Venhuizen Absolute Real Estate Auction

Venhuizen Absolute Real Estate Auction

November 18th at 1:30pm MT

New Underwood Community Center

500 S Avenue - New Underwood, SD 57761

Live auction with online bidding

Online pre-bidding opens on Wednesday, November 11th at 10:00am MT

Property showings: Showing dates will be held on October 29th and November 11th from 10:00-12:00pm Or contact a broker to schedule a private showing!

Contact: Tyson Hewitt: (605) 206-0034 | Tanner Hewitt: (605) 490-7952 | JD Hewitt: (605) 347-1100 

Originally homesteaded by Liz Venhuizen’s grandparents, this property has been held in the family ever since and has never been offered to the public in over 110 years!! With productive soils, access, water and remarkable views, don’t miss the opportunity to acquire this true legacy property. 

Property Location

Location: The Venhuizen Property is situated 3 miles east of New Underwood, SD, just above Box Elder Creek and just 18 miles east of Rapid City. 

Directions: From New Underwood, take SD Hwy 14/16 east 3 miles to 164th, then ½ mi. south on 164th Ave to the NW corner of the property. 

Access

The Property is highly accessible and only ½ mile off asphalt, with a well-maintained County gravel road bordering the west and part of the south side.  

Locale

The Venhuizen Property is ideally located in Pennington County, just 3 miles east of New Underwood and approximately 18 miles east of Rapid City. This location offers a unique combination of rural tranquility, agricultural opportunity and convenient access to the amenities and services of one of western South Dakota’s largest communities. Situated just above Box Elder Creek, the property enjoys a picturesque setting with open views across the surrounding prairie and rolling landscape characteristic of the area. New Underwood provides essential community services and serves as a hub for the surrounding agricultural community, while nearby Rapid City offers a wide range of shopping, dining, healthcare, education, employment and professional services.

The property’s location also provides convenient access to major transportation routes, with SD Highway 14/16 providing a direct connection between New Underwood and Rapid City. Interstate 90 is readily accessible, providing efficient east-west travel throughout South Dakota and connecting the area to regional markets and communities. The Black Hills are located just west of Rapid City, offering abundant recreational opportunities including hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, camping and access to the many attractions throughout the Black Hills region. Ellsworth Air Force Base and the Box Elder area are also located nearby, contributing to the region’s diverse economic base.

Pennington County is one of western South Dakota’s most diverse agricultural and economic regions, combining productive farmland and ranchland with growing communities, recreation and tourism. The surrounding countryside remains deeply rooted in agriculture and ranching, while the proximity to Rapid City provides an attractive balance of country living and urban accessibility. For an investor, agricultural operator or buyer seeking a legacy property with a desirable location, the Venhuizen Property presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire land in an area where proximity, productivity and long-term ownership appeal come together.

Acreage

The property consists of 157.5 acres and will be offered in 3 individual Tracts and as One Entire Unit.

Topography

The property is comprised of rolling terrain and level hay meadow.

Water

There is a private, solar powered well located on Tract 1. The solar panel and pump were new in 2024 and two rubber tire tanks. Additionally, there are two well placed reservoirs on Tract 1 and a “wet” draw located on Tract 2. 

Improvements

There are no improvements on the property

Operation

The Property has been utilized as haying and grazing land and leased to area ranchers. There is no lease on the Property which will survive closing. Full possession passes to the Buyer upon closing.

Utilities

Power runs along the Property boundary. A new fiber optics line is expected in the near future.

Wildlife

Typical wildlife found on the Property would be deer, antelope, coyotes, and various small game species. 

Leases

There are no Leases which will survive closing.

Taxes

The Property is currently taxed as AG and the 2025 tax assessment is $721.00. The Seller will pay the 2025 and 2026 tax assessment. The Purchaser shall be responsible for the 2027 taxes and beyond. 

Tract Descriptions

Tract 1: 80 +/- Acres – Tract 1 features rolling terrain, amazing views and direct access to 164th Ave. There is a solar well serving two rubber tire tanks, along with two well-placed reservoirs. The property is fenced on three sides, (the southside fence along the boundary of Tracts 2 and 3 is not on the line) 

Tract 2: 50 +/- Acres – Tract 2 features level to rolling topography with productive Cl III Nunn Loam soils with a CPI rating of 87! (currently in hay production). Tract 2 has direct access to 164th Ave and is a highly useable Tract. 

Tract 3: 27.5 +/- Acres – Tract 3 has been platted and consists of 26.94 ac. Comprised of productive hay meadow and rolling grassland. Tract 3 has direct access to 164th Ave, power and fiber communications.