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319.98 Acres with Home - Ward County, ND

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 10:00 AM

Auction Location:
Sleep Inn & Suites - Minot, ND
Owner:
Chastity Askvig

Auction Note

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to purchase a combination of highly productive farmland and a stunning country estate all in one auction. Parcels 1 and 2 feature exceptional soils comprised of Forman-Aastad Loams and Soil Productivity Indexes (SPI) exceeding 85, making them ideal for high-yield farming. These soils are well-suited for growing a variety of small grains along with corn, sunflowers, and more. Parcel 3 offers a newly built 4-bedroom, 6-bathroom home with custom finishes and a massive attached shop, perfectly suited for a private retreat. It includes over 75 acres of pastureland, nestled in the scenic breaks with deep ravines, natural water sources, and abundant wildlife. If you're looking to expand your ag operation, invest in premium land, or secure a beautiful home in the country, this auction delivers it all.

Please Note: There are NO USFW Easements on this property, the seller will retain any subsurface mineral rights, the property will be subject to a tenant lease through the 2026 crop year, tenant also has a first right of refusal on the property.  In the event of separate buyers, an access easement will be recorded for parcels 1 & 2 allowing access to parcel 3. 

Parcel 1

Acres: 159.99 +/-
Legal: SW¼ 15-157-86
FSA Crop Acres: 145.72 +/-
Taxes: $1,300.00 (2024)

Parcel 1 features over 145 +/- acres of productive loamy soils with an SPI of 85.7. Strategically placed tree rows help reduce soil erosion and protect crops. The property also includes a few older outbuildings suitable for livestock, along with access to rural water and electricity.

Parcel 2

Acres: 79.99 +/-
Legal: W½SE¼ 15-157-86
FSA Crop Acres: 44.24 +/-
Pasture Acres: 30 +/-
Taxes: $650.35 (2024)

Parcel 2 includes over 50 +/- acres of productive farmland, complemented by 30 +/- acres of lush pastureland that is ideal for both crop and livestock operations.

Parcel 3

Acres: 79.99 +/-
Legal: E½SE¼ 15-157-86
Pasture Acres: 94.05 +/-
Taxes: $650.35 (2024)

Year Built: 2024

Total Finished Square Footage: 3,000 +/-

Bedrooms: 4 Plus 1 non-conforming

Bathrooms: 6

Foundation: Slab on Grade

Flooring: Laminate

Siding: Metal

Roof: Metal

Heating & Cooling: Forced Air with Central Air, Dual Zone Floor Heat

Utilities: Electric, Fiber, Rural Water, Private Septic, Owned Propane Tank

Garage: 50' x 60' Attached Garage, Finished, ½ Bath, Floor Heat

Parcel 3 features a newly built custom shop house with scenic views of the land’s natural breaks and draws. Abundant natural water sources attract wildlife, including deer, pheasants, grouse, and more.

Contact

Agent Photo
Abbey Messer
701.202.4646
amesser@pifers.com
Agent Photo
Bob Pifer
701.371.8538
bob@pifers.com

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Driving Directions

From Minot ND, take ND Hwy. #52 northwest for 10 miles. Keep Left on ND Hwy. #2 for 10 miles. Turn north onto 282nd St. NW for 5.8 miles, then turn west onto 156th Ave. NW for 2 miles. Turn back north on 310th St. NW for 1 mile and then east on 170th Ave. This will put you at the southwest corner of parcel 1, and continue for 0.5 miles to parcel 2.

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