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611.88 Acres in Barnes County, North Dakota

AUCTION DATE: August 14 11:00am

- August 16 11:00am

(CST)

Barnes County, ND

611.88 Acres

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Property Description

611.88 deeded acres for sale in Barnes County, ND via AcrePro timed online auction. This expansive property consists of 611.88 deeded acres offered as four tracts, providing a mix of cropland with highly productive Gardena loam soils, pasture with water access and excellent grass, and beautiful recreational land located just over an hour away from Fargo, ND.
 Lake Ashtabula is located in one of the most scenic valleys in North Dakota and offers multiple recreational opportunities such as hunting, fishing, ATV riding, snowmobiling, hiking, horseback riding and more. On Tract 4, there is an old farmstead site that would make a great building site for a cabin or home. For horse owners, there is space to put up a barn connected to some of the most beautiful riding areas and pasture around. The area has also become a prominent area for wind turbine development which has brought a lot of value to area landowners.
With an excellent soil profile, great access, and great drainage, the cropland is some of the best ground in Barnes County. The predominant soil type for the tillable ground on Tracts 1, 2, and 3 is Gardena loam and the natural slope down to Lake Ashtabula gives it excellent drainage. The land is conducive to growing corn, wheat, soybeans, dry edible beans, potatoes, sunflowers, and more. With Tracts 1 and 2 located along Hwy 19, a paved road, the property has excellent access. Tracts 3 and 4 are accessed by 20th St SE.
Parcel 1: 
  • NW 1/4, Section 8-142-58 Ashtabula Township, Barnes County, ND Less 2.51 acres R/W. 157.49 deeded acres
  • 133.86 +- cropland acres 88 Pl
  • 13.23 +- shelter belt acres
  • 8.64 +- grassland acres (expired Conservation Reserve Program). Would be an excellent building location, wind turbine location, or candidate to re-enroll into CRP.
  • 2024 Crop: Pinto Beans
  • Available to farm in 2025
  • Tract contains wetland
Parcel 2: 
  • SW 1/4 of Section 8-142-58. Ashtabula Township, Barnes County, ND less 2.51 acres R/W. 157.49 deeded acres
  • 144.15 +- cropland acres 85.9 PI
  • 13.34 +- pasture on east side
  • 2024 Crop: Pinto Beans
  • Available to farm in 2025
  • Tract contains wetland

Parcel 3:

  • See highlighted lines on map of SE 1/4 of Section 8-142.58 Ashtabula Township of Barnes County, ND.
  • 57.43+- Deeded acres (TBD by Survey)
  • 53.50 +- crop land acres 82.5 PI
  • 3.93. +- tree row acres (west side)
  • To be surveyed at sellers expense if different buyer than Parcel 4
  • 2024 Crop: Pinto Beans
  • Available to farm in 2025

Parcel 4:

  • NE 1/4 & SE 1/4 (less +- 57.43 acres in Parcel 3) of section 8-142-58, Ashtabula Township of Barnes County. Deeded acres +- 239.47
  • 230.00 +- fenced pasture acres (plus access to 7.12 acres of Baldhill Dam/Lake Ashtabula/U.S. Government land  in the SE 1/4-see aerial map.) (Very good water access on rocky ground)
  • Easy lake access for shore fishing and ice fishing
  • Numerous whitetail deer, waterfowl, upland game, and furbearers
  • Potential building site with mature trees
  • Located approximately 70 miles from Fargo, ND, and 17 miles from Valley City, ND
Cropland and pasture leases terminate at the end of the 2024 cropping and grazing season.
FSA cropland acres in Parcels 1, 2, & 3 are 332.75. If parcels sold to different buyers FSA cropland acres would be reconstituted) estimates of cropland acres in each parcel are per AgriData drawings.)
Driving Directions:
From Sibley, ND: Head west on ND-26 for 6 miles. Turn left onto Highway 19 and head south for 4 miles and you will arrive at the NW corner of Tract 1. Continue south for 1/2 mile and you will arrive at the NW corner of Tract 2. Continue south for 1/2 mile then turn left onto 20th St SE and head east for 1/2 mile and you will arrive at the SW corner of Tract 3. Continue east for approximately 1/4 mile and you will arrive at the SW corner of Tract 4.
From Dazey ND: From the turn onto ND-1, 1/2 mile east of Dazey, head south on ND-1 for 1/2 mile. Turn left and head east for six miles and turn right onto Highway 19 and head south for 4 miles and you will arrive at the NW corner of Tract 1. Continue south for 1/2 mile and you will arrive at the NW corner of Tract 2. Continue south for 1/2 mile then turn left onto 20th St SE and head east for 1/2 mile and you will arrive at the SW corner of Tract 3. Continue east for approximately 1/4 mile and you will arrive at the SW corner of Tract 4.
About Lake Ashtabula, North Dakota

