Meade County, SD
8075.00 Acres M/L

16065 Deep Creek Rd / 165th St
Faith, SD 57626
Listing #14166

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Property Info

Description

Peoples Company is proud to offer this amazing opportunity to purchase two cattle ranches totaling 8,075 acres m/l located in the heart of Western South Dakota ranch country at a live public auction. These two outstanding Meade County and Perkins County ranches will sell ‘Absolute’ to the highest bidder the day of the auction. Lined with good fences, ample water sources, four homes and working cattle facilities, these ranches are ready for your cow-calf herd with immediate possession of the pasture/hay ground to be given to the successful bidder of each tract after the auction.  These two ranches are located just minutes from Faith, South Dakota.

As a lifestyle or as an investment, this property is an opportunity to own part of the American West that you, your family and/or your business partners can all enjoy. As we have noted throughout, the executive home, rotational grazing capabilities, feed production, maintenance, working facilities, water, additional homes and wild game make this one of the most prestigious ranching operations in South Dakota. It is our pleasure to present you with this opportunity.

Legal Description

Spook Creek Ranch – Meade County

The South Half (S ½) of Section 12, Township 12 North, Range 16 East of the Black Hills Meridian, Meade County, South Dakota;
The South Half (S ½) and the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section 7, Township 12 North, Range 17 East of the Black Hills Meridian, Meade County, South Dakota; less Lot H2, as shown on the plat filled in Plat Book 20 on page 164;
The West Half (W ½) of Section 16, Township 12 North, Range 17 East of the Black Hills Meridian, Meade County, South Dakota;
Section 17, Township 12 North, Range 17 East of the Black Hills Meridian, Meade County, South Dakota;
Section 18, Township 12 North, Range 17 East of the Black Hills Meridian, Meade County, South Dakota;
The North Half (N ½) of Section 19, Township 12 North, Range 17 East of the Black Hills Meridian, Meade County, South Dakota; and
The Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of Section 20, Township 12 North, Range 17 East of the Black Hills Meridian, Meade County, South Dakota.

Flint Creek Ranch – Perkins County

The South East Quarter (1/4) of Section 13, East Half (1/2) Section 25, All of Section 25 Township 13 North, Range 14 East, BHM, Perkins County, South Dakota. Lots 3 and 4, East Half (1/2 of the South West Quarter (1/4) and South East Quarter (1/4) Section 18. Lots 1,2,3 and 4, East Half (1/2) of West Half (1/2) and East Half (1/2) of Section 19. All of Section 20. North Half (1/2), South West Quarter (1/4), North Half (1/2) of South East Quarter (1/4), South West Quarter (1/4) of the South East Quarter (1/4) Section 21. West Half (1/2) Section 22. North Half (1/2) of North West Quarter (1/4) Section 27. North Half (1/2) of North Half (1/2) Section 28. All of Section 29. Lots 1,2,3, and 4, East Half (1/2) of West Half (1/2), and East Half (1/2) Section 30. Township 13 North Range 15 East, BHM, Perkins County South Dakota.

  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • School District: Faith Community Schools
  • General Area: Faith, SD - Meade & Perkins Counties
  • Net Taxes: $17,933.86
  • Auction Date: Jun 6, 2018
  • Possession: Contact Agent for Specific Details
  • Terms: Cash, Conventional

Reserved Items

All machinery & equipment, portable panels, bulk bin and miscellaneous cattle equipment are reserved by the sellers and not included in the auction. The remaining hay located on the ranches after the auction will be available to purchase by the winning bidder(s).

Additional Info

These two outstanding Meade County and Perkins County ranches will sell ‘Absolute’ to the highest bidder the day of the auction.

Immediate possession of the pasture/hay ground to be given to the successful bidder of each tract after the auction. 

A public Open House & Ranch Tours will be held on:
May 22, 2018 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
June 3, 2018 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Additional times are available. Please contact agents to schedule dates and times.

Airport Information:
The Faith Municipal Airport is located just east of Faith and along the south side of Highway 212. This airport contains a 4,200’ x 60’ asphalt runway and has fuel available 24 hours with a credit card. Contact the airport manager, Dave Gebhart, at 605.967.2144 for additional information.

Motel Info:
Prairie Vista Inn
Highway 212
Faith, South Dakota 57626
1.888.508.2343
www.prairievistainn.com


Auction Details

Major Western South Dakota Cattle Ranch Auction
Sells Absolute!
8,075 Acres M/L
Offered in Multiple Tracts
Wednesday, June 6th, 2018
10:00 AM

Sellers:
Triple R Ranch
Lyle & Rhonda Rowen

Auction Location:
Faith Community Center
204 North Main Street
Faith, South Dakota  57626

Buyer’s Premium: A five percent (5%) Buyer’s Premium will be added to the final bid price and included in the total purchase price.

