Plum Creek Land Auction

Farmland   ~   Hunting   ~   Ranch Land
7364+acres plus BLM And School Lease
Gail V. Miller Trust Estate 

Wed. April 19, 2023  *    1 pm  MT

At American Legion Hall, west edge of Philip, SD                

Haakon County – West Central South Dakota

• Offered in 9 tracts & as an Entire Contiguous Unit —–north of Philip, SD
• Beauty abounds w/trees, draws, Plum Creek & South Creek
• Cropland and good Pastures to put pounds on cattle!
• Outstanding Hunting!  ~~ Mule Deer, Whitetails, Pheasants, Grouse, Ducks, and other Game.  Good spots for wildlife food plots.
• Property centrally located to 3 progressive livestock markets, 5 grain elevators, as well as lumber, hardware, veterinarian, medical,
  and other shopping.
• Excellent access to all tracts.
• Build your own right-sized Ranch by combining several tracts
• Beautiful Home/Headquarters site on Tract 1, but many good spots on other tracts

From  Philip, SD, go 25 miles north on Hwy 73 to Billsburg Corner, then 4 miles east  on Hwy 34.  Property lies along both sides of Hwy 34 OR From Faith, SD, go 28 miles south on US Hwy 73, then east 32 miles on Hwy 34 OR From Pierre, SD, go 57 miles west on Hwy 34 ~ 22822 SD Hwy 34, Philip SD    ****Maps and info are in mail boxes as you reach each property.  Tract Signs are posted and ribbons mark corners of tracts. 

*****Internet bidding is not available at this auction. Please call Dan ahead of Auction Day to make arrangements to bid by phone.

******Tract 1: parts of Sec. 7, 11, 12, 14 & 18, north of Hwy 34 -center: 611.13 acres ~ Heart of the ranch ~ House & Buildings ~ Pasture plus 260 acres fenced hay fields on east  ~ Stock Dams ~ Plum Creek ~ Rural Water Tap w/lines into corrals & east pasture ~ Cattle underpass from Tract 1 to Tract 3 (near older set of corrals) ~ 3-bedroom, 2 bath, 1-story brick House w/central air, fireplace, 3 season porch, new shingles & plumbing ~ 2014 post frame 60×120 steel bldg. w/full concrete ~ 32×70 pole barn ~ 26×32 garage w/concrete ~ 40×48 pole barn ~ 3250 bu grain bin ~ Water tap in Tract 1 is piped under Hwy to water 4 tanks in the north part of Tract 3 ~ T5N-R21E & T5N-R22E ~ Taxes: $ 3,199.59 or $ 5.24 per acre 

*******Tract 2: parts of Sec. 7 & 17, north of Hwy 34 -east: 444.61 acres ~ Some hay fields, but mostly pasture ~ 15+ FSA cropland acres ~ 2 nice stock dams, one on the east which is quite large & one on the west ~ T5N-R22E ~ Taxes: $ 939.33 or $ 2.11 per acre 

*******Tract 3: parts of Sec. 12, 13 & 14, south of Hwy 34, w/Plum Creek & Tornado Ranch Rd: 962.43 acres, plus 160 BLM ~ 2015 Morton 42×120 Building surrounded by corrals ~ Rural Water Tap w/tank near center of Sec. 13 ~ Beautiful wooded Plum Creek with good protection ~ South Creek flows into Plum Creek just south of Hwy ~ Small hay fields ~ 129+ FSA cropland acres ~ Pasture Corrals near hay yard ~ 4 additional tanks are watered from Tract 1: one in corrals by new barn, one east of Plum Creek, & two west of Plum Creek ~ Windbreak ~ 2^nd east set of working corrals ~ Hay yard  ~ Pasture ~ Cattle underpass from Tract 3 to Tract 1 ~ T5N-R21E ~ Taxes: $ 2,668.48 or $ 2.77 per acre 

