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**CLICK HERE TO REGISTER & BID FREE ONLINE!!** LAND AUCTION 1,053 +/- Acres - Sanborn County, SD Wednesday, March 27, 2024 – 11:00 a.m. Click Here for a Video of the Property!   Auction Location:  Sanborn County 4-H Building - Forestburg, SD   Auction Note: This highly productive and diverse cropland, pasture and hunting land features strong soils near Artesian, SD.  The parcels include cropland, Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and pasture with excellent fence and water sources.  Combining historical allure with modern outdoor pursuits, this property embodies South Dakota’s rich heritage and bountiful natural resources. Held by the Kelsey Family since 1883, it predates pivotal events like South Dakota’s statehood and the Wounded Knee Battle, offering a tangible link to the past alongside a thriving agricultural landscape. This land is not just fertile soil; it’s a hunter’s paradise, nestled in a state celebrated for its pheasant hunting. Sanborn County, with its well-managed habitats, promises unparalleled opportunities for both agriculture and wildlife enthusiasts, making it an investment in both legacy and recreational bliss. The property is subject to a 2024 crop and pasture lease.  There are no US Fish & Wildlife Wetland or Grassland Easements.  Offered in 7 parcels, this will be a live auction with internet and phone bidding.   TERM. The term of this Lease shall be for the period of two (2) years, commencing on January 1, 2023 and terminating on the 31st day of October, 2024. In the event that this land is leased, beginning November 1, 2024 to someone other than Lessee, the new lessee is entitled to work any land cropped in 2024 following harvest of such crops.   RENT. The Lessee shall pay to the Lessor as annual cash rent for the use and possession of the above described real property the sum of Eighty-nine thousand, Seven Hundred Thirty Dollars ($89,730.00). One-half of said rental amounts is to be paid to the Lessor on or before April 15, 2023, and the second one-half is to be paid on or before October 15, 2023. The payments shall be made on the same dates in subsequent year of this lease. Lessor reserves a lien on the crops for the unpaid rents.   Rent Allocation - Parcel 1 - $12,200 Parcel 2 - $12,730 Parcel 3 - $15,300 Parcel 4 - $13,900 Parcel 5 - $ 9,500 Parcel 6 - $17,600 Parcel 7 - $8,500   Contacts: Steve Link at 701.361.9985 or Chris Bair at 605.271.7730 or Pifer’s Auction & Realty at 877.700.4099 for more information and for a complete catalog.   Driving Directions:  Parcel 1: From the intersection of Hwy. #34 and 413th Ave., 1 mile west of Artesian, SD, go north 1 mile on 413th Ave. Then go 1 mile east on 232nd St., and ½ a mile north on 414th Ave. Parcel 1 is on the west side of the road.  Parcels 2-7: From the intersection of Hwy. #34 and 413th Ave., 1 mile west of Artesian, SD, go north 3 miles and the parcels are on the west side of the road.       Parcel 1 Acres: 160 +/- Legal: NE¼ 32-107-59 Crop Acres: 86.95 +/- CRP Acres:  5.11 acres @ $119.30/acre – $610.00/annually - Expires: 09/30/2026 21.03 acres @ $80.56/acre – $1,694.00/annually - 09/30/2030 Taxes (2022): $1,567.16 This parcel is a wonderful mix of quality cropland with CRP and habitat acres.  Over 26 +/- acres of CRP and 43 +/- acres of additional habitat combined with the 86.95 +/- acres of cropland allows the buyer many options for management.      Parcel 2 Acres: 159 +/- Legal: SE¼ 19-107-59 Crop Acres: 90.99 +/- CRP Acres: 34.02 acres @ $155.06/acre – $5,275.00/annually - Expires: 09/30/2027 Taxes (2022): $1,888.16 Another excellent parcel for producers, investors, and hunters with almost 91 +/- acres of cropland and over 34 +/- acres of CRP with a strong payment.  This parcel has excellent access.  This parcel has a well, providing ample water resources for livestock, ensuring a sustainable and efficient agricultural operation.     Parcel 3 Acres: 144 +/- Legal: SW¼ 19-107-59 Crop Acres: 110.74 +/- Taxes (2022): $1,574.54 This parcel features 110.74 +/- acres of cropland with the balance expired CRP and non-crop.      Parcel 4 Acres: 144 +/- Legal: NW¼ 19-107-59 Crop Acres: 99.74 +/- Taxes (2022): $1,765.14 This parcel features 99.74 +/- acres of cropland with the balance including hayland, tree planting and excellent wildlife habitat.      Parcel 5 Acres: 159 +/- Legal: SE¼ 13-107-60 Pasture Acres: 159 +/- Taxes (2022): $1,436.06 This entire parcel is currently being pastured with an excellent fence. This parcel has a well, providing ample water resources for livestock, ensuring a sustainable and efficient agricultural operation.     Parcel 6 Acres: 144 +/- Legal: SW¼ 18-107-59 Crop Acres: 129.59 +/- Taxes (2022): $1,549.84 This parcel features 129.59 +/- acres of cropland with the balance including an old farmstead and pastureland. This parcel has a well, providing ample water resources for livestock, ensuring a sustainable and efficient agricultural operation.     Parcel 7 Acres: 143 +/- Legal: NW¼ 18-107-59 Pasture Acres: 143 +/- Taxes (2022): $1,249.58 This parcel is all pastureland with excellent fence. If this parcel is purchased separate from parcels 5 and 6, the livestock water is supplied by ponds which are likely spring fed.         OWNER: Dolores V Kelsey Trust