Property Location:  Sturgis, Meade County, SD

Property Directions: From Sturgis, East on SD Highway 34 approximately 14 miles to the intersection of Hwy 34 and 140th Avenue, drive north on 140th Ave. For approximately 3 miles to the southeast corner of the property.

Since the gold rush days of the late 1870’s, following Custer’s Expedition, the Northern Black Hills of South Dakota have been a destination of folks in a variety of pursuits. Aspiring to business, ranching, logging, exploration, recreation or retirement, they have migrated to the area and found open spaces, a moderate climate, friendly faces and fulfilled expectations.  

The legendary town of Sturgis, SD has a population of approximately 7,000 and is located only 12 miles away from the property. Sturgis provides the area with ample variety in character and history. Infamous for their well-known ‘Sturgis Bike Rally’, the small town takes on a character of its own with motorcycle enthusiasts showing out by the thousands. Area attractions include Black Hills National Cemetery, Bear Butte State Park, Fort Meade Calvary Museum, Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame and Wonderland Cave. Enjoy the local public golf course and scenic drive through Vanocker Canyon or Boulder Canyon. Recreational activities include hiking, horseback riding, or enjoying countless ATV/snow mobile trails of the hills are readily available year-round. 

In the nearby Black Hills area, countless recreation activities are available including Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse monument, Natural hot springs, abundant wildlife, fossil hunting, and the rich cultural history of the Native American Sioux Tribe. 

Regional services such as medical, commercial airline services, financial and legal, retail shopping, entertainment and higher education opportunities are all available in the surrounding communities of Rapid City located 28 miles southeast and Spearfish 21 miles northwest of Sturgis. 

The topography of the Blotsky property is gentle and rolling.

Nunn Clay Loam

Water service is provided by Bear Butte Valley Rural Water.

Access to the property is available via a County gravel road.

No improvements are included.

In recent years the property has been utilized for feed production and livestock grazing.

Whitetail and mule deer frequent the property, as well as antelope, turkey, grouse, pheasant, duck, geese, and coyotes. 

The property is serviced by Butte Electric Cooperative.

No lease shall survive Closing.

 The 2024 Real Estate taxes were $2,105.12. 

• Tract 1: 

  Township 7 North Range 7 East, Meade County, SD BHM 

  Section 34; N2SE4, NE4SW4 +/- 120.00 Acres 

• Tract 2: 

  Township 7 North Range 7 East, Meade County, SD BHM 

  Section 34; SW4SE4 +/- 40.00 Acres 

• Tract 3: 

  Township 7 North Range 7 East, Meade County, SD BHM 

  Section 34; SE4SE4 +/- 40.00 Acres 

Terms & Conditions

Please read and review the Auction Terms and Conditions thoroughly before registering to bid and placing a bid. If you do not understand the terms or have not read these terms, please do not register.

Placing a bid on any auction indicates acceptance of and agreement with the Terms and Conditions of this contractual agreement between the bidder and Hewitt Land Company.

Bidding & Registration Information

By registering as an online bidder, the bidder contractually agrees to comply with the Auction Terms and Conditions available on this bidding platform as well as at www.hewittlandcompany.com.

Identity verification is a standard part of the bidder registration process. If identity verification is questionable, Hewitt Land Company has the right to reject the registration, and bidding activity will be terminated. The Seller and Hewitt Land Company reserve the right to preclude any bidder if there is any question regarding credentials, mental fitness, et cetera.

Bidders agree to keep their username and password confidential, as they are personally held responsible for any and all activity involving their account.

Some auctions may require a credit card authorization to complete the bidder’s registration, and if the bidder fails to execute an accepted contract or provide the required Earnest Money Deposit by the deadline provided in the Auction Terms and Conditions, his/her credit card may be charged.

Online Use & Technical Issues

Internet connections may be delayed or unreliable as the sole source of communicating a bid to the auctioneer. Neither the seller nor Hewitt Land Company, Inc., nor any associates affiliated with Hewitt Land Company, Inc. shall bear any responsibility for internet connections. For assistance in placing bids during the auction feel free to call one of the following numbers; Tanner Hewitt, 605-490-7952, Tyson Hewitt, 605-206-0034, or JD Hewitt, 605-347-1100.

When using the online bidding website, the user agrees to obey any and all local, state and federal laws. Violations will result in termination of website use privileges.

In the event there are technical difficulties related to the server, software, internet or any other online auction-related technologies, Hewitt Land Company reserves the right to extend bidding, continue the bidding, or close the bidding. Neither the company providing the software, nor Hewitt Land Company shall be held responsible for a missed bid or the failure of the software to function properly for any reason.