*******Tract 4: parts of Sec. 13, 17, 18, & 19, south of Hwy 34: 593.41 acres ~ 150 acre fenced Hay Field, could be farmed ~ Pasture w/Stock Dam ~ T5N-R21E & T5N-R22E ~ Taxes: $ 1,683.62 or $ 2.84 per acre 

*******Tract 5: parts of Sec. 21 & 28, north of Hwy 34: 674.85 acres ~ All pasture ~ Access from Hwy & Quinn Rd ~ Water Tap just east of School Bldg in Sec. 28 w/pipeline to one tank in Sec. 21 & one tank in Sec. 28 ~ Water from this Tract 5 Tap goes under Hwy to one tank in Sec. 28 (Tract 6), one tank in Sec. 29 (Tract 7) and one tank in Sec. 19 (Tract 7) ~ At least two Stock Dams ~ Cattle underpass under Hwy 34 from Tract 5 to Tract 7 ~ T5N-R22E ~ Taxes: $ 916.38 or $ 1.36 per acre 

*******Tract 6: part of Sec. 28, south of Hwy 34: 518.38 acres ~ All pasture ~ One bigger Stock Dam and several smaller ones ~ Pipelines for the tank comes from the north side of the highway from the Tap in Tract 5 ~ the tank on the section line between Sections 28 and 29 is in Sec. 29 (Tract 7), based on handheld GPS ~ west side of Sec. 28 is fenced ~ Fence on north side of this tract is not accurately placed ~ T5N-R22E ~ Taxes: $ 733.55 or $ 1.42 per acre

*******Tract 7: parts of Sec. 19, 20, 21, 29 & 30, south of Hwy 34 (southeast part of ranch): 1124.19 acres ~ All Pasture ~ Stock Dams ~ Picturesque Draws ~ Some trees ~ One tank in northeast part of Sec. 19 from Tract 5 Tap ~ Another fenceline tank is just into Sec. 29 (Tract 7), and presently helps water Sec. 28 (Tract 6) ~ The water for these tanks all comes from the tap in Tract 5 (Sec. 28) ~ Cattle underpass under Hwy 34 from Tract 7 to Tract 5 ~ South fence (Sec. 29) running east and west is not on the line according to survey ~ To fully utilize the rural water pipeline, Tracts 6 & 7 would need to purchase Tract 5 ~ T5N-R22E ~ Taxes: $ 1,373.89 or $ 1.22 per acre

******Tract 8: parts of Sec. 19, 23, 24 & 30, no Hwy access, but along Tornado Ranch Rd: 1478.6 acres ~ All good, mostly native pasture, but some could be farmed ~ Stock Dams ~ Water Tap with tank on west side of Sec. 19, down into the draw ~ Beautiful South Creek with its 3 tributaries flows here, most often dry ~ Beautiful Protection w/excellent hunting ~ Trees ~ T5N-R21E & T5N-R22E ~ Taxes: $ 3,676.96 or $ 2.49 per acre

*******Tract 9: parts of Sec. 14, 15 & 16, south of Hwy 34 -west: 957.12 acres, plus 160 School Lease ~ Mostly native pasture, with 150 acre fenced hay field that could be farmed ~ Stock Dams ~ Water Tap in northeast corner of Sec. 16 with tank farther south ~ Cattle and wildlife protection ~ Hunting ~ T5N-R21E ~ Taxes: $ 2,723.94 or $ 2.85 per acre

Call auctioneers for private tour, or visit with Auctioneers and view property on:  Sun. April 2  from Noon – 3 pm 

Mineral Rights:  Mineral rights, if any, held by Seller, will transfer to new owner.

Fences:  This has been one large ranch for many years. Most perimeter fences are on property borders, but some are not quite. Pasture divisions are part of the entire ranch design, and don’t usually follow section lines. Some of the fences have been put in place to accommodate difficult topography and for ease of repair and upkeep. If property sells in tracts, additional fencing may be needed. As per SD law, in the case of a joint fence to separate two properties, each party is to fence the right half of the needed fence when facing the fence.

