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LAND AUCTION   1,981.85 Acres - McKenzie County, ND   Wednesday, September 28, 2016 – 1:00 p.m. (CT)     Auction Location: Outlaws Bar & Grill (120 N Main St) Watford City, ND   Auction Note:  Pifer's Auction is proud to present the Woodie Lee Watson Family Trust Ranch located where Hwy 85 and the Little Missouri River intersect.  If you have driven this stretch of Hwy 85 you have likely been in awe of the majestic peaks of the badlands and the view of the Little Missouri River.  1,981.85 acres of those badlands breaks and river frontage land is known as the Woodie Lee Watson Ranch.  This offering features Little Missouri River frontage, hay land, grass land, badlands beauty, great views and awesome hunting opportunities. You will not want to miss this opportunity to add this trophy property to your portfolio!   Located south of Watford City, ND on Hwy 85           PARCEL 1 (a, b, &c) Acres:  Acres: 134  +/-  a.)40  b.)45  c.)49 Legal:  Lots 6-7-8-9, SW ¼ SW ¼ Ex 6.39A RW & .28A RW in SE ¼ lying W of Hwy 85 in 35-148-99 Taxes & Specials (2015):  $.56/ac +/- Property Note:  This parcel is located west of Hwy 85 and adjoins the Little Missouri River and Long X Road.  We are offering it in 3 parcels to be surveyed out if purchased separately.  This parcel is range land with river frontage.         PARCEL 2 Acres:  40 +/- Legal:  SE of SE lying E of Hwy 85 in 35-148-99 and a portion of Lot 1 (7.8A) 2-147-99 Taxes & Specials (2015):  $.56/ac +/-       Farmstead information: Bedrooms:  3   Full Bathroom:  1 (updated in 2009) Year Built:  1950 Heat:  Propane Furnace (installed recently) Water:  Well (Propane Water heater) Kitchen:  Electric Oven/Stove, Dishwasher, Microwave, Fridge, built in eat in area. Cooling:  Central Air Exterior:  Windows & Siding Updated in 2009, Brick Foundation Property Note:   This parcel features the farmstead with 40 acres adjoining Hwy 85, Long x Road and Little Missouri River.            PARCEL 3  (a, b, c, d, & e) Acres:  567.26 +/-  a.)45  b.)45  c.)45  d.)45  e.)387.26  Legal:  NW ¼ Ex 7.83A RW, NE ¼ Ex 3.81A RW, SW ¼ Ex 3.27A RW and SE ¼ Ex 4.07A RW all in 1-147-99 Tillable Acres:  141.28 +/- Taxes & Specials (2015):  $329.55 Property Note:  This parcel is a mix of hay land, river frontage and badlands along with another farmstead. The cropland has an irrigation permit and the farmstead has been rented out for a number of years.   This parcel is being offered in 5 parcels.  Water Permit: Perfected Water Permit No. 188 with a Priority Date of Dec. 10, 1937 for Irrigation. Point of diversion is in the NE1/4NE1/4 of Sec 1 – Twp 147 -R99. Amount of Water authorized Annual use is 84 Ac-Ft on 56.0 Acres in the NE1/4 1-99-147. It will be at the sole discretion of the State of North Dakota State Water Commission how this permit is prorated out if the land is sold to separate buyers. Parcel a.) features hay land along Long X road.  Parcel b.) is the farmstead with 45 acres. Parcel c. & d.) are 45 acres parcels with Little Missouri River and Long X Rd frontage.  Parcel e.) is the badlands south of Long X Road.         PARCEL 4: Acres:  141.02 +/-  Legal:  Lots 2-3 in 6-147-98 and SE ¼ SW ¼, Lot 4 in 31-148-98 Taxes & Specials (2015):  $111.37 Property Note: Located along the north side of the Little Missouri River, this productive parcel of grassland features 141 acres of the river valley at the base of the badlands ridges.         PARCEL 5 Acres:  434.24 +/- Legal:  Lots 5-6-7-8 and S ½ N ½ 5-147-98, & part of Lots 9-10-11-12 Taxes & Specials (2015): $286.42 Property Note:    This parcel is the "Diamond in the Rough". Also located along the north banks of the Little Missouri River, this 434 acre parcel features slight badlands breaks with good tree protection and an abundance of wildlife. This is an excellent parcel for the gratis big game hunter.             PARCEL 6 Acres:  50 +/- Legal: Part of Lots 9-10-11-12 Ex 2.95A RW in 5-147-98 Taxes & Specials (2015):  $96.11   Property Note: This parcel feature Little Missouri Frontage mature trees along Long X Road. Please note some portions of this land may not be accessible by vehicles.       PARCEL 7 Acres:  615.2 +/- Legal:  Section 7-147-98 Taxes & Specials (2015):  $221.57   Property Note:   It is very rare to find a full section of land anywhere in the world to compare to this breathtaking parcel in the deepest portion of the Dakota Badlands. Parcel 7 features deep draws, tree-lined ravines, towering clay buttes, and residential herds of elk, deer, and big horn sheep!           Woodie Lee Watson Family Trust , Owners   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.