Upcoming Live Public Auction of 298.11 +/- Acres of Union County, SD Land

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Auction Description:

Upcoming Live Public Auction of 298.11 +/- Acres of Union County, SD Land
Live and Online Auction
Auction Date/Time: December 10th, 2026 – 10:30am
Location: Alcester, SD, Golf Course – 307 East 6th St, Alcester, SD

Land Location: from Alcester, SD, 2 miles north on SD Highway 11, and 4½ miles east on 299th St. Auction Location: Alcester, SD, Golf Course parking lot located at 307 East 6th St, Alcester, SD.

UNION COUNTY SD LAND AUCTION
298.11 +/- Acres, 3 Tracts
Cropland and Pasture/Pond
Virginia North Township

Open House: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 from 12 PM to 3 PM at the land site.

Westra Auction and People’s Company are honored to present the Bernard and Phyllis Bergdale Estate land at public auction, both live/online at the Alcester, SD, Golf Course parking lot located at 307 East 6th St, Alcester, SD. The land is located from Alcester, SD, 2 miles north on SD Highway 11, and 4½ miles east on 299th St.

Auctioneer’s Note: This auction presents an opportunity of a lifetime—a landscape truly unique and uncommon for Eastern South Dakota. Offering cropland, pasture, a spring-fed pond, and wooded ravines, this property is perfect for farmers, cattlemen, and outdoor enthusiasts. Located in the rolling hills northeast of Alcester and just west of the Iowa border, the land provides seclusion and privacy just minutes away from local towns. It is available to farm for the 2027 crop year and is located near grain elevators and ethanol plants, providing convenient access to grain markets. As a whole there are 298.11 +/- acres, a soil rating of .622, and a productivity rating of 55.4. According to the FSA, there are 238.95 acres of cropland with a 171.08-acre corn base/162-bushel PLC yield and a 9.88-acre soybean base/50-bushel PLC yield. Taxes: $6,592.92. Whether you are looking to expand your operation, add a premium tract to your investment portfolio, or own a private recreational retreat, this property delivers on every front.

Legal Description: Tract 3 Bergdale 2nd Addition, 17-95-48, Union County, SD

The land will be offered in 3 tracts. If sold in separate tracts, a survey will be conducted at the seller’s expense to divide the parcel and the land will need to be reconstituted by the FSA. If the land is sold as a unit, no survey will be done.

Tract 1: 139.05 +/- acres, located in the NE¼ of section 17. This tract includes 102 +/- acres of cropland and 37.05 +/- acres of pasture land. The land has a productivity index of 67.7. The north boundary of this tract is a hard-surface road. If the tracts are sold to separate owners, this tract will grant an easement on the western boundary for Tract 2 access.

Tract 2: 159.06 +/- acres located in the SE¼ of section 17. This tract includes 34.8 +/- acres of cropland and 124.26 +/- acres of pasture land. The land has a productivity index of 44.3. If Tract 1 and Tract 2 are sold to separate owners, the only means of access to Tract 2 is through the easement across Tract 1 granted by the Tract 1 owner. For the cattleman, this tract offers a pasture ideal for cow-calf pairs with shelter in the wooded ravines and a consistent source of water. For the hunters and fisherman, there is ideal turkey, deer, and pheasant habitat along with a 2-acre spring fed pond. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are acres for UTV adventures or escape on horseback. With the elevated views of rolling pasture, the land offers sites to build your dream home.

Tract 3: 298.11 +/- acres, combination of Tracts 1 and Tract 2.

Terms: 15% nonrefundable down payment day of sale with the balance due at closing on or before January 22, 2027. Possession March 1, 2027. Title insurance and closing costs split 50/50 between buyer and seller. 2026 taxes due in 2027 to be paid by the seller. 2027 taxes due in 2028 to be paid by the buyer. The seller does not warranty or guarantee that the existing fences lie on the true and correct boundary and new fencing, if any, will be the responsibility of the purchaser pursuant to SD statutes. Any lines on maps are for informational purposes only and are not guaranteed to be actual boundary lines of the property. The property is sold in a as is condition and as a cash sale with no financing contingency. Sold subject to existing easements, restrictions, reservations, or highway of record, if any. Information is deemed to be correct, but it is not guaranteed. All prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect the property and verify all data provided. Statements made the day of sale take precedence over all written advertising. Real Estate licensees are agents for the seller. One of the listing agents is related to the seller. Sold subject to confirmation of seller.

Bernard and Phyllis Bergdale Estate, Owners

Auctioneer/Brokers:
Joel Westra, Broker, Beresford, SD, 605-310-6941
Bryan Bergdale, BA, Cumming, IA, 712-251-8588
Joel A. Westra, BA, Chancellor, SD, 605-957-5222
Phil Eggers, BA, Renner, SD, 605-351-5438
John Hauck, BA, Beresford, SD, 605-254-6966
Jonathan Hagena, BA, Lennox, SD, 605-728-7282

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