Property Location: Fairpoint, South Dakota

Property Directions: 36 miles East of Sturgis on Highway 34 to Fairpoint Road, then approximately 12 miles North. Owner: LA Shuck & Sons

Meade County is located in the ranching area of western South Dakota. It is mammoth in land mass and is the largest county in South Dakota.

Although Meade County is 140 miles from its northeast corner to the southwest corner, it is sparsely populated. It has five organized municipalities. Sturgis and Box Elder are both classified as first class cities, based on population. The other three communities are Faith, Piedmont, and Summerset. In addition, there are numerous other small towns and post offices located in the eastern and northern portions of its border.

Each August nearly a half million tourists descend into the area to attend the world’s largest motorcycle rally in the world, Sturgis.

Other attractions include the Black Hills National Cemetery, Bear Butte State Park, Fort Meade Cavalry Museum, Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame and Wonderland Cave. Enjoy the local public golf course and scenic drives through Vanocker Canyon or Boulder Canyon.

Regional services such as medical, commercial airline services, financial and legal, retail shopping, entertainment and higher education opportunity are all available in the surrounding communities of Rapid City and Spearfish.

The Black Hills area offers an inviting mix of recreational and cultural experiences and the area continues to be a destination of choice for tourists and retirees alike. As populations increase in the region, this property will be more conveniently-located than ever, averaging 4 million+ visitors annually.

Rapid City, 50 miles south, is the second largest city in South Dakota and offers all types of shopping, fine and casual dining, medical facilities and industry. Regional flight service is available at the Rapid City Regional Airport.

In the nearby Black Hills area, countless recreational activities are available, including Mount Rushmore, Rushmore Cave, Custer State Park, natural hot springs, abundant wildlife in the Black Hills, fossil hunting, and rich history of the Native American Sioux Tribe.

Fairpoint Unit: Tracts 1-5; 780 acres (478.03 Base acres of wheat) with a CPI rating of 49.46 comprised of various loams and sandy loams. This unit is that hard to find headquarters with tremendous hay production, residence, machine and livestock sheds, wintering lots, and corrals. This could be a stand alone operation or a great add on to an existing operation. The hunting on this tract is tremendous as both whitetail and mule deer come out of the rough draws to the north to feed on the crops on this unit. Taxes: $2,773.58.

West Unit: Tracts 6-7; 1,039.07 acres with a CPI rating of 29.18 comprised of various clay soils. Outstanding grass/hay unit with good dams, pipeline water, and excellent forage cover. Access is provided by a dedicated driveway through the neighboring property or a section-line trail approximately 1 mile off Fairpoint Road. Taxes: $1,454.50.

Coyote Creek Unit: Tracts 8-10 2,126.62 +/- acres. Sportsmen, look no further. The Coyote Creek unit is the perfect property for a myriad of uses. The terrific access, strong grasses, natural protection, and plentiful water make this an outstanding property to add to an existing ranching operation or build your own operation how you want it. This gem also has everything the avid sportsman is looking for. The natural habitat combined with neighboring patches of farm ground create a natural draw for an abundance of wildlife from big game and upland birds to predators. This unit is an absolute gem, the kind that does not come available very often. Taxes: $4,695.44.

Tract 1: 120 acres with a CPI rating of 36.93. Good grass land and hay land with excellent access along Fairpoint Road. Livestock water is provided by 2 dams and a shared water tank on shared pipeline.

Tract 2: 200 acres with a CPI rating of 45.33. Hay land with a 2 year old stand of alfalfa with section line access ½ mile off West Fairpoint Road. Livestock water provided by a shared water tank on a shared waterline.

Tract 3: 160 acres with a CPI rating of 65.27. Great hay land with a 2 year old stand of alfalfa and terrific access directly off West Fairpoint Road. Livestock water is provided by an automatic waterer on shared waterline and livestock dam. The water well on this tract provides water to the surrounding tracts.

