The Developers
After retiring from Great Falls Public Schools and farming, Rick Higgins was unable to stay idle. Recruiting his wife, Judy, they reached out to the executor of the Binsfield estate in 2017. There were 13 heirs that had to be contacted. In August of that year, they purchased the 362 acre Binsfield Estate.
Their dream and vision was to develop a subdivision that included upscale family homes and townhouses. They took on the undaunted task of the subdivision process gaining approval from Cascade County and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Working with engineers, surveyors, road builders, Energy West, Northwestern Energy and others, they have now finalized two phases of River Bend Estates with 24 lots available. Additional phases are in the planning process.
Their dream and vision was to develop a subdivision that included upscale family homes and townhouses. They took on the undaunted task of the subdivision process gaining approval from Cascade County and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Working with engineers, surveyors, road builders, Energy West, Northwestern Energy and others, they have now finalized two phases of River Bend Estates with 24 lots available. Additional phases are in the planning process.
The Farm
In 1914 Henry and Anna Binsfield moved their four children (Nicholas, Louise, Anna and John) five miles southwest of Great Falls to live and work on 240 acres. This road is now known as Fox Farm Road.
Through the years, Henry added land to his original 240 acres, which became approximately 800 acres. Later, his son, Nicholas, took over the farm for his father, and in 1988, all of the land was placed in CRP (Conservation Reserve Program) for ten years.
Nicholas married Hilda Giger in 1956, and when they later divorced, the property was divided. Upon his death, the property was placed in a trust to be divided among his heirs.
Through the years, Henry added land to his original 240 acres, which became approximately 800 acres. Later, his son, Nicholas, took over the farm for his father, and in 1988, all of the land was placed in CRP (Conservation Reserve Program) for ten years.
Nicholas married Hilda Giger in 1956, and when they later divorced, the property was divided. Upon his death, the property was placed in a trust to be divided among his heirs.