Auction Method: The property will be offered in five (5) individual tracts and combinations of each ranch. All tracts will sell ‘Absolute’ to the highest bidder(s) the day of the auction.

Bidder Registration: All prospective bidders must register with Peoples Company and receive a bidder number in order to bid at the auction. 

Agency: Peoples Company and its representatives are agents of the Seller. Winning bidder(s) acknowledge they are representing themselves in completing the auction sales transaction.

Farm Program Information: Farm Program Information is provided by the Meade County and Perkins County Farm Service Agencies. The figures stated in the marketing material are the best estimates of the Seller and Peoples Company; however, Farm Program Information, base acres, total crop acres, conservation plan, etc. are subject to change when the farms are reconstituted by the Meade County and Perkins County FSA and NRCS offices.

Earnest Money Payment: A 10% earnest money payment is required on the day of the auction for each tract. The earnest money payment may be paid in the form of cash or good check. All funds will be held in the Peoples Company Trust Account.

Contract & Title Commitment: Immediately upon conclusion of the auction, the high bidder(s) will enter into a Real Estate Purchase Contract and deposit with Peoples Company the required earnest money payment. The Seller will furnish the successful Buyer(s) a current Title Commitment and Owner’s Policy in the amount equal to the Total Purchase Price. Seller agrees to convey merchantable title to the property. All title insurance premiums, title or abstracting fees and the title company/closing agent fees or costs shall be paid by the Seller. Sale of this farmland is not contingent upon Buyer obtaining financing. All financial arrangements are to have been made prior to bidding at the auction. By bidding, the bidder makes a representation that the bidder has the present ability to pay the bid price and fulfill the Real Estate Purchase Contract.

Closing: Closing will occur on or about July 6, 2018 at a location to be designated by the Seller. The balance of the purchase price will be payable at closing in the form of cash, certified check or wire transfer.  With respect to the timing of the Seller and successful Buyer(s) in fulfilling its obligations under the Real Estate Purchase Contract, time is of the essence.

Real Estate Taxes: The real estate taxes will be prorated between the Seller and Buyer(s) to the date of closing.

Mineral Rights: Twenty-five percent (25%) of the total mineral rights on tracts 1 and 2 of Flint Creek Ranch will be conveyed to the new Buyer(s). On tracts 3, 4 and 5 of Spook Creek Ranch, fifty percent (50%) of the total mineral rights will be conveyed to the new Buyer(s).

Wells and Water Lines: Tract 2 is serviced by a well and a water line provided from tract 1 of Flint Creek Ranch. If these tracts sell to separate owners, then the new owner of tract 1 agrees to provide water to the new owner of tract 2. The owner of tract 2 agrees to make an annual lifetime payment of $2250.00 to the owner of tract 1 on a date to be mutually agreed upon by the new owners. Each owner of tract 1 and tract 2 will be responsible for any repairs and maintenance of the well and water line on their respective property. This agreement will be recorded and will transfer with future ownership of these tracts.

Possession: Early possession of the grassland and hay ground will be given to the successful Buyer(s) of each tract at the conclusion of the auction once all documents are executed and earnest money is deposited. Full possession of the ranches will be given at closing, subject to the current tenants rights.

Possession of Houses: The executive home/headquarters will be available at closing for the new Buyer of tract 1. The two additional homes located on tract 1 are occupied by the current employees and their families and are referred to as the tenants on tract 1. The home located on tract 3 is occupied by another tenant and their family. The Buyer(s) of tract 1 and tract 3 will agree to allow the current tenants on these tracts to continue living in the houses and keep any personal property and/or machinery & equipment on the properties until September 15, 2018 at a rate of $150.00 per month. Utilities on these houses will be paid by the tenants.

Septic Systems: The septic systems servicing each of the four homes are in as-is condition and no inspections, updates or improvements will be made by the sellers.

Fences: Existing fences, if any, are in as-is condition and will not be updated or replaced by the sellers. Not all tract and boundary lines are fenced and if needed, will be the responsibility of the Buyer at closing. Existing fence lines may not fall directly on the legal boundary.

Survey: Preliminary survey work will be performed prior to the auction to determine the actual acres of tract 3 and actual acres of tract 4. This is due to the line fence separating these tracts not in relationship with the section line. If these tracts (tracts 3 and 4) are sold to separate Buyers, then a completed survey will be performed to record the actual acres and boundary separating tract 3 and tract 4. No survey will be performed on any of the remaining tracts.

Property Inspection: Each potential bidder is responsible for conducting, at their own risk, the independent inspections, investigations, inquiries and due diligence concerning the property. Inspection dates have been scheduled and will be staffed with Peoples Company agents and/or auctioneers. Each potential bidder shall be liable for any property damage caused by any such inspections or investigations.