 Conduct of the Auction

This offering consists of 200+/- Deeded acres and will be offered in Three Tracts and as One Entire Unit, selling in the manner realizing the greatest return to the Seller. All bids will be made on a per acre basis. The acreages have been determined based on the information obtained from the Meade County Assessor’s offices and other sources deemedreliable, such as GPS mapping software. THE PROPERTY SELLS BY LEGAL DESCRIPTION ONLY; ACREAGE FIGURES ARE ESTIMATED BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THIRD PARTIES AND ARE NOT GUARANTEED. DISCREPANCIES IN ACTUAL ACREAGES SHALL HAVE NO BEARING ON FINAL SALE PRICE.  

The following method will be used today to discover who will become the new owner(s) of the Blotsky Ranch Property: 

1. Bidding will be opened on the TRACTS selling choice of TRACTS until bid price is established on each TRACT with a HOLD placed on each high bid.  

2. Bidding will be opened on the ENTIRE UNIT with a HOLD placed on the high bid price.  

3. The process will be repeated, offering the opportunity to bid on Tracts, and the Entire Unit, provided there continue to be raises in the overall bid price from one manner to the other.  

4. At the point there is a failure to initially obtain a raise from one manner over the other, the auctioneer will offer the HOLD Bidder the opportunity to keep that manner in play. At the point there fails to be a raise from one manner over the other, the property will not be offered in that manner again. The Auctioneer reserves the right to set the minimum acceptable bid amounts or raises.  

5. At such point it is determined in which manner the property will sell, the bidding will be opened and the point bidding ceases, the clerk will place SOLD in the HOLD/SOLD column for each tract or unit and the auction will be over.  

In addition to live bidding, phone and internet bidding are also available and may be used during this auction. All bids must be recognized by the auctioneer, either directly or through a ringman, to be considered valid.  

In the event of a tie bid between two parties on the floor, the bidder recognized by the auctioneer will be given priority.  

In the event of a tie bid between a phone or internet bidder and a bidder on the floor, the bid on the floor will be given priority. Neither the Seller nor Hewitt Land Company, Inc. shall bear any responsibility for internet connections.  

Hewitt Land Company, Inc, its Auctioneer and all its Associates represent the Seller in this transaction.  

Terms & Conditions of the Auction

The Property will be offered in 3 individual Tracts and as One Entire Unit, selling in the manner realizing the greater return for the Seller. All bids will be made on a per acre basis. Property sells subject to Seller confirmation.

Property sells subject to the rights of the tenant. Seller warrants that the current lease agreement terminates September 30, 2025.

At the conclusion of the auction successful bidders shall enter into a purchase agreement and deposit 15% nonrefundable earnest money with the balance due in certified funds upon closing, on or before September 12, 2025.

Property will be sold without buyer contingency of any kind. Have financial arrangements secured prior to bidding.

 Property shall be sold by legal description only. No warrantees or representation is made regarding actual acreage. Buyer and Seller acknowledge that existing fences may or may not be placed on actual boundaries. All information has been derived from sources deemed reliable; however, neither Seller nor the Auctioneers/Brokers are making any guarantees or warranties, actual or implied.

Property selling “As-is where is”. Inspect to the extent deemed necessary both on and off premises and use your own judgement when bidding. Announcements made at auction take precedence over any prior printed or oral representations.

Neither Seller nor Hewitt Land Company, Inc., are responsible for accidents.

The bidder acknowledges that if a bid is submitted during the auction, the bid may become the high bid and therefore obligate the bidder to purchase the tract(s) or parcel(s) at the bid price.  

The minimum bid increase will be at the discretion of the Auctioneer. Bids will be recognized in the order received. 

Hewitt Land Company reserves the right to reject any and all bids for any reason. It also reserves the right to cancel an auction or remove any item or lot from this auction prior to the close of bidding. All decisions of Hewitt Land Company are final. 

The winning bidder will be required to complete, sign and return the real estate contract without modifications following the auction. 

Both the winning bidder and Seller shall hold harmless Hewitt Land Company for any liabilities or expenses resulting from either Bidder’s or Seller’s failure to fulfill any obligations set forth in these Terms and Conditions. 

Possession: Possession will be granted at closing subject to the rights of the tenant. Possession for the purpose of hunting shall be available immediately after closing.

Title: Merchantable title shall be conveyed by Warranty Deed, subject to easements, restrictions, covenants and/or reservations of record. An Owners policy of title insurance shall be provided at the time of closing, with the cost divided equally between Purchaser and Seller. A preliminary title policy will be available for your inspection prior to the auction. All mineral interests currently held by Seller (if any) shall transfer with title.

Taxes: The 2024 taxes shall be paid by the Seller. The 2025 taxes shall be prorated to the day of Closing.

Representation: Hewitt Land Company Represents the Sellers in this Transaction. Broker Participation is invited, (form and deadline required).

Owner: Patricia Blotsky.  

Online & Phone Bids: Registrations for online bidders, phone bidders, and Buyer’s Agents must be completed no later than 10 a.m. on 8/12/2025.