Cheyenne River Ranch & Recreation
Buffalo Gap, SD
373 Acres
$3,150,000
Custer County, SD Property for Sale
This property provides the diverse mix of productive irrigated hayland coupled with Cheyenne River fishing, river breaks hunting and winter livestock grazing all on a 373 acre footprint!
Acreage: The property consists of 373+/- acres, of which 143 is pivot irrigated, 15 acres established as wildlife food plots with the balance in native grass and river breaks
Location & Directions
Location: The property is located 11 miles east of Buffalo Gap, SD and a short 25 minutes to Hot Springs, SD. coordinates: 43.49684, -103.10248
Directions: From Buffalo Gap take Custer Co Hwy 656/Riverside Rd, east 6.5 mi, north 1 mi., east 4.5, turn south on 148th St .5 mi.
TOPOGRAPHY
The property is comprised of rugged Cheyenne River breaks, with timber and brush lined draws leading to productive irrigated hay land, all making up the Cheyenne River Valley.
Soils
The major soil type in the hay production area is Baca silt loam and Nunn loam. The balance of the soils include Altvan loam, Glenberg fine sandy loam, Lohmiller silty clay and Pierre-samsil clay.
Irrigation
The property features 143 acres irrigated by a Zimmatic pivot irrigation system. The system was new in 2001 and the pump and motor new in 2021. The irrigation water is sourced from the Cheyenne River at a well–designed pump site with a propane powered pump and motor.
Water
The water resources on the property are abundant, flowing from several natural springs located on the property and from nearly 1 mile of the Cheyenne River. The property hold senior water rights both on the natural springs and the Cheyenne River.
Access
The ranch may be directly accessed by Riverside Rd (County Rd #656) and 148th St., well maintained Custer County roads.
Improvements
The property is unimproved with the exception of the irrigation system and infrastructure.
Operation
The ranch has been owner operated by the Stombaugh family for generations and has received the highest level of care and stewardship. The operation has consisted primarily of commercial alfalfa hay production selling hay either locally or regionally.
Wildlife
This wonderful land is filled with an abundance of pheasants, grouse, deer, and antelope.
Utilities
Electric power is provided to the property by Black Hills Electric Coop, Custer SD. Fiber optics would be available through Golden West Telecommunications.
Leases
There are no leases currently on the property. If the new owner had an interest in negotiating a Lease, there are a number of local producers that would be potential tenants.
Taxes
2023 Taxes were $1,185.42
Legal Description
All in Township 6 South Range 9 East BHM Acres
Section 30:
- Lots: 2 & 3 (less area around yard to be surveyed out) 72.14 (less 2+/-)
- SE4NW4 40.00
- E2SW4, NW4SE4 & Lot 5 149.204
- Lot 4 36.43
Section 31:
- Gov Lots 1, 2, 3 69.34
Total 367.114 (Less Surveyed out)
Contact Us
Tanner Hewitt, Broker Associate: Rapid City, SD Office, (605) 490-7952
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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