Mark your calendars for this major land auction event featuring over 3,000 acres of productive cropland, fenced pasture, and hay land! This is a rare opportunity to purchase a large quantity of land located in north central North Dakota! For a detailed Buyer’s Prospectus with complete terms and conditions contact Max Steffes at Steffes Group, 701.237.9173 or 701.212.2849.

MAJOR MCHENRY & MCLEAN COUNTY, ND

LAND AUCTION – 3,239± ACRES

Auction Location:  Grand Hotel, 1505 N Broadway, Minot, ND 58703

Land Located: Generally located around Balfour, Bergen and Butte, ND.

Tracts 1 & 2: From JCT of US Hwy 52 & 2nd Ave west of Balfour, north 5 miles

Tract 3: From JCT of Hwy 52 & 2nd Ave west of Balfour, south 1/2 mile, west 1 mile on 37th St. NE

Tracts 4-12:From Bergen, ND off US Hwy 52, south 4 miles on 6th Ave N 

Tracts 13 & 14: From the JCT of State Hwy 53 & Co. Rd 31 2-1/4 mile west of Butte, ND, south 3 miles, west 1 mile on 26th St. NW

 

Mark your calendars for this major land auction event featuring over 3,000 acres of productive cropland, fenced pasture, and hay land!

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a large quantity of land located in north central North Dakota!

McHenry County, ND – Balfour, Karlsruhe, Olivia, Odin, & Voltaire Townships

• Tracts 1-12
• Legal Descriptions: NE1/4 NW1/4, NE1/4 Section 31-152-77, NE1/4, E1/2 SE1/4 Section 34-153-77, SE1/4, S1/2 NE1/4, NW1/4, N1/2 SW1/4 Section 35-153-77, Lots 1, 2, 3, & 4 Section 1-151-79, SE1/4 Section 30-152-78, NE1/4, E1/2 NW1/4 and Lots 1 and 2 Section 31-152-78, SW1/4, SE1/4, NE1/4 Section 32-152-78, NE1/4, NW1/4, SE1/4, SW1/4 Section 36-152-79

• Total Acres: 2,679+/-
  

McLean County, ND – Butte Township

• Tracts 13 & 14
• Legal Descriptions: W1/2 NW1/4, SE1/4 NW1/4, SW1/4, S1/2 SE1/4 Section 23-150-79 & NE1/4 NW1/4, W1/2 NW1/4, N1/2 SW1/4 Section 26-150-79
• Total Acres: 560+/-

 

Tract 1: McHenry County – Karlsruhe TWP

Legal Description: NE1/4 & E1/2 SE1/4 Section 34-153-77

Total Acres: 240+/-

Pasture & Hayland Acres: 150+/-

Tillable Acres: 68+/-

Farmstead Acres: 20+/-

• Power & Well

Taxes (2017): $554.13

Tract Note: Mixed use land with fenced pasture, four separate areas of tillable and some hayland. There is also an old farmstead with power and a well.

 

Tract 2: McHenry County – Karlsruhe TWP

Legal Description: NW1/4, SE1/4, S1/2 NE1/4, & N1/2 SW1/4 Section 35-153-77  

Total Acres: 480+/-

Pasture Acres: 478+/-  

Taxes (2017): $722.26

Tract Note: Large tract of fenced pasture with the Wintering River running through. Ample water, great cover, and easy access.

 

 

Tract 3: McHenry County – Balfour TWP

Legal Description: NE1/4 & NE1/4 NW1/4 Section 31-152-77

Total Acres: 200+/-

Cropland Acres (Not in presently in production): 78.44+/-

Taxes (2017): 298.99

Tract Note: Accessible land located one mile off of Hwy. 52. This land is being used for hay but could be fenced and used as pasture or cultivated in some areas for crop production.  

 

Tract 4: McHenry County – Odin TWP

Legal Description: SE1/4 Section 30-152-78

Total Acres: 160+/-

Cropland Acres: 156.55+/-

Soil Productivity Index:71.7

Taxes (2017): 862.30

Tract Note: Square and fairly level quarter with productive cropland with Scea/Barnes-Cresbard loam soil.   

 

Tract 5: McHenry County – Voltaire TWP

Legal Description: NW1/4 Section 36-152-79

Total Acres: 160+/-

Cropland Acres: 155+/-

Soil Productivity Index:67.2

Taxes (2017): $855.95

Tract Note: Square quarter adjoining two well-maintained roads on the northand west side of the tract. Productive loam soils.   

 

Tract 6: McHenry County- Voltaire TWP

Legal Description: NE1/4 Section 36-152-79

Total Acres: 160+/-

Cropland Acres: 155+/-

Soil Productivity Index:62.1

Taxes (2017): $771.72

Tract Note: Square quarter adjoining a well-maintained road on the north end and a minimum maintenance road on the E side. Productive loam soil.