Disclaimer: All field boundaries in this brochure and any marketing material are just sketches and are presumed to be accurate according to the best available information and knowledge of the Seller and Peoples Company. Overall tract acres, pasture acres, hay ground acres, etc. may vary from figures stated in the marketing material and will be subject to change.  Buyer(s) and his/her tax and legal advisors should perform their own investigation of the property prior to bidding at the auction. The brief legal descriptions in the marketing material should not be used in legal documents.  Full legal descriptions will be taken from title paperwork.

Other:  This sale is subject to all easements, covenants, leases, and restrictions of record. All property is sold on an “As is – Where is” basis with no warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied, made by the Auctioneer, Peoples Company, or the Seller. No warranty, either expressed or implied, or arising by operation of law concerning the property is made by the Seller or the Auctioneers and are hereby expressly disclaimed. Any announcements made auction day by the Auctioneer or Listing Agents will take precedence over all previous marketing material or oral statements. Bidding increments are at the sole discretion of the Auctioneer. No absentee or phone bids will be accepted at the auction without prior approval of the Auctioneer. All decisions of the Auctioneer are final.


Tract 1 - 16065 Deep Creek Rd, Faith, SD 57626

Tract 1
Description

Tract 1 of the Flint Creek Ranch is located in Perkins County, South Dakota.  Tract 1 is offered as 3,715 acres m/l.  Offering outstanding grazing land, alfalfa hay ground, ample winter protection and summer shade, steel working facilities, great water, and 3 homes including executive 5,000 sq/ft headquarters built in 2014. The ranch offers a long history of excellent management.   What an opportunity to expand an existing operation or diversify your investment portfolio with one of the most productive ranches in West Central South Dakota.  Ranch offers water to each of the existing pastures with water line system that feeds from headquarters. This water system is fed from 5 good wells.  Ranch is structured for rotational grazing with cross fencing dividing pastures as well as creating better utilization of hay and water to make this ranch superior for livestock management.  Currently, ranch is operated as a cow calf program but would also be suitable for yearlings or heifer development.  Forage is mostly hard grass with alfalfa fields along bottoms creating great feed production. Working corral is modern with steel creating a facility that will require very little future maintenance. This ranch also offers some of the most exciting wildlife opportunities in South Dakota. Whitetail deer, Mule Deer, Antelope as well as turkey and other small game flourish in the rolling hills and range land of the ranch. In 2014, the immaculate 5000 sq/ft executive ranch home was constructed.  It does not do this home justice to attempt to put into words everything that it offers.  This home features a large open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, granite countertops, tile and hardwood floors, beautiful woodwork, large master suite, loft, large windows overlooking the miles of ranch, and an oversized 4 car garage.  Home also has a backup generator and water system in case the harsh winter weather traps you in.  Ranch also offers 2 additional homes as well.  With the production potential, wildlife opportunities and the outstanding home Tract 1 of the Flint Creek Ranch is without a doubt a chance to own the dream.

Main House: In the heart of South Dakota’s cattle country is the Flint Creek 1.5 story ranch house built in 2014.  The 5,000 square foot main level features exposed wood beams and an open floor plan conducive for entertaining.  The great room showcases South Dakota’s countryside with its large windows, vaulted ceilings and rich woodwork features.  The family room with stone, gas fireplace is open to the kitchen and dining room.  Modern L shaped kitchen has granite countertops, stone backsplash and a two tier island with stone work detail.  Open, ironwork staircase leads you to loft area; perfect for your reading nook or additional guest space.  Large master bedroom suite has a custom tile shower, double sinks, tub and walk-in closet.  Main level also features home office, laundry room and ½ bath.  Additional highlights on the main level include slate tile and stone work detail throughout.  Walkout lower level provides additional living room with custom wet bar as well as 2 bedrooms and full bathroom.  There is ample storage space in the attached oversized 3 car garage with workshop and overhead door.  The opportunity to combine all the modern house features with the vast South Dakota landscape is yours.

Details
  • Acres: 3715.00 Acres M/L
  • Net Taxes: $11,874.00

Directions

Flint Creek Ranch, approximately 5,195 acres m/l:  From Faith, travel west on Highway 212 approximately 12.5 miles to Deep Creek Road. Travel north on Deep Creek Road approximately 4 miles.  Turn west (left) and follow the private road into the houses.  Watch for Peoples Company signs throughout the ranch.


Tract 2 - 16065 Deep Creek Rd, Faith, SD 57626

Tract 2
Description

Tract 2 of the Flint Creek Ranch is offered as approximately 1,480 m/l deeded acres with roughly 40 m/l acres of BLM leased ground. This tract is 100% grazing land and contains water tanks and a cross fence for grazing rotation. Tract 2 contains some of the most scenic views in western South Dakota. Hard grasses, shade and cover make this tract an amazing expansion opportunity. Adjoining Tract 1, this tract offers a chance to combine Tracts 1 and 2 and have approximately 5,242 continuous acres. The option is yours.