Lake Ashtabula is located 12 miles northwest of Valley City, N.D., and is situated in one of the most scenic river valleys in the region, offering visitors a wide range of recreation opportunities. The lake offers activities for every season of the year. Fishing and snowmobiling are available in the winter. The spring and fall bring a beautiful view of the migrating waterfowl. There are plenty of activities available in the summer, such as fishing, boating, camping, swimming and picnicking.There are three designated swimming areas around the lake. Seven boat launching ramps are maintained to provide boaters and fisherman access to all areas of the lake. Picnic facilities and playgrounds are located at most sites. All sites have access to drinking water and rest rooms. The Corps of Engineers operates seven recreation areas at Lake Ashtabula, providing a variety of facilities and services, as well as actively manages 14 separate wildlife areas at Lake Ashtabula. These areas provide quality habitat for many species of wildlife. All Corps’ wildlife management areas are open to the public for hunting. Contact the North Dakota Game and Fish Department for seasons, restrictions and licenses. Baldhill Dam, located at Lake Ashtabula, was completed in 1950 primarily as a water supply structure but also provides important flood control benefits along the Sheyenne River. (https://www.valleycitytourism.com/lakeashtabula)

*Photos and videos taken on July 10th, 2024

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Legal Description

SW1/4 LESS 2.51 A R/W 157.49 ACRES NW1/4 LESS 2.51 A R/W 157.49 ACRES SE1/4 LESS 7.12 A FOR BALDHILL DAM 152.88 ACRES NE1/4 LESS 15.98 A FOR BALDHILL DAM 144.02 ACRES

About Wendell Herman

Wendell grew up on his family farm in Benson County, North Dakota. He received his Bachelor’s & Master’s degrees in Agricultural Economics from North Dakota State University. He then started his 40 year career with Wells Fargo as a Farm Manager before becoming the Vice President and Senior Trust Administrator. Wendell’s experience with family trusts and deep understanding of agricultural land has made him a tremendous asset for all of his clients. Wendell and his wife Sue reside in Fargo. They love traveling to visit their kids and grandkids, and are passionate fans of the NDSU Bison! Wendell is a licensed Real Estate Salesperson in North Dakota and Minnesota.

Wendell Herman

Land Sales Specialist

wendell.herman@acrepro.com

701-361-4645

About David Gorder

David is the Managing Broker and Auctioneer of AcrePro Farm Agency and has been a licensed real estate professional in North Dakota and Minnesota since 2016. He was born and raised in Grand Forks, ND and graduated from the University of North Dakota in 2013 with a Business Management and Entrepreneurship degree. He spent the next five years in ag sales with CHS Inc. before launching his farmland sales and management business, The Farm Agency in 2018. David also owns and manages an equipment auction business, Resource Auction, which specializes in agricultural equipment sales. He and his team launched AcrePro Farm Agency in 2021. David and his wife, Annie, have four kids and live in Grand Forks.

David Gorder

Managing Broker & Auctioneer

david.gorder@acrepro.com

701-739-1292

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