Butte County, SD Property for Sale
Executive Summary: The Stranberg Section is a very nice, productive parcel with terrific highway access and pipeline water. This is a diverse parcel containing grass, tillable land, hay land, and some CRP, all in excellent condition and ready to be put to work.
Location
Property Location: The property is located 19 miles north of Newell, SD right along Highway 79 in Butte County, South Dakota.
Locale
Located approximately 19 miles north of Newell along the Highway 79 corridor in Butte County, this property is situated in the Castle Rock area, widely recognized as the “Center of the Nation.” This central positioning offers a unique blend of accessibility and seclusion, making it ideal for both agricultural operations and long-term investment.
Surrounded by productive farm and ranch ground, the area is known for its strong agricultural heritage, reliable growing conditions, and expansive prairie landscapes. The property benefits from direct highway access, allowing for efficient transportation of equipment, livestock, and commodities, while still maintaining the quiet, open character that defines Western South Dakota.
With its strategic location, quality surrounding land use, and proximity to regional markets, this offering represents an excellent opportunity in one of Butte County’s most established agricultural regions.
Topography
The property is open and rolling.
Soils
The majority of the soil is Mostly Kyle and Pierre Clay soils with an average NCCPI Soil rating of 26.42.
Water
Castle Rock Water Users Association available for Purchase, Dams
Access
The property is highly accessible via SD Hwy 79 along western boundary, Section-line trail on southern boundary
Improvements
Fencing, Waterline, water tanks, dams
Operation
The property is currently used for producing feed base with 155.59 +/- acres tillable and 111.15 +/- acres of hay land, as well as grazing livestock on 199.26 +/- acres of grass, 60.97+/- acres of improved grass and 113.03 +/- acres of CRP producing a cash rent.
Utilities
Castle Rock Water Users Association Water available for Purchase, No power or phone currently on property. Power is nearby
Wildlife
Wildlife in the area include deer, antelope, coyote, coons, grouse
Leases
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) on 113.03 +/- acres which expires September 30, 2027.
Taxes
The 2025 Real Estate Taxes (Payable in 2026) were $2,164.62
Legal Description

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Tyson Hewitt, Broker Associate: Rapid City, SD Office, (605) 206-0034
JD Hewitt, Managing Broker: Rapid City, SD Office, (605) 347-1100
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