185.78+/- Acre Clay County, SD Farmland Auction
Tuesday, December 1st at 10:00am CT
Eagles Club, 114 W. Main Street - Vermillion, SD
Live auction with online bidding
Productive Farmland – Excellent Soils – CRP Income – Missouri River Area – Outstanding Building Site & Recreational Opportunities!
Offered in two individual tracts or as one entire unit!
FARM LOCATION: Located just west of Vermillion, SD, approximately 1/4 mile west of the Clay County Highway Department Shop on Timber Road. Watch for Girard Auction signs and flags!
In order to settle the Mary Bottolfson Estate, we will offer this outstanding 185.78± acre parcel of Clay County, SD real estate at LIVE PUBLIC AUCTION!
ATTENTION FARMERS, AGRICULTURAL INVESTORS, ACREAGE BUYERS, HUNTERS & OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS! This property offers an excellent combination of productive cropland, quality soils, annual CRP income, convenient access, and recreational appeal. Whether you are looking to expand your farming operation, invest in quality agricultural real estate, or establish a beautiful rural acreage, this property deserves your serious consideration! All situated just minutes from Vermillion and near the Missouri River!
PROPERTY WILL BE OFFERED IN THE FOLLOWING THREE OPTIONS:
OPTION #1 – 165.5± ACRES OF HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE FARMLAND!
This exceptional tract consists of approximately 165.5 acres of quality Clay County farmland, featuring predominantly high-quality soils and an impressive 85.4 Weighted Average Soil Productivity Index!
According to information provided by the Clay County FSA Office, this property is classified as an all-tillable tract, including acres currently enrolled in CRP.
FSA Information: Corn Base: 82.19 Acres – 127 Bushel PLC Yield; Soybean Base: 70.98 Acres – 36 Bushel PLC Yield; Overall Weighted Soil Productivity Index: 85.4; Approximately 11 acres currently enrolled in CRP, subject to final FSA determination.
The soils on this farm are predominantly highly productive, making this an excellent opportunity for area farmers and investors seeking quality cropland. With its favorable location, excellent access, and strong productivity rating, this tract offers many of the characteristics buyers desire in a long-term farmland investment.
OPTION #2 – 20± ACRE POTENTIAL BUILDING SITE, TIMBER & RECREATIONAL PARADISE--A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A BEAUTIFUL RURAL ACREAGE SITE JUST YARDS FROM THE MISSOURI RIVER!
This attractive 20± acre parcel, located along Independence Avenue, features approximately 11 acres of established timber, with the balance consisting primarily of land enrolled in CRP.
A large, mature grove of trees situated on the southern portion of the property provides a beautiful, secluded setting with outstanding potential for a future home or acreage development.
Property Highlights: 20± Acres in a desirable rural location near Vermillion, SD; Approximately 11 Acres of established timber; Approximately 9 Acres enrolled in CRP; Clay Rural Water available; Beautiful potential building site with mature trees and privacy; Excellent habitat for whitetail deer, wild turkeys, pheasants, and other wildlife; Located just yards from the Missouri River! Convenient access on Independence Avenue.
The combination of mature timber, CRP grassland, and proximity to the Missouri River creates an attractive setting for outdoor enthusiasts and wildlife lovers alike. Whether your interests include hunting, recreation, or building your dream home in the country, this property offers tremendous potential!
NOTE: Flags will mark the approximate boundaries of this tract. Exact boundaries and acreage will be determined by a survey provided by the sellers if the property is sold in separate tracts. Any future construction or development will be subject to applicable zoning, floodplain regulations, permitting, and utility requirements.
OPTION #3 – ENTIRE 185.78± ACRES OFFERED AS ONE UNIT! The entire property will also be offered as one continuous tract consisting of 185.78 taxable acres, combining the highly productive farmland, mature timber, recreational land, and CRP acres.
This option presents an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a diversified agricultural investment with income-producing farmland, recreational benefits, and potential future building-site opportunities.
NOTE: If the property sells as one entire unit, no survey will be furnished, and the final purchase price will be calculated using 185.78 acres multiplied by the successful per-acre bid. This will be sold in whichever manner yields the greatest return for the seller.
