Deep Creek Road Ranch Auction by Written Bids
Bids due March 2nd by 5:00pm MT
Offers must be Emailed or Mailed to Broker/Auctioneer
todd@placetohunt.com, or dakotalandco@gmail.com
Dakota Land Co, 1010 West Second, Pierre, SD 57501
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Property Information Packet
Written Bid Form
Map Packet
Tract 1
Total Acres: 640 +/-
Grass Land Acres: 640 +/-
Summary: Tract #1 is a very productive section of pastureland that would be an excellent addition to your operation or a stand alone unit. Western hard protein grasses will add the pounds of beef to your cattle operation. New fence on portions of the north and west side. West River/Lyman Jones rural water tap and meter and (1) tire tank provide excellent water to this pasture. Rural electric runs along Deep Creek Road. Located 40 miles west of Pierre-Ft. Pierre, SD. This tract has great access from Deep Creek Road which runs parallel to the ranch for one mile. The best cattle livestock markets in the Midwest are located near the ranch. Ft. Pierre Livestock Auction – 44 miles east, Philip Livestock Market – 50 miles southwest, and Faith Livestock Auction – 80 miles northwest of the ranch.
Legal Description: Township 5 North – Range 24 East Haakon County Section 16: NE1/4 (160 acres) (#6165); NW1/4 (160 acres) (#6166); SW1/4 (160 acres) (#6167); SE1/4 (160 acres) (#6168). 2026
Taxes: $ 1,180.26
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Tract 2
Total Acres: 732.78 +/-
Grass Land Acres: 732.78 +/-
Summary: Tract #2 is a very productive pastureland tract that would be an excellent addition to your operation or a stand alone unit. Western hard protein grasses will add the pounds of beef to your cattle operation. New fence on the southern portion along the Hiway for over 1 mile. West River/Lyman Jones rural water tap and meter and (2) tire tanks provide excellent water to this pasture. Rural electric runs along Deep Creek Road. Located 40 miles west of Pierre-Ft. Pierre, SD. This tract has great access from Deep Creek Road and SD Hwy #34 which runs parallel to the ranch for one mile. There are a number of approaches off SD Hwy #34 The best cattle livestock markets in the Midwest are located near the ranch. Ft. Pierre Livestock Auction – 44 miles east, Philip Livestock Market – 50 miles southwest, and Faith Livestock Auction – 80 miles northwest of the ranch.
Legal Description: Township 5 North – Range 24 East Haakon County Section 21: NE1/4 (160 acres) (#6187); NW1/4 (160 acres) (#6188); SW1/4 (160 acres) (#6189); SE1/4 (159.86 acres) (#6190). Section 28: That Part N1/2 of Section 28 Lying North of Hwy Ex 24.69 (92.92 acres) (#6218) 2026
Taxes: $ 1,333.24
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Tract 3
Total Acres: 312.13 +/-
Grass Land Acres: 312.13 +/-
Summary: Tract #3 is a very productive pastureland tract that would be an excellent addition to your operation or a stand alone unit. Western hard protein grasses will add the pounds of beef to your cattle operation. New fence on the southern portion along the Hiway #34 for approximately ½ mile. West River/ Lyman Jones rural water tap and meter and (1) tire tank provide excellent water to this pasture. Located 40 miles west of Pierre-Ft. Pierre, SD. This tract has great access from 246th Ave Road and SD Hwy #34 which runs parallel to the ranch for one mile. There are a couple of approaches off SD Hwy #34. The best cattle livestock markets in the Midwest are located near the ranch. Ft. Pierre Livestock Auction – 44 miles east, Philip Livestock Market – 50 miles southwest, and Faith Livestock Auction – 80 miles northwest of the ranch.
Legal Description: Township 5 North – Range 24 East Haakon County Section 22:SE1/4 Ex 3.98 Hwy (156.02 acres) (#6194); SW1/4 Ex 3.89 Hwy (156.11 acres) (#6193) 2026
Taxes: $ 734.98
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Tract 4
Total Acres: 480 +/-
Grass Land Acres: 480 +/-
Summary: Tract #4 is the homestead unit with a ranch style home and set of multiple barns and livestock handling facilities. This tract would be an excellent addition to your operation or a stand alone unit. Western hard protein grasses will add the pounds of beef to your cattle operation. Plum Creek traverses through this tract, making a picturesque landscape of Haakon County. West River/Lyman Jones rural water includes (2) water taps and meters and (2) tire tanks provide excellent water to this pasture. Rural electric services the homestead. Located 40 miles west of Pierre-Ft. Pierre, SD. This tract has great access from 246th Ave Road. The best cattle livestock markets in the Midwest are located near the ranch. Ft. Pierre Livestock Auction – 44 miles east, Philip Livestock Market – 50 miles southwest, and Faith Livestock Auction – 80 miles northwest of the ranch.
