LAND AUCTION – CHARLES MIX COUNTY SOUTH DAKOTA – 437 +/- ACRES

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Auction Description:

LAND AUCTION – CHARLES MIX COUNTY SOUTH DAKOTA – 437 +/- ACRES

Online Auction

Auction Ends: October 29^th, 2024 – 6:00pm

Location: Platte, SD

Directions: 4 miles south, 2 miles west & 1 mile south of Platte SD 57369 (Intersection of 366th Avenue & 281st Street.)

Just 7 miles east of the boat ramps at the Platte Creek Recreation area on Lake Francis Case.

437.93 +/-Taxable acres

Located in Charles Mix County, Platte, South Dakota

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Offering as four parcels consisting of:

Parcel #1: Cropland in W1/2 NW1/4 15-98-68;

Parcel #2: Pasture;

Parcel #3: Building Site; or

Parcel #4: all as one contiguous unit in Sections10 and 15-98-68, Signal Township, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, whichever combination thereof returns the most monies to the seller.

This property is located in the highest point in Charles Mix County, South Dakota (1,657 feet), commonly known as Took Tay Hill in Signal Township, or Travis Hill. Although this piece of land was not homesteaded, it has been in the Travis family since 1905.  During the day, one can see the counties of Charles Mix, Brule, Aurora and Douglas with grand views of the Bijou Hills to the northwest, Missouri river bluffs to the west and Monument Hill to the southeast.  The evening sky offers spectacular night views of the prairie skies and surrounding towns. The location of this property is just a mere 7 miles (6 miles of which are asphalt) to the boat ramps at the Platte Creek Recreation area on Lake Francis Case.

Parcel #1 is 91.5+/-acres Crop with 2 shelter belts totaling 4.96 acres, water adjacent to the parcel, and road access on the west.

Parcel #2 Pasture, is a rolling 340+/- acres, with cross fences, 3 water tanks, 2 dams and 3-way accessibility.

Parcel #3 is a Farm/Building site consisting of 6.34 acres.  Although the original old farmhouse and barn are no longer on site, this Parcel would be a perfect site for buildings and/or camper sites. There is rural water service available and power within 1/2 mile. High speed internet service and Wi-Fi is easily available at buyer’s expense.

This acreage has seen a variety of wildlife, including whitetail and mule deer, pheasants, grouse, prairie chickens, waterfowl, coyotes, fox squirrels and rabbits due to the draws on the grassland, water sources, cropland, and shelter belts, as well as the proximity of the surrounding river hills of Cedar Creek located to the south. It is a wonderful area for hunting, fishing, hiking, riding horses, and enjoying seasonal activities such as winter sports, summer water sports and golfing nearby. Platte and the surrounding towns offer many amenities and community services, including a variety of churches, medical, hospital, dental services, nursing home and assisted living facilities, large and small animal veterinary services, auto and boat sales, storage units for boats, equipment and personal items, restaurants, groceries, hardware, building supplies, financial services, daycare, including excellent schools, a movie theater, parks, swimming pool, and several overnight accommodations (rural and city.)

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Terms and Conditions

This property will be sold by on-line auction conducted by Travis Auction Service and assisted by McPherson Auction who provide the online auction services. To register, new prospective bidders must register to bid at www.mcphersonauction.com and click on “register to bid.” Bidders will receive a permanent bidder number to use for this auction, including any and all future online auctions conducted by Travis Auction Service/McPherson Auction.

This is a cash only sale, not subject to financing.  Interested buyers must secure any financial assistance arrangements prior to the sale. Auctioneers reserve the right to request proof of funding by bank letter of credit and reserve the right to refuse registration to anyone with non-compliance.

The property will be offered as 4 parcels and sold based on highest bid, plus Eight Percent (8%) buyer’s premium, times the taxable acres for the pastureland, farmland and acreage. Successful bidders must complete a buyer’s auction contract and provide earnest money down payment by non-refundable certified funds to the closing company trust account which is applied to purchase at closing. 

Earnest money per Parcel is as follows:

Parcel #1 Cropland – $10,000;

Parcel #2 Pasture – $10,000;

Parcel #3 Building Site – $2,500;

Parcel #4 – The total of Parcel #1, #2 and #3 – $25,000

If sold as separate parcels, Parcels #1 and #3 will be surveyed to the fence lines and platted as such. The platted acreage will be determined prior to the sale. If bought as a unit separate platting is not needed.

Sellers will be responsible for all 2024 property taxes due in 2025 and transfer of ownership will be by Warranty Deed and Owners Title policy, cost of which to be split: 50% seller, 50% buyer.

Closing is to be before January 1, 2025 with possession to be given as of January 1, 2025.

Water is currently provided by Randall Community Water District. There are two water meters that will require a disconnect by Travis Enterprises and transferred to the new owner. One meter on the east side of the pasture, Parcel #2, serves the two tanks in Section-15 and one in Section-10.  There is a portion of this line that requires a blow out each fall due to the depth of the line. This service will be done by Travis Enterprises in 2024. The other meter is on the Parcel #3 acreage. That meter will need to be disconnected and transferred. There is also a water line presently on cropland Parcel #1 from a Travis Enterprises meter in Section 16-98-68 that will be disconnected at the expense of Travis Enterprises. If water is desired to Parcel #1, a new meter service will be required from Randall Water District at the Buyer’s expense. The service line does run along the west side of Parcel #1.

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All announcements prior to sale will take precedence over all written terms herein.

*** 8% BUY FEE ON THE SALE OF THIS PROPERTY ***

Property will be sold “as-is; where-is” – no warranty of condition and is not subject to appraisal or professional inspections.

Interested buyers will have the opportunity to view the property prior to the auction and/or perform personal inspection of said property.

Applicable sales tax will apply to the sale of the property.

Auctioneers represent the sellers interest in this and all transactions.

Broker participation is invited, call for details.

Interested buyers may call/text Tom Travis @ 605-680-3166 or Donna Travis @ 605-680-1685 for further information.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS PROPERTY or TO SCHEDULE A VIEWING, CALL or TEXT:

Tom Travis, Broker, 605-680-3166

Donna Travis, Broker Associate 605-680-1685

If you need assistance with getting on line to place a bid, please call/text us at your convenience so that we can have you on the phone or work out arrangements for your proxy bids.

Tom Travis, Auctioneer, 605-680-3166

Kevin McPherson, Auctioneer, 605-484-1781

Todd McPherson, Broker, 605-381-1594

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