FSA: FSA has designated 745.67 acres as cropland, but there are no crop base acres at this time.

Real Estate Taxes: 7364.72 Total Acres. Seller pays all the 2022 Real Estate Taxes, and a pro-rata share of the 2023 taxes, based on date of closing.  Taxes for 2022:      $ 17,915.75 or $ 2.43 per acre

West Central Electric: There is an electric meter in Sec. 12 (Tract 1).  Seller will cooperate in the transfer of this meter to new owners of Tract 1 Electricity is near other tracts.   

West River/Lyman Jones Rural Water 605-669-2931 or 800-851-2349:  There are 5 taps on this property. The Tract 1 Tap (Sec. 12) waters the home, corrals, and one pasture hydrant in the east pasture. It is piped under the highway to 4 tanks: one in the corral east of the new barn, one on the east side of Plum Creek and west of Tornado Ranch Road, and two tanks west of Plum Creek. The Tract 3 Tap (Sec. 13) waters one tank in Sec. 13. (This Tract 3 Tap, in the southern part of Sec. 13, could possibly be piped to provide water to the other Tract 3 tanks that are presently watered by the Tract 1 Tap, but this is not guaranteed, and prospective buyers are advised to consult WR/L-J Rural Water at the above number.) The Tract 5 Tap (Sec. 28) waters two tanks in Tract 5 ( one in Sec. 21 and one in Sec. 28), and then goes under Hwy 34 to water one tank in Tract 6 (Sec. 28), and two tanks in Tract 7 (Sec. 19 & 29). The Tract 8 Tap (Sec. 19) waters a tank down in the draw in Tract 8 (Sec. 19).  The Tract 9 Tap is in the northeast part of Sec. 16 (Tract 9). It waters a tank farther south in the deeded land of Sec. 16.  If tracts sell to separate parties, and additional rural water taps are desired, it is advised that bidders talk to the water company prior to the auction.

SD School Lease Land, Mike Cornelison land agent (605) 773-4172): Most recent yearly lease is $ 2521 for 320 acres for 2023. Lease expires 3/1/2028. Lease will go with Sec. 16, T5N-21E, Tract 9. New owner must qualify with School Lands office. Lease allows 145.92 AUMs.

BLM (Bureau of Land Management) Talk to Ryan Knutson at (605-892-7011): Tract 3 includes the transfer of a BLM lease for 160 acres. Auth. # 2501229. 53 AUM Allotment # 02759 South Creek. The total cost of this BLM lease has been $ 71.55 per year. New owner must qualify with the BLM office. The BLM is not fenced to separate it from the deeded acres.

Golden West Telecommunications: Telephone and Internet (Dial 777 or 866-833-6683)

Haakon 27-1 School District: main elementary and high school in Philip, plus grade school just north of Milesville

Churches:  Catholic and Evangelical Free in Milesville, and many others in Philip, SD

Airports:  Commercial flights into Pierre and Rapid City, with local airport in Philip.  Call for information and assistance.

Terms: Successful bidder will deposit 10 % irrevocable earnest money on Auction Day with balance due in certified funds for closing and possession between June 7, 2023, and June 15, 2023. Property sells without buyer contingency.  Have financial arrangements secured prior to bidding.  Marketable title transferred by Deed, subject to any easements, restrictions, or reservations of record.  Acreage determined by Haakon County Assessor, FSA maps, and Agri-Data Surety maps.  Land sold by legal description only.  No survey provided. 

Title Insurance & Closing: First American Title Co, Rapid City, SD, 605-348-4200, will conduct the closing.  Policy is available for inspection prior to auction. Title Insurance and Closing Agent Fee will be split equally between Buyer and Seller.

1031 Exchange: Seller will cooperate to facilitate a 1031 exchange, if needed by the buyer, as long as it doesn’t affect the closing date.

