TRACT 1: This property has a very nice balance of tillable land, shelterbelts, and the Medicine Creek drainage to form a Sportsman’s Paradise! Exceptionally located along Hwy 16 on the eastern edge of Vivian, SD! The Tillable land consists of 55.68 Base Acres (29.22 Wheat, 18.75 Sunflowers, 4.40 Soybeans, 2.40 Corn, 0.90 Grain Sorghum, 0.01 Oats). The tillable soils are comprised mostly of Promise Clay with an NCCPI soil rating of 26.97 Electricity is near the west and south boundaries of the property. Golden West Telecommunications provides phone and Fiber Optic services, both are near the property. Whether you are looking for a spot to build a home or own a dandy piece of ground this fine property is worth your consideration. 

Section 2: S2SW4; NE4SW4 -4.01A RD & -3.03A RR and SW4SE4 -2.02A RD T105N R79W 

Taxes: $1,207.58 

Acres: 150.94 

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TRACT 2: This tract is an outstanding mix of high quality Tillable land and productive CRP acres with a well established shelter belt separating the crop acres from the CRP acres. There are 96.67 Base Acres (83.70 Grain Sorghum, 12.07 Wheat, 0.90 Oats) and 50.83 acres of CRP with payments of: 48.54 acres with a  payment of $2,875.00/yr. expiring 9-30-2032 and 2.29 acres with a payment of $170.00/ yr. expiring 9-30-2029. The tillable acres are comprised mostly of Promise and Opal Clays with an NCCPI Soil rating of 26.49. Access to the property is terrific with 303rd Avenue along the east boundary and 244th Street along the southern boundary. Electricity is approximately 1 mile from the property. Phone and Fiber Optics are available through Kennebec Telephone Company with lines approximately 1 mile from the Property. 

Section 30: SE4 T105N R77W 

Taxes: $1,048.88 

Acres: 160.00 

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TRACT 3: Attention Hunters! Excellent Habitat in 75.95 acres of CRP grass, well established shelter belts, and dugouts which provide water for wildlife. There are also 33.48 Base Acres of tillable land yielding income producing production! The tillable acres are comprised mostly of Promise, Capa, and Millboro Clays with an NCCPI Soil rating of 29.1. The Base Acres are: (17.58 Wheat, 11.29 Sunflowers, 2.60 Soybeans, 1.43 Corn, 0.58 Grain Sorghum). The CRP Payment is: $3,464/yr, and expires 9-30-2027. Excellent Access is provided by 245th Street along the north boundary and 304th Avenue along the East boundary. Electricity is approximately 1 mile from the property. Phone and Fiber Optics are available through Kennebec Telephone Company with a line bordering the property. 

Section 6: NE4 (LOTS 1-2; S2NE4) T104N R77W 

Taxes: $726.38  

Acres: 156.30 

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The property has been utilized for farming, hunting, and recreation.

Excellent habitat for upland birds such as: Pheasants, Grouse, Doves, as well as Whitetail Deer.

Electricity is provided in that area by West Central Electric. Phone and Fiber Optics are available through Golden West Telecommunications for Tract 1 and Kennebec Telephone for Tracts 2 & 3. 

The property is currently in production and is leased until the Tenant harvests the crop or March 1, 2026, whichever is earlier.

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 467.24+/- Deeded acres and will be offered in Three Individual Tracts.  All bids will be made on a per acre basis. The acreages have been determined based on the information obtained from the Lyman County Assessor’s offices and other sources deemed reliable, 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 Lyman County Farm and Hunting Land:  

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

2. We will take a brief recess then open the bidding on Tract 1 and sell it, then open the bidding on Tract 2 and sell it, then open the bidding on Tract 3 and sell it.   

3. Property sells subject to Seller confirmation. The Auctioneer reserves the right to set the minimum acceptable bid amounts or raises.  

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. 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 upon completion of the harvest or March 1, 2026, whichever is earlier. 

At the conclusion of the auction 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 November 6, 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, which expire upon completion of the harvest or March 1, 2026, whichever is sooner. Possession for the purpose of hunting shall be available immediately after closing, provided hunting activities do not damage the tenant’s crop. Full possession is available for the 2026 growing season.  

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.  

 Mineral Rights: 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:  Judith Stanley Kusserow Trust, Heather Stanley, Robert Kusserow, Lorri Bohm and Sarah Stanley.    

Online & Phone Bids: Registrations for online bidders, phone bidders, and Buyer’s Agents must be completed no later than 10 a.m. on 9/16/2025. 

A Buyer’s Premium of 2% will be added to the final bid price to obtain the final purchase price.