Details
  • Acres: 1480.00 Acres M/L
  • Net Taxes: $1,840.00

Directions

Flint Creek Ranch, approximately 5,195 acres m/l:  From Faith, travel west on Highway 212 approximately 12.5 miles to Deep Creek Road. Travel north on Deep Creek Road approximately 4 miles.  Turn west (left) and follow the private road into the houses.  Watch for Peoples Company signs throughout the ranch.


Tract 3 - 19879 165th Street, Faith, SD 57626

Tract 3
Description

Locally known as the Spook Creek Ranch, this tract will be offered as 1,094 acres m/l and will be adjusted based on a Survey that will be conducted prior to closing. Located just outside of the ranching community of Faith, South Dakota, and in the heart of Western South Dakota, the area is known for its superior grazing land and this ranch is a testament to why. The headquarters offers a ranch-style home, outbuilding, steel corrals and working facilities. A modest three-bedroom/two-bath home is located at the end of private road. The outbuilding is 100’ x 60’ and currently functions as a livestock calving building with pens and stalls. In 2010, a new 170-foot well was drilled that services the two livestock waters in the lots. The open and rolling hills offer numerous water sources, including large stock dams and Spook Creek, which flows seasonally through the ranch. Fencing has been well maintained, with miles of new fence built over the past few years. The ranch offers good summer shade and winter cover in the pastures closest to the headquarters. On top of the grazing opportunity, this tract also offers hay production, giving you a ranch that can be self-sufficient. Additionally, the Spook Creek Ranch offers an abundance of wild game. Thanks to solid infrastructure and consistent maintenance, this ranch is ready to go to work for you! Tract 3 adjoins both Tracts 4 and 5 — see maps and details for more information. (Note: The west fence line dividing Tracts 3 and 4 is not on the section line and if sold to separate buyers, a survey will need be done to determine the exact acres prior to closing.)

Details
  • Acres: 1094.00 Acres M/L
  • Net Taxes: $2,094.00

Directions

Spook Creek Ranch, approximately 2,880 acres m/l:  From Faith, travel south on Highway 73 approximately one mile to 165th Street. Turn west (right) onto 165th Street and drive approximately one mile to the house. Watch for Peoples Company signs throughout the ranch.


Tract 4 - 19879 165th Street, Faith, SD 57626

Tract 4
Description

The second tract on the Spook Creek Ranch, adjoining Tract 3 to the west, offers grazing and hay production opportunities. Tract 4 will be offered as 986 acres m/l and will be adjusted based on a Survey that will be conducted prior to closing. Offering more than 300 acres of hay ground with the balance of a hard-grass pasture, this tract provides great opportunity. Two large stock dams and additional springs offer summer grazing and all fences are in great condition through thorough maintenance. As an add-on unit to your existing operation or as an investment, the potential is high on this tract. (Note: the east fence line dividing Tracts 3 and 4 is not on section line and if sold to separate buyers, a survey will need to be done to determine the exact acres prior to closing.)

Details
  • Acres: 986.00 Acres M/L
  • Net Taxes: $1,201.00

Directions

Spook Creek Ranch, approximately 2,880 acres m/l:  From Faith, travel south on Highway 73 approximately one mile to 165th Street. Turn west (right) onto 165th Street and drive approximately one mile to the house. Watch for Peoples Company signs throughout the ranch.


Tract 5 - 19879 165th Street, Faith, SD 57626

Tract 5
Description

The final tract on the Spook Creek Ranch offers highway frontage along Hwy 212 and approximately 800 acres m/l of prime grazing land. It is located just outside of Faith, South Dakota, a ranching community in the west central part of the state. Tract 5 once again offers a number of attributes that make it a desirable Western ranch. Tight fences, a large stock dam and open grazing land are all present. Located in the northeast corner of Meade County and adjoining both Tracts 3 and 4, Tract 5 offers the opportunity to combine Tracts 3 and/or 4 to keep a larger number of continuous acres together.  

Details
  • Acres: 800.00 Acres M/L
  • Net Taxes: $924.00

Directions

Spook Creek Ranch, approximately 2,880 acres m/l:  From Faith, travel south on Highway 73 approximately one mile to 165th Street. Turn west (right) onto 165th Street and drive approximately one mile to the house. Watch for Peoples Company signs throughout the ranch.



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Jared Chambers, CAI

LAND AGENT & AUCTIONEER

Jared@PeoplesCompany.com
Office: 515.222.1347
Mobile: 641.414.0234

Adam Curran

LAND AGENT & AUCTIONEER

Adam@PeoplesCompany.com
Office: 515.222.1347
Mobile: 641.203.2931