Business Opportunity!   Convenience Store, Gas Station, & Small Café in progressive tourist community nestled in the Sheyenne Valley.  There is a ND State Park located right up the road with a traffic count of over 15,000 vehicles per year.  

Auctioneers Note:  Ft. Ransom General Store closed in October, 2013.  The building & the equipment listed will be sold as one unit (Real Estate, Commercial Building, Convenience Store Equipment, Restaurant Equipment, Tables, Gas Pump, Tills, Etc.)  There is no reserve or minimum.  It will sell to the highest bidder. 

Business Opportunity!   Convenience Store, Gas Station, & Small Café in progressive tourist community nestled in the Sheyenne Valley.  There is a ND State Park located right up the road with a traffic count of over 15,000 vehicles per year.  There are numerous events that are held in the community throughout the year that attract thousands of visitors including the Sheyenne Valley Arts & Crafts Festival, Rodeo’s, Skiing, Snowmobiling, Hunting, & Tour Groups.

To View call Dale Haugen at 701-973-2106 or 701-680-2395 or email [email protected] to set up viewing appointment.

Legal Description: West 25’ of Lot 6 & East 50’ of Lot 7, Block 3, Original Ft. Ransom,  Ransom County, North Dakota, subject to all covenants, easements, reservations and restrictions of record.

• Excellent Location in a Tourist Community With High Traffic
• Formerly Used as a Convenience Store; Gas Station; & Small Café
• 3360 Sq. Ft. Building located on a 75’ x 140’ lot
• Convenience store & café area with seating room for more than 20 people 
• Kitchen Area w/State Approved Health Inspection
• 18’ x 18’ Rental Space Used for a Bank in the Past.
• 28’ x 30’ Heated Shop area w/13’ x 12’ insulated overhead door.
• Supply Storage Room.
• Mostly Steel Construction
• Off-peak Electric Heat w/Propane Backup
• Central Air
• 2 Handicap Accessible Bathrooms
• 1 Gas Pump w/2000 Gal. Underground Tank
• Inside Store Gas Gallon Reader
• Large 6.5HP Air Compressor
• Window Washing Station w/Garbage
• New Restaurant Tables (4- 4×4; 1– Round 36”; 2- 36” Square)
• 24 Newer Stackable Chairs
• Bank Counter
• Large Desk
• Misc. Waiting Room Chairs
• White 6’ Folding Table
• New 8’ Counter w/New Cabinets
• Double Door Coca-Cola Cooler
• Zero Zone Double Door Freezer (Needs Repair)
• Schaefer Triple Door Freezer
• Coronado 20cu.ft. Chest Freezer
• Citation 15cu.ft. Freezer
• Kenmore Side-By-Side Refrigerator/Freezer w/Water Dispenser & Ice Maker (Black)
• Crosley 18cu.ft. Refrigerator (No Freezer)
• 5½’ McCray Lighted Deli Case (Refrigerated) (Needs Repair)
• Magic Chef Range
• Microwaves
• CMA L-1X Commercial Stainless Dishwasher
• Dorm Refrigerator
• Hatco Warming Oven w/Turn Table
• Star Hotdog Roller Roaster
• Proctor Silex Large Electric Roaster
• 2) Electric Griddles
• B&D 4-Slice Toaster
• 30 Cup Percolator
• 6’ & 5’ Stainless Prep Tables
• Commercial Kettles, Frying Pans, & Bakeware
• Approximately 60’ Store Shelving
• Heavy Shop Shelving
• Malt Mixer Machine (5 Stainless Cups)
• Cutting Boards
• Coffee Carafes
• Silverware Holder
• S&P Shakers
• Coffee Cups
• Plates
• Silverware
• Security Mirror
• Gumball Machine on Stand
• 2) Royal 710 Cash Registers
• 3’x3’ Safe
• Approximate Taxes – $575.    

 BID FORM IS ATTACHED UNDER DOCUMENTS

BIDDING PROCEDURE:   Written bids are due on or before 5:00 PM on Monday, May 12, 2014.  Bids may be mailed to R&D Auction, Inc.; 12290 Valley Rd.; Lisbon, ND  58054  ~OR~  Faxed to 701-973-2106  ~OR~  Emailed to [email protected] .  Those submitting the seven highest written bids will be notified and invited to participate in a private auction to be held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 in Ft. Ransom, ND.  

TERMS:  15% Down Payment due from successful bidder upon acceptance of bid, with remainder due on or before July 1, 2014 upon closing.  Seller will provide an updated abstract & warranty deed.   Statements made sale day take precedence over all previous printed material or statements.  Auction personnel will not be held liable for owner’s guarantees or statements, or errors in printed material.  Property will be selling “As-Is-Where-Is”.

 BID FORM IS ATTACHED UNDER DOCUMENTS

Formerly Known As

Fort Ransom General Store

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