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1,364.63 +/- Acres – Bowman County, ND Friday, October 17, 2014 – 5:00 p.m. (MT)   Auction Location:  Pifer’s Regional Office – Bowman, ND - 2 Miles North of Bowman, ND along Highway 85   Auction Note:  As a part of Pifer’s 9th Annual Western Dakota Land Auction, Pifer’s Auction and Realty is proud to offer this 1,364 acre tract of cropland and grassland deep in the heart of some of the hottest pheasant hunting property in the region.   The Harder Family land adjoins Scranton, North Dakota to the east and consists of solid quarters of cropland with soils in the 70’s and 80’s, in addition to the grassland with excellent water and habitat for livestock and wildlife.  The south portion of this property is highlighted by the winding Buffalo Creek as it enters into Gascoyne Lake.   We invite you to join Pifer’s Auction & Realty  and the Harder Ranch on Friday, October 17th at Pifer’s Auction & Realty in Bowman, North Dakota for a rare opportunity to own part of one of the most coveted and sought after properties in all of Southwestern North Dakota!   Contact:  Kevin Pifer at 701.238.5810 or Andy Mrnak at 701.206.1095 or Jim Sabe at 701.523.6283 or Pifer’s Auction & Realty at 701.523.7366 for more information and a complete catalog.   Driving Directions: From Scranton, ND: Drive East past the Scranton Equity elevators on Whiskey Road.  The land is located on the North and South side of the road.       Total Acres: 1,364.63 +/- Taxes (2013): $2,091.87 Total Cropland:  602.97 +/-   Parcel 1: Acres: 155.00 +/- Legal: SE¼ 24-131-100 (less farmstead) Cropland: 150.1 +/- Taxes (2013): $323.53 (included farmstead) Parcel One depicts some of the best cropland in all of Bowman County, as this quarter of nearly 100% cropland features excellent access, great production, and terrific soil productivity.   Parcel 1A: Acres: 5.0 +/- Legal: TBD - To be surveyed at seller’s expense Zoned: Agricultural Taxes (2013): $323.53 (Parcels 1 & 1A) Parcel 1A is the original farmstead site, located along the paved county road approximately ½ mile east of Scranton, ND.  This parcel is potentially a great development site for anyone looking to renovate an existing farmstead.         Parcel 2: Acres: 160.00 +/- Legal: NE¼ 19-131-99 Cropland: 295.79 (Parcels 2 & 3) Taxes (2013): $308.04 Parcel Two is  another exceptional quarter of cropland with good access and great production.  Take a close look at the soil productivity of this quarter as the PI index ranks over 70.       Parcel 3: Acres: 160.00 +/- Legal: SE¼ 19-131-99 Cropland: 295.79 (Both Parcels 2 & 3) Taxes (2013): $278.16 Parcel Three consists of nearly 100% cropland with good soils and great access along the main county road east of Scranton.        Parcels 4, 4A, 4B, & 4C   Parcel 4:  Acres: 265.66 +/-  Legal: NE 1/4 and NW 1/4 (less city tract) Section 25-131-100 Taxes (2013): $412.79 This is a nice half section of land, located right outside the city limits of Scranton, ND.  Parcel 4 features tremendous pasture and hunting land with great water access for both livestock and wildlife, as the Buffalo Creek winds its way through this excellent parcel. Parcels 4A, 4B & 4C: Acres: 4.6 +/- (each) Legal: To be surveyed at seller’s expense Zoned: Agricultural Taxes (2013): TBD These three parcels of flat and potentially developable property along the main county road, and bordering the City of Scranton. Offered in individual tracts to any buyer looking for a great investment or a potential building site for commercial or industrial use.  These tracts will be offered under their current Zoning, and any planned development, or zoning changes, will be the responsibility of the Buyer.      Parcel 5: Acres: 305.97+/- Legal: Lots 1-4, & E½ NW¼, & E½ SW¼ (less 3.31 ac. Hwy 12 ROW) 30-131-99 Taxes (2013): $382.93 Parcel Five is a great parcel of grassland that is highlighted by the winding Buffalo Creek, and provides excellent water for livestock, and attracts hoards of pheasants and waterfowl from the surrounding habitat and Gascoyne Lake.         Parcel 6: Acres: 313.00 +/- Legal: SE¼ (less 2 ac. Lake) & NE¼ (less 5 ac. lake) 30-131-99 Cropland: 157.08 +/- Taxes (2013): $386.42 This 313.00 acre parcel, surrounded to the east by Gascoyne Lake, features over 150 acres of cropland that could be excellent for food plots and hunting habitat along the Buffalo Creek, or could provide an excellent return on investment as it could continue to be utilized as good farmland.         OWNER: Harder Ranch   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.