Inspect Property to the extent deemed necessary, and rely upon your own judgment when bidding.  Do your own research both onsite and offsite.  Descriptions and information are from sources deemed reliable; however, neither the Seller, Auctioneers, nor associated personnel is making any guarantees or warranties, actual or implied.  Property is sold “As-is, Where-is.”

Sale is subject to approval by the Estate of Gail Miller and the Gail Miller Trust
Announcements made at Auction take precedence over any printed material or prior representations.  Auctioneers represent Seller in this transaction.
Plum Creek Tract Legals          Total Unit:  7364.72 acres
          Acreages are not according to any legal survey but will be used to determine the price of the tracts at auction. 

22822 SD Hwy 34 – Philip SD

Tract 1:        611.03                               (north side of Hwy – center)

T5N-21

          Section 11
80 acres        S2SE4         

Section 12

          160 acres      NE4
          40 acres        S2N2SW4
         64.25  acres  That portion of the S2SW4 lying north of highway right of way, as shown in Plat R2, page 70
         136.75 acres That portion of the SE4 lying north of highway right of way,  as shown in Plat R2, page 71

Section 14              

          18.09 acres   That portion of the NE4NW4 lying north of highway right of way,  as shown in Plat R2, page 36
          30 acres        That portion of the NE4 lying north of highway right of way, as shown in Plat R2, page 68

T5N-22

          Section 7
          79.04 acres   Government Lots 3 and 4

          Section 18
         3 acres         That portion of Government Lot 1 lying north of highway right of way, as shown in Plat R2, page 73 

Tract 2:        444.61 acres                               (north side of Hwy – east)

T5N-22

          Section 7

                    40 acres        SE4SW4

                    10 acres        W2E2SW4SE4

                    20 acres        W2SW4SE4 

           Section 17
                  160 acres      NW4
                  90.5 acres   That portion of the SW4 lying north and east of highway right of way, as shown in Plat R2, page 35

          Section 18

                      17.81 acres  That portion of the NE4NW4 lying north of highway right of way, as shown in Plat R2, page 73

                     106.3  acres  That portion of the NE4 lying north of highway right of way, as shown in Plat R2, page 74 

Tract 3:        962.43 acres     plus 160 acre BLM  (south of Hwy, w/Plum Creek & Tornado Ranch Rd)
T5N-21     

          Section 12
                    7.14 acres     That portion of the S2SW4 lying south of highway right of way,  as shown in Plat R2, page 70
                   15.2 acres     That portion of the SE4 lying south of highway right of way, as shown in Plat R2, page 71

        Section 13
                  80 acres        W2SW4
                 80 acres        W2SE4
                 156.67 acres That portion of the NW4 lying south of highway right of way, as shown in Plat R2, page 69

                     80 acres        W2NE4

                     20 acres        W2NE4NE4

                     20 acres        W2SE4NE4

                     10 acres        SE4SE4NE4

          Section 14

117.6 acres   That portion of the NE4 lying south of highway right of way,  as shown in Plat R2, page 68

                    15.82 acres   That portion of the NE4NW4 lying south of highway right of way,  as shown in Plat R2, page 36

                     40 acres        SE4NW4

                     20 acres        E2SW4NW4

                     160 acres      SE4

                     80 acres        E2SW4

                     40 acres        E2W2SW4

                     20 acres        E2W2W2SW4 

Tract 4:        593.41 Acres     (south of Hwy, mostly across from Tract 2)
T5N-21

          Section 13
                  16.16 acres   That portion of the E2NE4NE4 lying south of highway right of way,  as shown in Plat R2, page 72

                     10 acres        NE4SE4NE4

T5N-22

          Section 17
                      54.5 acres    That portion of the SW4 lying south and west of highway right of way, as shown in Plat R2, page 35

          Section 18
                      36.62 acres   That portion of Government Lot 1 lying south of highway right of way, as shown in Plat R2, page 73

