240+/- acres grassland in Washington Township, Aurora County, South Dakota Online Only Auction
Bidding begins to close on Tuesday, September 1st at 6:00pm CT.
Aurora County, SD
Owners: Duane A. Strand Trust
GRASSLAND – AG LAND – GRAVEL PIT – EASY ACCESS
BETWEEN: White Lake, SD & PLATTE, SD
DIRECTIONS TO THE LAND:
FROM PLATTE, SD: From the four-way stop (the intersection of Main Street & Hwy 44), go North on Main Street/SD Hwy 45 for 7 miles, 7 miles East on 269th St., 1 mile North on 374th Ave. and 1/2 mile East on 268th Street. Signs are on the land.
FROM WHITE LAKE, SD: Take I-90 exit 296, get on 374th Avenue and go south for 14 miles. Signs are on the land.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: E1/2 of the NE1/4 and the S1/2 of Section 34, T101N-R66W, 5th P.M., Aurora County, SD
Property information / Good information:
-This 240 +/- acre gently undulated offering is a very desirable rotation grazing system created by fencing to three 80-acre units: #1 the SW-S1/2, #2 the SE-S1/2, and #3 the E1/2-NE1/4.
-A sort/catch pen in the southwest corner of Unit #3 includes a large tire tank that can be accessed by opening any metal gate to said pen to the unit being grazed. Additional water sources include another tire tank on Unit #3 and Unit #2 has two dugouts. Rural water for the entire parcel is provided by the Aurora/Brule Water District. The new owner will need to make application to the district for continued water service. Unit #2 has an open gravel pit with a small stockpile of mined gravel and as such is subject to the following:
-“The seller makes no warranties or guarantees of any mineral right(s) associated with the real estate being sold. Any mineral right(s) Seller has shall transfer to Buyer pursuant to SDCL § 43-4-17 and SDCL § 43-4-18. Seller shall provide no certification or documentation regarding mineral right(s) from the State of South Dakota, Aurora County, or any other source. Buyer shall be responsible for any mineral search, reversion procedure, and the costs thereof.”
-The property is bordered on the south, east, and north by good gravel roads, all three units have approaches and metal gate access. Three-phase power is adjacent to the south and east sides. Portions of Unit #3 were farmed briefly many years ago. Potential buyers are responsible for determining crop-acre basis if any. Seller represents that the offering is free and clear of all encumbrances and liens and will transfer by Warranty Deed.
-This is a rare opportunity to purchase a developed Aurora County grazing unit as grassland continues to be converted to cropland. All information presented is for descriptive purposes only and is based on details provided by the Aurora County Courthouse sources, the seller and the seller’s agents. Potential buyers are responsible for conducting their own fact-finding and due diligence inspection prior to the sale.
AUCTION TERMS:
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This property will be sold by online auction only conducted by Travis Auction Service and assisted by McPherson Auction & Realty. Both, Travis Auction Service & McPherson Auction & Realty and its agents are representing the seller/s in the transaction, and are not responsible for statements made by other parties. Any third party agent is not a sub agent of Travis Auction Service OR McPherson Auction & Realty.
This property will be sold as one unit (240+/- acres times the highest bid per acre.)
A Six Percent (6%) buyer’s premium will be applied to the highest bid. Buyer will be responsible for the SD Professional Fees tax that this state requires to be charged on professionals fees. This tax rate 4.2% as this property is located outside of any city limits.
The highest bidder must provide a $50,000 earnest money down payment by non-refundable certified funds to the closing company trust account within 24 hours of the close of the auction. The Earnest money will be applied at closing.
At the close of the auction on September 1, 2026, the highest bidder will be contacted by Tom Travis @ Travis Real Estate to make arrangements to complete a Purchase Agreement (buyer’s auction contract) either in person or by email and to secure the $50,000 earnest money down payment. Any and all interested buyers must secure their financial assistance arrangements prior to the sale. Auctioneers reserve the right to request proof of funding by bank letter of credit and reserve the right to refuse registration to anyone with non-compliance.
2025 property taxes are $1,930.76. Seller will be responsible for all 2025 property taxes due in 2026.
Transfer of ownership will be by Warranty Deed and Owners Title policy, cost of which to be split: 50% seller, 50% buyer.
