Prescott Ranch, we try to avoid the word "standard" as much as possible. For one thing, in design and construction, the homes in this neighborhood are anything but standard. For another, most of the fine features included in...

Prescott Ranch Neighborhood School

Apr 21, 2020

Big changes are coming to Belgrade, and it looks like they’re going to mean lots of smiles for elementary school students. In the last few weeks, the Belgrade school district broke ground on a new elementary school that has...

Things to Do with the Family around Prescott Ranch

Apr 14, 2020

The location of Prescott Ranch within the Gallatin Valley makes it ideal for spending quality time with family. You'll find plenty to do, with endless adventures hiding in every mountain range and down every river. Whether you've got...

What Distinguishes a Prescott Ranch Home From Other Builders in Bozeman and Belgrade

Apr 07, 2020

Prescott Ranch is a unique kind of neighborhood. In this development, it’s all about finding your dream home, with a focus on effortless design and ultimate luxury for an affordable price. How do they do it? Builder and developer...

Enjoying Island Life: Granite, Quartz, or Marble?

Mar 31, 2020

Island living is a magical thing—and we’re not just talking about palm trees and margaritas here. We’re referencing the centerpiece of your kitchen, that last bastion of ample counter space and breakfasting convenience: the kitchen island. When you’re considering...

Make Belgrade Your New Home

Mar 24, 2020

Belgrade, Montana, is a town of fewer than 10,000 residents located at the center of the Gallatin Valley. Between the location, the price point, and the access to the outdoors, Belgrade has a little bit of everything to offer. ...

Why You Should Move to Montana

Mar 17, 2020

Montana may be known as the last best place, but you could just as easily simplify that and call it paradise. A spot this spectacular is worth sharing, and while there are a variety of reasons that make big...

The Story of Bates Homes

Mar 10, 2020

As a family-owned and operated business, Bates Homes puts the focus where it belongs: on you, the homebuyer. You don’t have to compete with a shareholder to get recognition since you already have top priority here. Find out a...

Meet Shawn Bates, Sales Manager at Prescott Ranch

Mar 03, 2020

The Bates team behind Prescott Ranch is a family affair, and you can see how keeping it all in the family makes a big impact on the home quality here. One of the best ways to get a feel...

Prescott Ranch's Workhorse: The Appaloosa 6000 Series Homes

Feb 25, 2020

The Appaloosa horse is one of the most popular breeds in the United States. Similarly, the Appaloosa 6000 series homes are some of the most popular at Prescott Ranch. With a baseline that emphasizes luxury, our homes bring a...

The Spirit of Morgan Horses: The Prescott Ranch Morgan 3000 homes

Feb 18, 2020

When you select a Morgan 3000 home at Prescott Ranch, you choose a home built on the spirit of Morgan horses, strong and reliable with a little pizazz. These lots are a minimum of 3,000 square feet, with home...

Prescott Ranch Options and Floorplans

Feb 11, 2020

At Prescott Ranch, the baseline is luxury, with no upgrades required. Where you choose to go from that starting point is up to you. Browse around the floorplans and lot types to get a sense of what your dream home...

Welcome to The Prescott Ranch Sales Center

Feb 04, 2020

What if shopping for a house could be as easy as deciding what you want, and then getting ready to move in? The sales center at Prescott Ranch lets you do just that. You start by choosing a floor...

Where Is Prescott Ranch?

Jan 27, 2020

There’s more to the location of Prescott Ranch than just an address. This new development holds a place in a broader community, uniquely situated at the center of a centuries-old history of the wild West and the outdoors in...