                     40 acres        SE4NW4

                    39.67 acres   Government Lot 2

                  79.49 acres   Government Lots 3 and 4

                  80 acres        E2SW4

                158.70 acres SE4, EXCEPTING therefrom highway right of way, as shown I Plat R2, page 49

                      7 acres        That portion of the NE4NW4 lying south of highway right of way,  as shown in Plat R2, page 73

                     41.27 acres   That portion of the NE4 lying south of highway right of way,  as shown in Plat R2, page 74

          Section 19
                  20 acres        N2NE4NE4   of Sec. 19

                 10 acres        N2S2NE4NE4    of Sec. 19

Tract 5:        674.85 acres          (east, north of Hwy 34)
T5N-22

          Section 21

                     320 acres      N2

                     160 acres      SE4

                       93.28 acre   That portion of the SW4 lying north and east of highway right of way, as shown in Plat R2, page 52

Section 28

                    99.57  acres  That portion of the NE4 lying north and east of highway right of way, as shown in Plat R2, page 28

                   2 acres        That portion of the SE4 lying north and east of highway right of way,  as shown in Plat R2, page 54 

Tract 6:        518.38 acres          (east, south of Hwy)
T5N-22

Section 28

                    47.04 acres   That portion of the NE4 lying south and west of highway right of way,  as shown in Plat R2, page 28

                     155.78 acres That portion of the SE4 lying south and west of highway right of way,  as shown in Plat R2, page 54

                    155.56 acres The NW4, EXCEPTING therefrom highway right of way, as shown in Plat R2, page 28

                  160 acres      SW4   

Tract 7:        1124.19 acres   (south of Hwy, sort of SE part of the ranch)
T5N-22                                                                                                               

          Section 19    (130 acres total)

                      80 acres        E2SE4

                     40 acres        SE4NE4  

                     10 acres        S2S2NE4NE4           

          Section 20

                  158.42 acres NW4 EXCEPTING therefrom highway right of way, as shown I Plat R2, page 27

                  63.8 acres     That portion of the NE4 lying south and west of highway right of way,  as shown in Plat R2, page 50

                     160 acres      SW4

                   159.4 acres   SE4 EXCEPTING therefrom highway right of way, as shown I Plat R2, page 51

          Section 21

                     52.57 acres   That portion of the SW4 lying south and west of highway right of way,  as shown in Plat R2, page 52

Section 29

                     320 acres      N2                          

Section 30

                  80 acres E2NE4         

Tract 8:        1478.6 acres          (no Hwy access, south part of ranch along both sides of Tornado Ranch Road)
T5N-21        

          Section 23

                     80 acres        E2NE4

                     40 acres        NE4SE4

          Section 24

          640 acres      ALL

T5N-22

          Section 19   (479.2 acres)

                     159.2 acres   Government Lots 1,2,3, 4

                      160 acres     E2W2

                      160 acres     W2E2

          Section 30

                    159.4 acres   Government Lots 1 and 2 and E2NW4

                     80 acres        W2NE4           

 Tract 9:        957.12 acres          plus 320 acres School Land Lease (west part of ranch, south of Hwy)
T5N-21 

          Section 14

                     18.7 acres     That portion of the NW4NW4 lying south of highway right of way,  as shown in Plat R2, page 67

                     20 acres        W2SW4NW4

                     20 acres        W2W2W2SW4

Section 15

                     120 acres      That portion of the NE4 lying south of highway right of way,  as shown in Plat R2, page 66

                     146.62 acres The NW4, EXCEPTING therefrom highway right of way, as shown in Plat R2, page 80

                    320 acres      S2

Section 16

                 155.81 acres The NE4, EXCEPTING therefrom highway right of way, as shown in Plat R2, page 31

                155.99 acres The NW4, EXCEPTING therefrom highway right of way, as shown in Plat R2, page 30                      

Owner: Gail V. Miller Trust
Broker Participation Invited.  Call for forms & deadline.

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