Property Address: 12526 Apple Rd. Whitewood, SD 57793 

Directions to Property: From the junction of Highway 34 and Whitewood Valley Road, travel north on Whitewood Valley Road for approximately 9 miles to the junction of Whitewood Valley Road and Apple Road. Then travel East 1 mile to the property corner. 

Since the gold rush days of the late 1870s, following Custer’s Expedition, the Northern Black Hills of South Dakota have been a destination of travelers 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 19 miles south of 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, there are numerous must-see destinations 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 service 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 45 miles southeast and Spearfish 21 miles southwest of the property. 

The property is mostly level to slightly sloping with heavily timbered creek bottom. 

Soils on the property consist primarily of St Onge loam and Keith Silt loam, which combine for over 80% of the property. These soils are highly productive and post Crop Productivity Ratings of 86 – 91! The remainder of the property consist of Lohmiller, Glenberg varieties.

A 1,380’ private flowing well services the property providing an ample water supply. Bear Butte Valley Rural Water taps are also available for purchase. 

Power is provided Butte Electric and fiber optics are available through Golden West. The in-floor heat boiler is powered by either a propane or a new wood fired heat unit.

The improvements on the property are extensive and are anchored by an attractive custom 4,000 sq ft home constructed by the owner in 2012. The home features spacious entry, three large bedrooms w/on suites and an additional bath, heated floors, attached three stall garage with zero entry access, sunken living room – conservatory, loft, large kitchen (with an auxiliary wood cook stove), main floor laundry, covered porch, lower level family room and lots of storage. 

In addition to the main residence, a charming two-story apartment, wood shop, hoop buildings, trestle bridge and greenhouse round out the improvements. 

The sellers are offering a $5,000 allowance at closing for appliances. 

The property is currently owner occupied and is considered Agricultural property for tax purposes. In the past, the hay crop has been harvested by local operators, however no commitment has been made regarding the 2025 hay crop.

Wildlife on the One Saved Rooster is abundant and varied. The most prevalent are the white-tailed deer but also include wild turkey, grouse, pheasant along with bobcat and coyote.   

The 2025 Real taxes were $6,810.16 

Section 17, Township 7 North, Range 5 East, BHM, Meade County, South Dakota 

E 775’ OF W2SW; SESW 

Consisting of 86.97+/- acres 

Tract 1- Home Tract | 23.48+/- Acres: Tract 1 boasts a 4,000 square foot custom home built in 2012 with 3 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, spacious kitchen, downstairs t.v. room, sun room, huge lofted area and a 3 car garage! Nothing was spared in this magnificent build, the home enjoys, a wood or propane fired boiler system bringing in floor heat as well as supplemental electric and wood stove heat. You have a butlers pantry off the kitchen, custom cabinets, wood floors and too many more things to mention. This really is a one of a kind home that you must see to appreciate. Also on tract 1 is an insulated shop attached to a two story, 2 bed 2 bath apartment with all of the amenities. These immaculate improvements along with the greenhouse and storage building are all encompassed by a very private setting surrounded by mature oak trees lining the Clear Creek. Entering the property you are greeted with a beautiful covered bridge and asphalt parking. Tract 1 owns a private deep well which services the homes and yard area.

Tract 2 – 23.48+/- acres: Currently utilized in hay production. This piece has nearly 750 feet of road frontage to Apple Road along the Southern boundary. Bear Butte Valley rural water system has a waterline at the southern boundary and power is also along the road. 

Tract 3 – 20+/- acres: Currently utilized in hay production. This piece has nearly 650 feet of road frontage to Apple Road along the Southern boundary. Bear Butte Valley rural water system has waterline at the southern boundary and power is also along the road. 

 Tract 4 – 20+/- acres: Currently utilized in hay production. This piece has nearly 650 feet of road frontage to Apple Road along the Southern and Eastern boundaries. Bear Butte Valley rural water system has waterline at the southern boundary and power is also along the road. 

The Property will be offered in 4 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. 

 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 July 28, 2026.

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.

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 2025 taxes shall be paid by the Seller. The 2026 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:  Alan and Marla Loken 

Online & Phone Bids: Registrations for online bidders, phone bidders, and Buyer’s Agents must be completed no later than 10 a.m. on 6/9/2026. 

This offering consists of 86.97+/- Deeded acres and will be offered in Four 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 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 Loken 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.