Land Auction
1,981.85 Acres – McKenzie County, ND
Wednesday, September 28, 2016  1:00 p.m. (CT)

Auction Location: Outlaws Bar & Grill (120 N Main St) Watford City, ND
Located south of Watford City!

Auction Note:  Pifer's Auction is proud to present the Woodie Lee Watson Family Trust Ranch located where Hwy 85 and the Little Missouri River intersect.  If you have driven this stretch of Hwy 85 you have likely been in awe of the majestic peaks of the badlands and the view of the Little Missouri River.  1,981.85 acres of those badlands breaks and river frontage land is known as the Woodie Lee Watson Ranch.  This offering features Little Missouri River frontage, hay land, grass land, badlands beauty, great views and awesome hunting opportunities. You will not want to miss this opportunity to add this trophy property to your portfolio!

Call Steve Link for more information and for a detailed catalog, 701-361-9985 or visit http://www.pifers.com/view.php?id=2455 to dowload a detailed catalog.

 

PARCEL 1 (a, b, &c)
Acres:Acres: 134  +/-  a.)40  b.)45  c.)49
Legal:Lots 6-7-8-9, SW  SW  Ex 6.39A RW & .28A RW in SE  lying W of Hwy 85 in 35-148-99
Taxes & Specials (2015):$.56/ac +/-
Property Note:This parcel is located west of Hwy 85 and adjoins the Little Missouri River and Long X Road.  We are offering it in 3 parcels to be surveyed out if purchased separately.  This parcel is range land with river frontage.

PARCEL 2
Acres:40 +/-
Legal:SE of SE lying E of Hwy 85 in 35-148-99 and a portion of Lot 1 (7.8A) 2-147-99
Taxes & Specials (2015):$.56/ac +/-

Bedrooms: 3
Full Bathroom:  1 (updated in 2009)
Year Built:  1950
Heat:  Propane Furnace (installed recently)
Water:  Well (Propane Water heater)
Kitchen:  Electric Oven/Stove, Dishwasher, Microwave, Fridge, built in eat in area.
Cooling:  Central Air
Exterior:  Windows & Siding Updated in 2009, Brick Foundation
Property Note:This parcel features the farmstead with 40 acres adjoining Hwy 85, Long x Road and Little Missouri River.  

PARCEL 3  (a, b, c, d, & e)
Acres:567.26 +/- a.)45 b.)45 c.)45 d.)45 e.)387.26
Legal:NW  Ex 7.83A RW, NE  Ex 3.81A RW, SW  Ex 3.27A RW and SE  Ex 4.07A RW all in 1-147-99
Tillable Acres:141.28 +/-
Taxes & Specials (2015):$329.55
Property Note:This parcel is a mix of hay land, river frontage and badlands along with a farmstead. The cropland has an irrigation permit and the farmstead has been rented out for a number of years. This parcel is being offered in 5 parcels.
Water Permit: Perfected Water Permit No. 188 with a Priority Date of Dec. 10, 1937 for Irrigation. Point of diversion is in the NE1/4NE1/4 of Sec 1  Twp 147 -R99. Amount of Water authorized Annual use is 84 Ac-Ft on 56.0 Acres in the NE1/4 1-99-147. It will be at the sole discretion of the State of North Dakota State Water Commission how this permit is prorated out if the land is sold to separate buyers.

Parcel a.) features hay land along Long X road.
Parcel b.) is the farmstead with 45 acres.
Parcel c. & d.) are 45 acres parcels with Little Missouri River and Long X Rd frontage.
Parcel e.) is the badlands south of Long X Road.

PARCEL 4
Acres:141.02
Legal:Lots 2-3 in 6-147-98 and SE  SW , Lot 4 in 31-148-98
Taxes & Specials (2015):$111.37
Property Note:Located along the north side of the Little Missouri River, this productive parcel of grassland features
141 acres of the river valley at the base of the badlands ridges.

PARCEL 5
Acres:434.24 +/-
Legal:Lots 5-6-7-8 and S  N  5-147-98, & part of Lots 9-10-11-12
Taxes & Specials (2015):$286.42
Property Note:Located along the north side of the Little Missouri River, this productive parcel of grassland features
141 acres of the river valley at the base of the badlands ridges.

PARCEL 6
Acres:50 +/-
Legal:Part ofLots 9-10-11-12 Ex 2.95A RW in 5-147-98
Taxes & Specials (2015):$96.11

Property Note:This parcel feature Little Missouri Frontage mature trees along Long X Road. Please note some portions of this land may not be accessible by vehicles.

PARCEL 7
Acres:615.2 +/-
Legal: Section 7-147-98
Taxes & Specials (2015):$221.57

Property Note:It is very rare to find a full section of land anywhere in the world to compare to this breathtaking parcel in the deepest portion of the Dakota Badlands. Parcel 7 features deep draws, tree-lined ravines, towering clay buttes, and residential herds of elk, deer, and big horn sheep!

Woodie Lee Watson Family Trust , Owners

This sale is managed by Pifer's Auction Company, Kevin Pifer, ND # 715. All statements made the day of the auction take precedence over all printed materials. The seller reserves the right to reject or accept any and all bids.

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