 

Tract 7: McHenry County – Voltaire & Olivia TWP

Legal Description: S ½ Section 36-152-79 & Lots 1-4 Section 1-151-79

Total Acres: 479.20+/-

Cropland Acres: 190+/-

Pasture Acres: 290+/-

Soil Productivity Index:65.2

Taxes (2017): $1,437.61

Tract Note: Large mixed-use tract featuring 290 acres of accessible and well-fenced pasture with the Wintering River meandering through with a large dugout on the south end. The S1/2 of 36 includes 190 acres of great cropland with loam soil.

 

Tract 8: McHenry County – Odin TWP

Legal Description: E1/2 NW1/4 Lots 1-2 Section 31-152-78

Total Acres: 159.64+/-

Cropland Acres: 125+/-

Pasture Acres: 31+/-

Soil Productivity Index:73.3

Taxes (2017): $585.95

Tract Note: Accessible quarter with mostly cropland and some pasture through the middle of the quarter. Pasture acres could be fenced and used as pasture or dug up and used for cropland.

 

Tract 9: McHenry County – Odin TWP

Preview Date: Wednesday, October 24, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Legal Description: NE1/4 Section 31-152-78 

Total Acres: 160+/-

Cropland Acres: 100+/-

Soil Productivity Index:76.7

Feed Lot, Farmstead, Pasture Acres: 58+/-

• Shop: 40’ x 26’, insulated & heated, 250ga. propane tank, (2) O/H Doors
• Quonset: 85’ x 40’, concrete floor
• Machine Shed: 85’ x 48’, pole frame, dirt floor
• Open-Face Machine Shed: 150’ x 30’, pole frame, dirt floor
• Livestock Shed/Shelter: 140’ x 30’+/-, open face, pole frame
• House: 2BD, 1B, built late 1950’s, oil heat, septic system, well water
• (2) Barns
• Grainery
• Grain Storage: (1) 10,000bu. Chief Grain bin, (6) 3,300bu. Eaton Grain Bins, (1) 3,000bu. Stor King Hopper Bin, (1) 3,000bu. Butler Hopper Bin
• 160’ Well

Taxes (2017): $572

Tract Note: This quarter includes a well-protected farmstead and feedlot area with several notable outbuildings. This tract could be a place for a new residence and farm headquarters or a suitable area to calve and winter cattle. Additionally, there are 100 acres of productive cropland.

 

Tract 10: McHenry County – Odin TWP

Legal Description: SW1/4 Section 32-152-78

Total Acres: 160+/-

Cropland Acres: 150+/-

Soil Productivity Index:62.2

Taxes (2017): $499.34

Tract Note: Accessible quarter with west and south side access points. Productive Barnes/Cavour/Svea-Loams soil.

 

Tract 11: McHenry County – Odin TWP

Legal Description: SE1/4 Section 32-152-78

Total Acres: 160+/-

Cropland Acres: 151+/-

Soil Productivity Index:62

Taxes (2017): $492.94

Tract Note: Adjacent to a well-maintained gravel road. Cavour/Barnes/Svea-Loams soil.

 

Tract 12: McHenry County – Odin TWP

Legal Description: NE1/4 Section 32-152-78

Total Acres: 160+/-

Cropland Acres: 150+/-

Soil Productivity Index:61

Taxes (2017): $687

Tract Note: Square quarter with north and east access points adjoining two well-maintained gravel roads. Barnes/Cavour/Svea-Loams soil.

 

Tract 13: McLean County – Butte TWP

Legal Description: W1/2 NW1/4, SE1/4 NW1/4, S1/2 SE1/4 & SW1/4 Section 23-150-79

Total Acres: 360+/-

Pasture Acres: 358+/-

Well: 460’ deep, submersible

Taxes (2017): $1,752.65

Tract Note: Large tract of pasture with two grazing areas, water, and wonderful natural cover. This tract is picturesque with a small gorge going through it on the south end providing cover for livestock and hunting opportunities.

 

Tract 14: McLean County – Butte TWP

Legal Description: W1/2 NW1/4 & NE1/4 NW1/4 Section 26-150-79

Total Acres: 200+/-

Pasture Acres: 200+/-

Taxes (2017): $510.49

Tract Note: Well-fenced pasture with water and natural cover. Please note, this tract adjoins 40 acres owned by the United States Government that will not be sold or conveyed with the sale of this tract.

 

TERMS: Ten percent down upon signing purchase agreement with balance due at closing in 45 days.

For a detailed Buyer’s Prospectus with complete terms and conditions contact Max Steffes at Steffes Group, 701.237.9173 or 701.212.2849

 

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Colleen Campbell, Gregory Schatz, & Danny Schatz

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