Legal Description: Township 5 North – Range 24 East Haakon County Section 15: SW1/4 (160 acres) (#6163); Section 22: NE1/4 (160 acres) (#6191); NW1/4 (160 acres) (#6192); 2026
Taxes: $ 1,631.16
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Terms & Conditions
Down Payment: This is a cash sale auction. Buyer is required to pay ten percent (10%) nonrefundable earnest money deposit of purchase price on the day of sale. Balance of purchase price shall be paid in cash at the time of final closing. Your bidding is not conditional upon any financing. Buyer must have financing in place prior to sale day.
Seller Confirmation: Sale shall be subject to confirmation by the Seller. The Seller reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids received on tract or tracts without cause or reason for such rejection.
Real Estate Taxes: The 2026 real estate taxes payable in 2027 will be paid in full by Buyer. Real Estate Taxes are subject to reassessment.
Offers Due: Sealed bid offers are due on March 2nd, 2026 at 5:00PM (MST). Offers must be mailed to Dakota Land Co. 1010 West Second, Pierre, SD 57501, or emailed or texted to Broker or Associate Broker. Minimum bid of $1500 per acre is required, this is not the Reserve Bid. Only those bidders submitting the Minimum Bid to get into the auction will be allowed to continue to increase their bids during the Escalation Period which is March 3rd till March 5th, 2026 5:00PM (MST). In the event of multiple bids of the same amount, priority will given to the first bid/bids received by Dakota Land Company. Bid form offered in Property Information Packet must be used for submission of all bids.
Buyers Premium: A Three percent (3%) Buyer’s premium will be added to the final successful bid price of each tract and included in the final purchase price. The premium will be included in the final purchase agreement with appropriate SD sales tax.
County Records: Tract will be sold by legal description and acres as assessed and provided by the Haakon County offices. Acres are not survey accurate.
Survey: Any survey required to identify tracts will be the responsibility of the successful tract Buyer/Buyers.
Possession: Possession will be upon final closing, unless written arrangements are made by the Seller.
Title: Title insurance will be provided following the execution of a real estate purchase agreement. Title insurance costs to be split 50%Seller—50% Buyer. Sellers agree to provide and execute a proper deed conveying the real estate to the Buyer(s) by appropriate deed. Real Estate will be free and clear of all liens, but subject to easement, reservations, mineral conveyances, and exceptions of records, as well as statutory rights of way.
Final Closing: Final closing shall take place on April 10th , 2026, or as soon after the auction date as closing arrangements and documents can be completed. In addition to Seller’s retention of the non-refundable earnest money, seller shall have all remedies, in law or in equity in the event that the Buyer fails to close.
Mineral Rights: Seller will convey any and all mineral interests owned by the Seller to the Buyer. Disclosure: Previous owner has retained 50% of the mineral rights and the State of South Dakota owns the mineral interests in Section 16.
Water: Seller will transfer West River/Lyman Jones rural water tap to the Buyer of each tract/tracts.
Fencing: Tracts may or may not be fenced. Existing fence boundaries may change from actual survey if conducted. It is the responsibility of the new Buyer for any additional new fencing. All fencing material and portable corrals located in Tract #4 will be removed prior to closing.
Purchase Agreement: Successful bidders will execute a real estate purchase agreement immediately following the auction. Purchase agreement will be made available for review prior to the start of the auction.
Agency: Dakota Land Company will be acting as exclusive agents of the Seller with the duty to represent the Seller’s interest exclusively.
Disclaimer: All information gathered for auction purposes was provided by the Haakon County Governmental offices. The information is believed to be accurate but is subject to verification by all parties relying on it. The property is being sold “AS IS, WHERE IS” basis, and no warranty or representation either expressed or implied, concerning the property such as boundaries, water supply, or soil productivity, or acreages, is made by the seller or the broker/auction company. All prospective buyers are strongly encouraged to conduct an independent investigation of the property. Dakota Land Co will not be responsible for typographical errors, misprints, or inaccurate information as provided by the Seller, County Offices, or County FSA Office. All maps that have been put together for Property Information Package are approximate and are from sources deemed reliable; however, accuracy is not guaranteed. Maps are not to scale. All acreages are approximate and have been estimated based on legal descriptions.