Lefor, ND 58641 - Stark County

960 +/- Acres - Stark County, ND

Wednesday, October 9, 2019 4:00 p.m. (MT)

Auction Location: Grand Dakota Lodge & Convention Center - Dickinson, ND

Auction Note: The Gutenkunst farm is a good property near Lefor, North Dakota offering an exceptional balance of cropland, hayland, Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), and grassland. This property is extremely diverse and can work to muscle build any balance sheet or land portfolio. Much of this land holds Soil Productivity Index (SPI) averages in the mid to high 60s and 70's, and is suitable to be a tremendous addition to any farm production operation in southern Stark County.

PARCEL 1:

Acres: 280 +/-

Legal: S 26-137-94 (Less Farmstead)

FSA Cropland Acres: 128.15 +/-

Parcel 1 is an extremely diverse and productive property. Featuring 280 +/- acres balanced with productive hay land and native pasture surrounding the original farmstead in the southeast corner. The farmstead will be offered separately as a 40 acre parcel that would blend well with this land to make a great full half section.

PARCEL 1a (Farmstead):

Acres: 40 +/-

Legal: SE 26-137-94 (To be surveyed)

Farmhouse:

Built: 1929

Total Square Footage: 1216 sq. ft.

The farmhouse first floor includes 2 bedrooms, living room, family room, large kitchen and bathroom. Full basement and additional 10 ft. x 23 ft. entry way and utility room was added in the mid-1950's when running water was installed. The house was also remodeled at that time and a third bedroom was added in the attic. The farmhouse is currently serviced by Southwest Water Authority and has fiber optic cable. Appliances are included. New propane furnace and central air conditioning has just recently been installed. Shingles were replaced in 2006.

Machine Shed:

Built: 1981

Dimensions: 48 ft. x 73 ft.

The machine shed is serviced by an independent electric meter and a Southwest Water hydrant was added in 2008.

Detached Garage:

Built: 1930

Dimensions: 20 ft. x 20 ft.

Two car detached garage with shingles that were replaced in 2015.

Cattle Pole Barn:

Built: 1981

Dimensions: 36 ft. x 60 ft.

New fiberglass skylights replace in 2018.

Additional Buildings:

The property also features a 16 ft. x 20 ft. tool shed, a 16 ft. x 30 ft. feed granary, and a 2400 bushel grain bin and corrals.

PARCEL 2:

Acres: 160 +/-

Legal: NE 35-137-94

FSA Cropland Acres: 155.08 +/-

This is yet another very productive parcel of land currently utilized for hay production. However with over 96% considered cropland with a Soil Productivity Index (SPI) of 64, here is a great opportunity to reintroduce this land into crop production.

PARCEL 3:

Acres: 160 +/-

Legal: S S 25-137-94

FSA Cropland Acres: 106.8 +/-

Parcel 3 is a long quarter with good access and a balanced profile as well. Again, excellent soils highlight the 106 acres of cropland with a Soil Productivity Index (SPI) of 72.3. The balance of the quarter is productive native grasses with good fences and natural water with a stock dam on the south side of the pasture.

PARCEL 4:

Acres: 320 +/-

Legal: N 31-137-93

FSA Cropland Acres: 201.12 +/-

CRP: 102.68 +/- Acres at $33.10/acre - Expires: 9/30/2020

Parcel 4 offers over 300 acres of cropland with excellent access along 53rd St. Of the cropland considered, 200 acres is currently in hay production, while 102 acres has a short term left on a Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contract. The entire half section has an average Soil Productivity Index (SPI) of 65, and offers very productive soils throughout the entire half section.

Owner: Gutenkunst Farms, LLLP

This sale is managed by Pifer's Auction Company, Kevin Pifer, ND # 715. All statements made the day of the auction take precedence over all printed materials. The seller reserves the right to reject or accept any and all bids.