Tract 4: Home Quarter 160 acres with a CPI rating of 55.11, and an excellent stand of alfalfa planted in 2022. This tract contains a 1997 mobile home, older home (unfinished) with attached 40×44 insulated garage, 35×100 livestock shed, 2 grain bins, and various sheds and outbuildings. Several lots with water tanks and automatic waterers, windbreaks, and corrals are ideally suited for wintering and/or calving livestock. Excellent access along Fairpoint and West Fairpoint Roads. This tract sells subject to Seller Confirmation.

Tract 5: 150 acres with a CPI rating of 43.21. Great stand of alfalfa/grass hay with excellent access along Fairpoint and West Fairpoint Roads.

Tract 6: 480.00 acres with a CPI rating of 29.90. 1 water tank on shared pipeline and 2 livestock dams. This tract possesses 160 acres of native grass with the balance being grass and hayland from CRP ground that was taken out of the program several years ago.

Tract 7: 559.07 acres with a CPI rating of 28.52. Excellent grass/hay land with shared waterline, 2 stock tanks, 1 hydrant, and 4 livestock dams. This tract was CRP ground that was taken out of the program several years ago. Sells subject to the rights of a Life Estate held by Darrell Remington.

Tract 8: 628.44 acres of mostly native grass with 5 livestock dams, 2 water tanks on shared water line, 2 shared water wells, and a set of working corrals round out the improvements. The north portion is mostly open and rolling, gradually descending to the south where several treed draws form to drain into Coyote Creek. A gravel vein runs along a ridge along the south border where the sellers have harvested gravel. The access is outstanding as it borders Fairpoint Road for approximately 1 mile.

Tract 9: 418.18 acres. A fantastic piece of property. Strong native grass covers the property while miles of water ways and Coyote wind through the tract providing shade and protection for both livestock and wildlife. Water is provided by Coyote Creek (a seasonal creek), several dams and a water tank on a shared well. This is not a large tract but truly a unique gem for the producer as well as the sportsman. The property is most commonly accessed by a trail through neighboring property with multiple points of access along section lines.

Tract 10: 1,080 acres. An Absolutely Outstanding Opportunity. This is an amazing tract comprised of pound producing native grasses and an impressive network of draws, coulees, and ridges winding down to the shade and protection of Coyote Creek. This is an ideal habitat for both Livestock and wildlife. Livestock water is provided by 5 dams, 2 water tanks on shared waterline, and the magnificent Coyote Creek. Access is provided by section line trails 1/8 miles off Fairpoint Road.

*If the property sells in tracts certain fences will need to be erected to delineate boundary and this will be the responsibility of the buyer(s). Please note that existing fence lines don’t necessarily run along property boundaries. 

LA Shuck and Sons Entire Unit: 3,955.69 acres; Taxes $8,923.52.

If you have been looking for a stand alone ranch, or recreational property within an hour of a major airport then look no further. The LA Shuck and Sons Ranch is the complete package. The hay production potential, excellent grass, abundant water, and natural protection make this an attractive ranching unit to be added to an existing operation or as its own enterprise. The ranch is also tremendously well suited for the Sportsman as the wildlife populations on the ranch are exceptional and thriving. If you are an investor looking for a solid return on your investment while owning an above average property the list of highly interested tenants would be significant. This is truly an auction where there is something for everyone so make plans to inspect this property and be with us on July 14, 2023 for this Absolute Ranch Real Estate Auction!

Bidding will be opened for High Bidder’s choice of the ten tracts. The auctioneer will take bids in the order they come. Auctioneer reserves the right to determine bid increment amounts. Once bidding ceases, the high bidder will be called on to identify the tract(s) they want to purchase and their bidder number shall be placed next to said tract(s) with a “Hold” status. Bidding will then be opened for any remaining tract(s) until a value is determined for each tract. Bidding will then be opened for the Units with a value, higher than the cumulative value of the individual tracts in that Unit, and bidder number established for each Unit with a “Hold” status. The bidding will then be opened on the entire Property with a value higher than the cumulative value of the Tracts and Units, and that bid will be placed in the “Hold” column. At this point bidding will be reopened on the tracts, then units, then the entire unit, so long as each manner continues to raise the previous manner. If one manner fails to raise over the other manner it will be removed from the process. This manner will continue until one manner remains at which point the bidding will be reopened in that manner and the property will be sold.  

