Bottineau County 480 Acres +/- Lois Ritter Family

Timed auction by Dakota Plains Realty

Starts Jan 19, 2027 12:00 PM CST. Ends Jan 21, 2027 12:00 PM CST

LAND AUCTION 480± Acres Bottineau County, North Dakota – Sold in 3 Lots Peabody Township ONLINE AUCTION ONLY Bidding Opens: 1 - 19 - 2027 Bidding Closes: 1 - 21 - 2027 An opportunity to add acres, establish a farmland investment, or build a larger holding in Bottineau County, North Dakota. This auction offers 480± acres in three separate 160± acre lots in Peabody Township. With land in Sections 22 and 27, the offering gives buyers a choice of individual quarters within one concentrated area. Producers can pursue acres that complement an existing operation, while investors can consider ownership of agricultural land with potential for farm rental income. The quarters are located along 98th Street NE, with Lot 1 on the north side and Lots 2 and 3 to the south. Lot 2 is the northwest quarter of Section 27, and Lot 3 lies immediately east of it. Their proximity is a practical advantage for a buyer seeking to operate nearby fields together. Offered separately, the lots also allow buyers to focus their bidding on the acreage, soils, and location that fit their plans and budget. Lot: 1 Acres: 160± acres Legal: Southeast Quarter of Section 22; Township 162 North, Range 77 West, Peabody Township, Bottineau County, North Dakota Parcel Number: 14-0000-06500-000 Productivity Index: - 51.4  NCCPI Soybean Rating: 36.7  2025 Taxes: $807.09  Mapped Wetlands - 2.72 acres  Lot 1 offers an opportunity to acquire 160± acres of farmland in the Southeast Quarter of Section 22. The quarter includes loam and fine sandy loam soils, with most mapped slopes at 0 to 2 percent and some at 2 to 6 percent. For an operator already farming in the area, the property may be a practical addition to an established operation. It also offers an entry into farmland ownership for a buyer considering an agricultural investment. Located on the north side of 98th Street NE, the quarter offers a setting for buyers to plan around their equipment, crop rotations, and operating needs. The winding lowland corridor and small wetland features are part of the property’s character. Field layout and soil conditions provide a starting point for evaluating its agricultural use and developing a management plan suited to the land.    Lot: 2 Acres: 160± acres Legal: Northwest Quarter of Section 27; Township 162 North, Range 77 West, Peabody Township, Bottineau County, North Dakota Parcel Number: 14-0000-06518-000 Productivity Index: 81.8  NCCPI Soybean Rating: 53.5  2025 Taxes: $1,418.86 Mapped Wetlands : 4.04 acres  Lot 2 offers 160± acres in the Northwest Quarter of Section 27, with an 81.8 weighted Productivity Index and a 53.5 NCCPI soybean rating. Aberdeen-Overly silt loams and Overly-Great Bend silty clay loams account for nearly the entire mapped quarter. All mapped soils have slopes of 0 to 2 percent. The property presents an opportunity for farm expansion or agricultural land ownership in Peabody Township. Road frontage along the north and west sides adds practical appeal for field operations. The broad field configuration gives buyers an opportunity to consider how the quarter would work with their machinery, crop rotations, and harvest plans. A producer can evaluate the land as part of a working farm, while an investor can consider potential leasing arrangements and a long-term ownership plan. Lot: 3 Acres: 160± acres Legal: Northeast Quarter of Section 27; Township 162 North, Range 77 West, Peabody Township, Bottineau County, North Dakota Parcel Number: 14-0000-06516-000 Productivity Index: 61.6  NCCPI Soybean Rating: 43.6  2025 Taxes: $1,004.46  Mapped Wetlands 8.47 acres  Lot 3 offers 160± acres of farmland in the Northeast Quarter of Section 27. Aberdeen-Overly silt loams cover 64.8 percent of the mapped area, with Exline silt loam accounting for 29 percent. Most mapped slopes are 0 to 2 percent. The quarter presents an opportunity to acquire agricultural acres along 98th Street NE for an existing operation or a farmland investment. For a neighboring producer, this quarter may fit an existing rotation or provide room to expand. Its agricultural acreage gives buyers a foundation for considering future crop and management plans. Wetland features are part of the field setting and should be considered when reviewing equipment routes. Ownership offers the opportunity to put a plan in place that reflects the buyer’s operating needs and long-term goals.    FSA Farm Tract 1454 FSA Farmland: 474.37 acres FSA Cropland: 460.88 acres DCP Cropland: 460.88 acres Wheat Base: 268.88 acres | PLC Yield: 31 Sunflower Base: 123.98 acres | PLC Yield: 1,233 Soybean Base: 46.50 acres | PLC Yield: 19 Total Base Acres: 439.36 acres CRP: 0.00 acres reported for Tract 1454 Combined 2025 Taxes: $3,230.41 before early-payment discounts The combined tract includes 460.88 FSA cropland acres, giving this offering a substantial agricultural foundation. Wheat, sunflower, and soybean base acreage provides additional information for buyers evaluating the farm. The FSA figures apply to Tract 1454 as a whole; individual lot acreages and crop-base allocations remain to be confirmed through FSA. The offering provides an opportunity to acquire farmland within an established agricultural area. For an established producer, additional land in a familiar farming area can create room for the next stage of an operation. These quarters offer a chance to evaluate expansion around existing equipment, labor, and crop-marketing plans. Wheat, sunflowers, and soybeans are reflected in the farm’s crop-base history. Future rotations and other crop or forage choices will depend on field conditions, moisture, and management.For an investor, the three-lot offering provides a choice in the size of the purchase. A single 160± acre quarter may suit one ownership plan, while multiple successful lot purchases could create a larger farmland holding. Leasing to a producer may provide a way to pursue rental income without farming the land directly. Rental terms, operating costs, possession, and expected returns should be evaluated for the individual purchase.The separate-lot auction format allows buyers to pursue the amount of land that fits their plans. A producer may be ready to add acreage to an existing operation, while an investor may be making a first farmland purchase or expanding an agricultural holding. Buyers can set their bidding plans around their budget, intended use, and the final auction terms.Recreational enjoyment is an additional benefit of ownership. Small wetlands, pond areas, and field edges may offer seasonal wildlife viewing and hunting opportunities. These features add interest to land whose primary appeal is its agricultural use and the opportunity to own farmland in Peabody Township.Whether the goal is to expand a farm, begin a farmland investment, or acquire land for a future generation, this auction offers three distinct entry points. Each lot represents 160± acres, with its own soil profile and place within the overall offering. Buyers have the opportunity to choose the quarter that fits today’s needs or pursue a larger holding as part of a longer-term plan.The auction offering totals 480± acres based on the three 160-acre tax parcels. FSA acreage and digital soil-map acreage differ from tax acreage and are not surveys. Soil ratings are weighted averages, and the NCCPI figures shown are soybean ratings. Wetland inventory totals are mapping estimates, not certified determinations; the FSA record also identifies wetlands or farmed wetlands. Buyers should verify boundaries, access, conservation restrictions, acreage, taxes, and final auction terms before bidding.

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