Closing date will be on or before October 1, 2026, with Possession date on October 1, 2026.
All bidding will take place online at www.mcphersonauction.com
If you have already registered with McPherson Auction, please use your existing bid number to place your bid.
If you encounter any difficulties with your existing bid number, please contact Kevin McPherson @ McPherson Auction @ 605-484-1781.
New prospective bidders must pre-register with www.mcphersonauction.com to receive a bid number and to place your bid on-line the day of the auction.
All announcements prior to sale will take precedence over all written terms herein.
Property will be sold “as-is; where-is” – no warranty of condition and is not subject to appraisal or professional inspections.
Interested buyers will have the opportunity to view the property prior to the auction and/or perform personal inspection of said property.
Applicable sales tax will apply to the Buyer’s premium charged.
Auctioneers represent the sellers interest in this and all transactions.
Broker participation is invited, call for details.
Interested buyers may call/text Tom Travis @ 605-680-3166 or Donna Travis @ 605-680-1685 at Travis Real Estate, or call McPherson Auction & Realty at 605-348-1369 for further information.
ADDITIONALLY:
THIS SALE/AUCTION IS MANAGED AND CONDUCTED BY MCPHERSON AUCTION & REALTY COMPANY, RAPID CITY, SD IN CONJUNCTION WITH TRAVIS REAL ESTATE AND AUCTION SERVICES, 12 E. 4TH STREET, PLATTE, SD.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
ALL ANNOUNCEMENTS DAY OF SALE ARE FINAL.
AUCTIONEER, SELLER & SERVICE PROVIDERS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR INSUFFICIENT INTERNET OR TELEPHONE SERVICE THAT MAY LIMIT THE BUYER’S ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE AUCTION OF ANY ITEM OFFERED IN THIS AUCTION.
AUCTIONEERS & STAFF ARE REPRESENTING THE SELLER IN THIS TRANSACTION.
AUCTIONEERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ISSUING A BIDDERS CARD/NUMBER.
AUCTIONEERS MAKE NO GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OF ANY KIND.
ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE DAY OF AUCTION, OR AT THE TIME OF SALE WILL TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ANY AND ALL OTHER ADVERTISING OR REPRESENTATIONS, WHETHER PRINTED OR VERBAL.
ALL LISTING AND PROMOTIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE SALE OF THIS PROPERTY AT AUCTION IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ALL BIDDERS AND BUYERS MUST RELY ON THEIR OWN INSPECTION AND RESEARCH.
INTERNET BIDS, PROXY / ABSENTEE BIDS AND TELEPHONE BIDS ARE ACCEPTED.
For more information on this property, of if you have questions regarding the terms & Conditions of the Auction, please call/text:
Tom Travis, Broker, 605-680-3166
Donna Travis, Broker Associate 605-680-1685
If you need assistance with getting online to place a bid, please call/text us at your convenience so that we can have you on the phone or work out arrangements for your proxy bids.
Kevin McPherson, Auctioneer, 605-484-1781
Todd McPherson, Broker, 605-381-1594
TERMS:
All sales are final.
All announcements day of sale are final.
AUCTIONEER, SELLER & SERVICE PROVIDERS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR INSUFFICENT INTERNET OR TELEPHONE SERVICE THAT MAY LIMIT THE BUYERS ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE AUCTION OF ANY ITEM OFFERED IN THIS AUCTION.
*** AUCTIONEERS & STAFF ARE REPRESENTING THE SELLER IN THIS TRANSACTION ***
* Auctioneers reserve the right to refuse issuing a bidders card/number. Auctioneers make no guarantees or warranties, expressed or implied, of any kind.
* Announcements made day of auction, or at the time of sale will take precedence over any and all other advertising or representations, whether printed or verbal.
* All listing and promotional information regarding the items selling at this auction is for informational purposes only. All bidders and buyers must rely on their own inspection and research. Every item sells AS IS - WHERE IS, without exception.
Internet bids, Proxy / Absentee bids and Telephone bids are accepted.
ALL PURCHASES MUST BE PAID FOR IN FULL AND IN US FUNDS PRIOR TO THE REMOVAL OF YOUR PURCHASES.
