1,673.74 Acres - Emmons County, ND
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 - 3:00 PM
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JOHN & CINDY SCHMIDT RETIREMENT LAND AUCTION
1,673.74 +/- Acres of Premier Cropland Near Hazelton, ND
Pifer's Auction & Realty is proud to present the John & Cindy Schmidt Retirement Land Auction, featuring over 1,500 acres of highly productive cropland located within six miles of Hazelton, ND.
For more than 50 years, John & Cindy Schmidt have dedicated themselves to the stewardship of this land, implementing careful crop management and soil conservation practices to maintain and enrich its productivity. The result is an exceptional offering of North Dakota cropland with Soil Productivity Indexes (SPI) averaging over 85 across all parcels. Soils throughout the offering are primarily of Grassna, Temvik, and Wilton Loams, complemented by low-sloping fields with gentle natural drainage that support excellent farming practices and productivity.
All parcels feature excellent access. The overall offering includes more than 2.5 miles of frontage along ND Hwy. #83. The combination of productive soils, strong access, and close proximity to Hazelton creates an outstanding opportunity for both established producers and farmland investors.
- Available for the 2027 crop year.
- All crops currently on the property will remain the property of the sellers.
- All crops will be removed from the property by December 31, 2026.
- Grain in Bins will be Removed by December 31, 2026
- Sellers will retain all subsurface mineral rights.
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Parcel 1
Excellent access off 62nd St. SE with frontage along ND Hwy. #83. This highly productive quarter features primarily Omio-Armor Complex and Grassna Silt Loams soils. The property also includes mature trees with a grain bin site with electricity and access to the bin site from the south off 63rd St. SE. The entire parcel has no U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) easements.
Parcel 2
Highly productive cropland featuring over 68 acres of Wilton Silt Loam soils. Excellent access is available from both the east and west sides of the property with a half mile of frontage along ND Hwy. #83. The entire parcel has no U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) easements.
Parcel 3
Highly productive cropland with mostly Wilton and Temvik Silt Loam soils. The property offers excellent access from both the west and northeast sides and a half mile of frontage on ND Hwy. #83. The entire parcel has no U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) easements.
Parcel 4
Highly productive cropland with primarily Wilton and Temvik Silt Loam soils. The property features excellent access from the east along 7th Ave. SE and has no U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) easements.
Parcel 5
Highly productive cropland, mostly Temvik Silt Loam soils with excellent frontage along ND Hwy. #83. Approximately 2.9 acres of this parcel are located within the Hazelton city limits and are subject to pending special assessments. The entire parcel has no U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) easements.
Parcel 6
Highly productive cropland with mostly Wilton Silt Loams and Williams-Bowbells Loam soils. The property features good access from the south and has no U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) easements.
Parcel 7
Highly productive cropland comprised primarily of Temvik Silt Loams. The property features excellent access from the east and is subject to a U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Wetland Easement.
Parcel 8
Highly productive cropland comprised primarily of Temvik Silt Loams. The property features excellent access from the south and has no U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Wetland Easements.
Parcel 9
Highly productive cropland with primarily Temvik and Grassna Silt Loam soils. The property features excellent access from both the north and east sides, along with frontage on ND Hwy. #83. The entire parcel has no U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Wetland Easements.
Parcel 10
Highly productive cropland with mostly Wilton and Grassna Silt Loam soils. The property features excellent access from both the north and west sides and has no U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Wetland Easements.
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Parcels 1-5: From Hazelton, ND, travel north on ND Hwy. #83. Parcels 1-5 are located directly north of Hazelton on the east side of the highway. To access parcel 4, travel north 0.5 miles on 7th Ave. SE.
Parcel 6: From Hazelton, ND, travel east on ND Hwy. #34 for 7 miles. Turn south on 14th Ave. SE and travel 1 mile. Turn west on 65th St. SE and travel 1 mile to the southeast corner of the parcel.
Parcel 7: From Hazelton, ND, travel east on ND Hwy. #34 for 4 miles. Turn south on 11th Ave. SE and travel 1 mile to the northeast corner of the parcel.
Parcel 8: From Hazelton, ND, travel south on ND Hwy. #83 for 1.5 miles. Turn east on 66th St. SE and travel 1 mile to the southwest corner of the parcel.
Parcels 9 & 10: From Hazelton, ND, travel south on ND Hwy. #83 for 4.5 miles. Parcel 9 is located at the intersection of ND Hwy. #83 and 69th St. SE. Continue east on 69th St. SE for 0.5 miles to the northeast corner of parcel 10.