1,007.78 Acres - Billings County, ND
Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 10:00 AM
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Auction Note
Pifer’s Auction & Realty is proud to present this large land offering just outside of Fairfield, ND, in the heart of western North Dakota cattle country. Offered in five parcels, this property combines quality grazing land, productive cropland, excellent fencing, and reliable water sources to create a well-rounded opportunity for farmers and ranchers. This sale is part of the 21st Annual Western Dakota Land Auction, the longest-running and one of the most successful recurring land auction events in the region.
The pastures feature a strong mixture of native and tame grasses and are fully fenced and cross-fenced with excellent 4-wire fencing throughout. Multiple water sources are located across the property, providing a solid setup for livestock and rotational grazing.
The property also contains over 281 acres of productive cropland with an average Soil Productivity Index (SPI) of 71.2. These acres are currently in hay production but are ready to be returned to crop rotation if desired.
Access is excellent throughout the offering, including approximately 2 miles of frontage along ND Highway 85.
- A farmstead surrounded by mature trees will also be offered separately.
- The land not under any tenant lease and is available as of closing.
- All parcels are free of U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service easements.
- The sellers will retain subsurface mineral rights.
Parcel 1
Well-maintained fencing and cross-fencing throughout the parcel. Three livestock dugouts are located on the north side of the property, with an additional dugout on the southeast end. There are 116.39 FSA Crop acres that are currently in pasture and was seeded to native grasses. The 40 +/- acre farmstead will be surveyed out of this parcel and sold separately as Parcel 6. There are two active oil pads located on the property, which are subject to existing lease agreements.
Parcel 2
All acres are currently utilized as pasture. FSA Crop Acres were seeded to native grasses, however there are 201.68 +/- Acres designated as Crop Acres with FSA. The FSA crop acres are primarily comprised of Belfield-Grail Clay Loams and have an Overall SPI of 68. A livestock dugout is located in the northeast quarter, along with a water tank on the north side of the property currently supplied by well water from the farmstead. If continued use of the well water is desired by both parties, it will be the responsibility of the new owners to negotiate and establish a separate agreement, rural water is piped along the south side of the road (buyer to contact the local water supplier to ensure that another tap is possible). Mature shelterbelts provide additional protection throughout the parcel. Includes over 180 acres of productive cropland ready to be put back into production and approximately 0.5 miles of ND Highway 85 frontage.
Parcel 3
Excellent access and frontage along ND Hwy. #85. Includes approximately 83 acres of productive cropland currently utilized as pasture ,but ready to be put back into production, with soils comprised primarily of Wyola-Grail and Sen-Janesburg Silt Loams and an overall SPI of 74.4! Southwest Rural water runs along the south side of the road on 20th Street SW.
Parcel 4
All acres are currently being utilized as pasture and are seeded to native grasses, there are 26.99 acres that are identified as FSA Crop Acre that could be put back into production or utilized as hay land. Mature Shelterbelt with access off 20th Street SW. This property would make a fantastic setting for a residential home or hobby farm! Southwest Rural water runs along the south side of the road on 20th Street SW.
Parcel 5
Excellent fencing and good access throughout the property. A 5 GPM well is located in the southeast quarter with new well controls and electrical service. Southwest Rural Water also supplies a pasture tap in the southwest corner of the parcel, providing an additional water source along with a 500 gallon rented propane tank. Rural water runs along the south ditch on 20th Street SW. Crop acres are currently utilized as pasture but are ready to be put back into production! Soils are primarily comprised of Stady Loams with an overall SPI of 52.7!
Parcel 6
Established farmstead surrounded by mature trees featuring corrals, fenced pasture, and a livestock shed. Well water services the home, with an existing tap that currently supplies water to the tanks on the north side of Parcel 2. If continued well water access is desired by both parties, it will be the responsibility of the new owners to negotiate and establish a separate agreement. A private well supplies livestock water and water to the home on the farmstead. There is a Rural water hookup northwest of the home that runs a hydrant on the property. The property also includes an older home, offering potential for continued residential use or as a headquarters for a farming or ranching operation. The home has two bedrooms and one non functioning bathroom, a dining room and family room on a solid foundation. A newer water heater, expansion tank and electrical box are included as well as a 500 gallon propane tank.