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. Any announcements made day of the auction take precedence over any material, oral or written prior to the auction. 

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 seek counsel. 

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 

The Preliminary Title Commitment is available online and at the live auction. The bidder acknowledges that this commitment will be updated to demonstrate the contract sales price. The title insurance policy premium shall be divided equally between buyer and seller unless disclosed otherwise in the Auction Terms and Conditions. 

The tracts are being sold “as-is, where-is” and each bidder should conduct his/her own due-diligence related to each tract.  

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 plus any relevant Buyer’s Premium described in the auction materials.  

The minimum bid increase will be set the auctioneer. Bids will be recognized in the order received. In the event of a tie bid between an internet bidder and a bidder on the floor, the bid on the floor will be given priority. 

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. The winning bidder will be required to provide the specified non-refundable earnest money deposit as stated in the contract. The purchaser will be responsible for any related fees. Should the winning bidder not comply within the stated time frame, he/she shall be held responsible. 

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. 

Property sells absolute, (Tract #4 sells subject to Seller confirmation). Successful bidders shall enter into a purchase agreement and deposit 10% nonrefundable earnest money with the balance due in certified funds upon closing, on or before August 30th, 2023. Any early closing will be upon mutual consent. Property will be sold without buyer contingency of any kind. Have financial arrangements secured prior to bidding. Deeded property sold by legal description only. Any survey required shall be at the expense of the buyer. 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. 

Fencelines: Buyers acknowledge existing fence lines do not necessarily run on property/tract boundaries. Any fencing shall be at the expense of the buyers. Existing markers are for visual aid purposes and do not necessarily mark exact property boundaries. 

Water line and Access: A well share and waterline agreement will be available prior to the auction and available for inspection. Some tracts have existing access agreements, if the property sells in tracts additional access easements shall be reserved.  

Possession: Possession conditioned upon rights of the tenants (some tracts available for immediate possession). Seller shall have 90 days after closing to remove personal property. 

Title: Marketable title will be transferred by Warranty Deed and Assignment, subject to easements, restrictions, covenants and/or reservations of record. A title insurance policy will be available for your inspection prior to the auction. The Title Insurance Premium shall be split equally between buyer and seller. 

Taxes: Seller will pay 2022 Taxes. The 2023 taxes will be prorated to closing based on the most current tax levy available. 

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

Owner: L A Shuck and Sons 

Online & Phone Bids: Registrations for online bidders, phone bidders, and Buyer’s Agents must be completed no later than 10 a.m. on 7/13. 

ing “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. 

Fencelines: Buyers acknowledge existing fence lines do not necessarily run on property/tract boundaries. Any fencing shall be at the expense of the buyers. Existing markers are for visual aid purposes and do not necessarily mark exact property boundaries. 

Water line and Access: A well share and waterline agreement will be available prior to the auction and available for inspection. Some tracts have existing access agreements, if the property sells in tracts additional access easements shall be reserved.  

Possession: Possession conditioned upon rights of the tenants (some tracts available for immediate possession). Seller shall have 90 days after closing to remove personal property. 

Title: Marketable title will be transferred by Warranty Deed and Assignment, subject to easements, restrictions, covenants and/or reservations of record. A title insurance policy will be available for your inspection prior to the auction. The Title Insurance Premium shall be split equally between buyer and seller. 

Taxes: Seller will pay 2022 Taxes. The 2023 taxes will be prorated to closing based on the most current tax levy available. 

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

Owner: L A Shuck and Sons 

Online & Phone Bids: Registrations for online bidders, phone bidders, and Buyer’s Agents must be completed no later than 10 a.m. on 7/13.