Nestled in the majestic Horseshoe Canyon of Teton Valley, Idaho, Teton Jewel is more than just a ranch—it’s a legacy. Spanning 2,558 pristine acres, this extraordinary landholding offers sweeping elevated views of the Teton Range, direct access to over three million acres of protected National Forest, and a history as rich as the land itself.

As one of the largest privately held properties in Teton County, Teton Jewel offers a compelling blend of scenic beauty, recreational opportunity, and strategic value. Whether your vision leans toward luxury ranch living, generational land stewardship, thoughtful development, or meaningful conservation, this rare offering provides a canvas on which to bring your ambitions to life.

A Landscape of Natural Wonder

The property’s location—just 8 miles from the Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport and 40 miles from Jackson Hole—makes it easily accessible, yet incredibly private. Horseshoe Creek winds through the property for more than a mile, adding an idyllic water feature and a habitat for brook trout and area wildlife. The land transitions from level fields to high mountain meadows, rising nearly 350 feet above the valley floor and offering unobstructed views of the iconic Tetons.

Teton Jewel borders the Caribou-Targhee National Forest for nearly five miles, placing world-class outdoor adventure quite literally at your doorstep. Whether it’s fly fishing on the nearby Teton, Snake, or Henry’s Fork Rivers, hiking or hunting in the surrounding wilderness, or skiing at Grand Targhee or Jackson Hole, the opportunities for recreation are nearly limitless.

Steeped in History

This land has long been part of the fabric of the Teton Valley. Originally granted via U.S. Land Patent during the Woodrow Wilson administration, it was homesteaded by pioneers like Ross and Eliza Bevan, who lived off the land and built one of the valley’s early modular homes—shipped by train from Sears, Roebuck & Co. in 1917.

That original homestead, lovingly restored using its century-old materials, now serves as an owner’s retreat—complete with artisan finishes, reclaimed wood floors, copper roofing, and a wraparound deck with views that stretch to the horizon. Nearby, a newly built Ranch Manager’s Home, horse barn, and hayshed provide utility without compromising the natural integrity of the land.

Zoned for Flexibility

More than 1,300 acres of the ranch falls under the Foothills-10 (FH-10) zoning designation, one of the highest residential densities allowed outside municipal limits in Teton County. This opens the door to a wide array of possibilities—from clustered development to luxury homesites—while maintaining ample room for privacy, recreation, or agricultural use. A conceptual master plan envisions the potential for over 129 homesites higher density homesites (1-10 acres), with lot values estimated north of $400,000 each for smaller lots, and the ability to create additional ranchettes of 35 acres for owner use or sale. Such development potential represents a significant upside to the buyer. 

A Conservationist’s Dream

With development comes the counterbalance of preservation. Teton Jewel is already on the radar of the Teton Valley Regional Land Trust, which has expressed strong interest in working with a future owner to create a conservation easement tailored to the buyer’s needs. Whether through a full or partial easement, the opportunity exists to protect this irreplaceable ecosystem—and benefit from the substantial tax advantages such arrangements can bring.

The Time is Now

As demand continues to climb and inventory tightens across the Intermountain West, Teton Jewel stands as one of the few remaining opportunities to shape, steward, and elevate a significant piece of the American West. It is, without exaggeration, a once-in-a-lifetime offering.