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289.62 Acres - Morton County, ND

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 - 10:00 AM

Auction Location:
Holiday Inn: 3903 State St. - Bismarck, ND
Owner:
Craig Lohstreter Etal

Auction Note

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a highly diverse and productive property just five miles north of Mandan, ND, along Hwy. #1806. Offered in three distinct parcels, this land presents strong potential for both agricultural and development uses. The cropland is highly productive, featuring irrigated acres primarily consisting of Lohler Complex soils, boasting Soil Productivity Indexes (SPI) over 76 — ideal for a wide variety of crops. The property also benefits from excellent logistical advantages, including BNSF Railway frontage and excellent access via 35th St. Parcel 3 stands out as prime development land with direct access off Hwy. #1806, making it an exceptional investment for residential properties. Whether you’re looking to expand your farming operation or capitalize on a high-potential development opportunity, this property deserves your attention.

Special Note: This property is free of USFW Easements. The tenant owns the irrigation system and pump.

Parcel 1

Acres: 208.2 +/-
Legal: Outlot A in the SW¼ 28- 140-81 & Outlot F in the SE¼ 29-140-81
FSA Crop Acres: 171.36 +/-
Taxes: $1,001.21 (2024)

Irrigation System: SN: 55955, 1996 Linsey Zimmatic 7 Tower

Pump:  SN:  54519, Cornell 4RB - 40-4, Additional # on Pump:  TCO0014

Electric Motor: Baldor 40hp 230/480, 1780 rpm

Outlot “A” SW¼ 28-140-81 (154.96 Acres Surveyed), and Outlot “F” in the SE¼ 29-140-81 (53.24 Acres Surveyed) will be sold as one unit.  The irrigation diversion point on the Square Butte Creek is in Outlot “F”, with buried underground water pipeline to the Seven Tower, 1,297 ft. Lindsey Zimmatic irrigation system.  The 7-tower system covers acreage on both Outlots “A”, and “F”.

The soils on these two Outlots consists of mainly Class IIe and IIIe soils, with an SPI of 76.2.  The soils in the Missouri River bottom land are well suited for irrigation and a variety of crops.

Lohstreter Water Permit(s):

Water Permit No. 961 was amended in 1988 to add an additional Point of Diversion in the NE1/4SE1/4 and SE1/4SE1/4 in  29-140-81, Square Butte Creek, for 268 Acre-Feet, 134 Acres, and a pumping rate not to exceed 2,200 gallons per minute.   The previous Point of Diversion was directly from the Missouri River, but accretion changed the river channel to the east.

The Priority date remains January 2, 1962

Water Permit No. 550 was canceled when 961 was amended.

NOTE: The irrigation equipment listed is owned by the present tenant of the land, and if the buyer is different than the tenant, the new buyer would need to purchase or lease the equipment from the tenant.  If no agreement can be reached, the tenant would have to remove their equipment within 30 days of the termination or expiration of the LEASE AGREEMENT. 

Parcel 2

Acres: 62.36 +/-
Legal: Outlot E in 29-140-81
FSA Crop Acres: 47.63 +/-
Taxes: $286.17 (2024)

Outlet “E” consists of 62.36 +/- surveyed acres with the BNSF Railroad on the east and Hwy. #1806 on the west side, with over ½ mile of Hwy. #1806 frontage.  The acreage in-between is quality cropland with a SPI of 72.7. An “L” shaped tree belt of 2.24 +/- acres in the southeast corner contains a Rural water tap. This property is well suited to agriculture as well as a prime location with amenities to support future development.

Parcel 3

Acres: 19.63 +/-
Legal: Remainder of SE¼ in 29-140-81
FSA Crop Acres: 12.33 +/-
Taxes: $88.68 (2024)

This parcel offers outstanding development potential just five miles north of Mandan, ND, with direct access off Hwy. #1806. Currently zoned Agricultural, it presents a great opportunity for a small subdivision or a single owner looking for additional acreage close to town. With nearby utilities and excellent access, this property is well-positioned for future growth and development in a rapidly expanding area.

Contact

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Abbey Messer
701.202.4646
amesser@pifers.com
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Alan Butts
701.400.8858
alanb@pifers.com

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Driving Directions

From Mandan ND, take ND Hwy. #1806 northwest for 5 miles. Turn east on 35th St. On the north side of 35th St. will be parcels 1 & 2. At the intersection of Hwy. #1806 and 5th St. on the west side will be parcel 3.

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