**SOLD!!**
BEAUTIFUL FARMSTEAD FOR SALE
3,100 Sq.ft. House & Shop on 2.55 acres &
76.82 adjoining fenced Pasture
Near Sterling, ND
Price:  $495,000
 
Property Note: Beautiful farmstead surrounded by trees with a 3,100 sq. ft. house and 30ft x 60ft Morton shop situated on 2.55 acres plus an adjoining 76.82 acres with four wire fenced pasture. Property is located three and one-half miles north of Sterling, ND on Hwy #14.
Contact: Alan Butts at 701-400-8858 for more information, or Pifer’s Auction and Realty at 877-700-4099 for a brochure on the property.
Directions: From I-94 at Exit #182 (Sterling, ND) go north 3.5 Sterling ND on Hwy #14.
 
 

 
 
 
Property Information
Acres: 79.37
Legal: Plat of Lot “A” & Lot “B” in NE¼ 5-139-76 (Burleigh County ND)
Taxes (2014): $498.13
The House & Yard:
The 3,100 sq. ft.  split level house built in 1991features four bedrooms (one used as office/den), two and one-half baths, kitchen, dining and living room, upstairs laundry/utility room, rec room, and storage room, with 2 car attached insulated garage.  Lower level has full egress windows throughout. The house shingles were replaced in August of 2006. 
Many trees have been planted on the property to enhance the aesthetics and enjoyment for the owners, plus for wildlife.  The deck overlooks the carefully tended trees and well maintained yard.  
The house is situated away from the highway and surrounded by trees to maintain the solitude and quietness while allowing you to enjoy the natural surroundings of the area and the property.
The road to the house has been well graveled and maintained.
The house is connected to high speed internet and rural water, with separate water well for the yard and pasture.  Rural water can be used for the pasture, if needed, by turning a valve, which is located in the lower level of the house.
 
Heating and Cooling:
The house features a high-efficient Geothermal heat pump and hybrid electric high-efficiency water heater both of which provide for a comfortable living environment!  Both were new in December 2010 and include a 10Kw backup strip heater.
Shop:
30 ft. x 60 ft. Morton shop was built in 2007 and includes a concrete floor, 10’ x 30’ loft and 120 & 240 voltage electric.  A buried underground electrical line is installed from the shop to the incoming utility pole for an emergency generator installation.  Also included in the uninsulated shop is a Campbell-Hausfeld, Freedom Series, 2-stage, 80 gal tank air compressor.
The Area:
This beautiful house and acreage is situated in the heart of the Missouri Coteau Region of North Dakota and is known for the numerous prairie potholes, waterfowl, upland birds, and deer production.   The property is located just three and one-half miles north of Sterling, ND on Hwy 14.  This property is only 25 miles from Bismarck with paved highways all the way.  The present owner has commuted to Bismarck for over twenty-five years.
Property:
The owners have placed an emphasis on planting trees, cattle production, and grass improvement to increase the beauty of the yard, plus the carrying capacity of pastures. 
The property is located just a short drive from Lake Sakakawea, and Devils Lake which are known for some of the world’s finest walleye fishing as well as Northern Pike, Small Mouth Bass, White Bass, and Perch; Salmon are occasionally caught in the deeper waters near the dam or the tailrace.
Items included:
1.    10’ x 12’ Fiberglass Garden Shed

2.    Washer/Dryer

3.    Stove

4.    Refrigerator

5.    Dishwasher

6.    Light fixtures

7.    Window Blinds

8.    Corner desk unit in office/den