ESTABLISHED CRP INCOME: Approximately 20 acres of the entire property are presently enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program, generating an annual payment of $3,858. The CRP contract has recently been renewed, providing an established source of annual income.
If sold in two separate tracts, the CRP acres are anticipated to be divided as follows: Option #1: Approximately 11 Acres of CRP; Option #2: Approximately 9 Acres of CRP.
Exact CRP acreages and payment allocations will be determined by the Farm Service Agency. Purchaser(s) will be required to assume and comply with the existing CRP contract and will be entitled to payments beginning in 2027, subject to FSA requirements. Any purchaser electing to terminate the CRP contract will be responsible for applicable repayment obligations, penalties, and costs as determined by the FSA.
EXCELLENT LOCATION & ACCESS: This farm is conveniently situated just a few miles west of Vermillion, SD, with hard-surfaced road frontage along the north boundary and gravel road access along the east boundary. Its desirable location provides convenient access for agricultural operations while offering the privacy and recreational advantages of a rural Missouri River area setting.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Parcels B, C & the North 288' of Parcel D of Government Lot 1, Section 17-92-52; AND That Part of Parcel A of Lot 1 Lying South of County Road, Section 17-92-52, Norway Township, Clay County, South Dakota.
TOTAL TAXABLE ACRES: 185.78 Acres
REAL ESTATE TAXES: $7,154.50 annually for the entire property.
2027 FARMING RIGHTS: The property will be sold with open tenancy for the 2027 crop year, subject to the existing CRP contract.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
TERMS: A 10% non-refundable earnest money payment will be required on the day of the auction, with the balance due in full at closing. Closing will take place on or before January 6, 2027, with possession granted at closing, subject to the existing CRP contract. The property sells with open tenancy for the 2027 crop year.
Title insurance and closing costs will be divided equally between buyer(s) and seller. Clay County Title Company will handle the closing.
SURVEY PROVISIONS: If the property is sold in two separate tracts, the sellers will provide a survey establishing the final boundaries and acreages. The final purchase price for each tract will be determined by multiplying the surveyed acreage by the successful per-acre bid. Purchase agreements will be amended accordingly. In the event a survey is required, the closing date may be extended depending upon the surveyor's schedule, with the revised closing date to be mutually agreed upon by all parties.
If sold as one entire unit, no survey will be provided, and the sale will be based on 185.78 taxable acres.
The property is being sold subject to existing easements, restrictions, and reservations of record, if any. All prospective purchasers are encouraged to inspect the property, review the available information, and make their own independent investigations before bidding. Auctioneers and brokers are acting solely as agents for the seller.
Inspection: Please feel free to inspect this property at your convenience, but be respectful of crops, fence lines, and neighboring properties.
LIVE, PUBLIC AUCTION WITH ONLINE BIDDING AVAILABLE! Make plans to attend this important Clay County farmland auction! The auction will be conducted live at the Eagles Club in Vermillion, SD.
LIVE ONLINE BIDDING will also be available to qualified, pre-registered bidders through www.GirardBid.com. Online bidders must complete registration and obtain approval at least 24 hours prior to the auction.
REQUEST YOUR FREE PROPERTY INFORMATION PACKET! For additional information, including FSA records, soil maps, aerial photographs, CRP information, and other pertinent property details, contact:
GIRARD AUCTION & LAND BROKERS, INC.
Phone: (605) 267-2421
Additional information, photographs, and auction details are available at www.GirardAuction.com.
MAKE PLANS NOW TO INSPECT THIS EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTY! WHETHER YOU ARE A FARMER, INVESTOR, HUNTER, OR PROSPECTIVE ACREAGE BUYER, THIS AUCTION OFFERS AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST IN CLAY COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA REAL ESTATE!
Mary Bottolfson Estate
Diane Bottolfson – Personal Representative
AUCTION PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED & CONDUCTED BY:
GIRARD AUCTION & LAND BROKERS, INC.
Wakonda, South Dakota
(605) 267-2421
www.GirardAuction.com
www.GirardBid.com
Ken Girard, CAI, AARE – Broker
Mike Girard, CAI – Broker Associate
Scott Moore – Auctioneer
