Custer County, SD Property for Sale
Executive Summary: The Riverside Farmland is comprised of 234 +/- contiguous acres with 103.11 highly productive irrigated cropland irrigated by three Valley center pivot irrigation systems on newly established alfalfa stands. Irrigation water is delivered to the property via the Angostura Irrigation District. There are two shallow wells on the property along with livestock corrals, wind–breaks and drinkers. The property is fenced and cross-fenced and access to the property is exceptional with well maintained Custer County gravel roads on three sides.
Location & Directions
Property Location: Buffalo Gap, South Dakota
Property Directions: From Buffalo Gap; Drive East on Riverside Road (county gravel road 656) for approximately 12 miles. The property begins in the northeast corner of the intersection of Riverside Road and 148th Avenue.
Locale
The nearby small town of Buffalo Gap, population 139, is the closest community. Home to the Buffalo Gap National Grasslands, the area’s surprising diversity of plants and animals is one of the most extensive, productive ecosystems in the United States.
The community of Hot Springs, population 3,500, has been called “the Southern Gateway to the Black Hills” because of its native charm, temperate year-round weather, outdoor recreation, and easy access to local attractions. In addition to the hospitality industry, Hot Springs is home to the county seat, many local businesses, a K12 public school and private elementary school. Two universities are located within one hour’s drive.
Topography
The property is comprised of level farmland, situated on a bench above the Cheyenne River breaks.
Soils
Soils are comprised predominately comprised of class III and IV Nunn Loam and Kyle Clay soils.
Irrigation
Approximately 87.11 Acres are irrigated under (3) Valley Irrigation center pivots. Irrigation water is provided to the property via the Angostura Irrigation District. The 2024 irrigation assessment was $5,196 on 103 acres.
Water
Two private shallow wells supply livestock or domestic water. Irrigation is provided via the Angostura Irrigation District of Oral, South Dakota.
Access
The property boundaries Custer County gravel roads on three sides. An Angostura irrigation operations and maintenance road provides gravel road access to the interior.
Improvements
The property is improved with three Valley Irrigation center pivot systems. Two of which, a 4-tower and a 7-tower, were erected new in 2016. The newest pivot is a 3-tower, that was placed in 2022.
Operation
The irrigated acres provide multiple crop possibilities and are seeded to newly established stands of alfalfa, while the pasture of nearly 80 acres provides grazing for livestock. Alfalfa is harvested on the farmland and marketed through the area or regional hay market. In most years, the owner also puts up hay on the pasture land, which benefits from excess irrigation water.
Utilities
Electric power is provided to the irrigation pumps via Black Hills Electric Coop. Fiber optics communication is also available.
Wildlife
Whitetail and Mule deer, antelope, grouse, pheasant, turkey, coyote, and more are found on the property.
Leases
There are no leases in place on the property. The owner may potentially be available to continue haying operations.
Taxes
2024 Taxes Payable in 2025 are $1,573.90 .
Legal Description
Section 19, Township 6 South, Range 9 East, BHM, Custer County, South Dakota
ANGUSTORA PROJECT FARM UNIT 73A and
PART HIGHSPOT SUBD – LOT 1 (FORM PT OF ANGUSTORA PROJ #73
Contact Us
Tyson Hewitt, Broker Associate: Rapid City, SD Office, (605) 206-0034
JD Hewitt, Managing Broker: Rapid City, SD Office, (605) 347-1100
Ask a Question or Schedule a Visit
The information provided by Hewitt Land Company has been obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed or warranted by Hewitt Land Company or the sellers of these properties. It is the responsibility of the prospective buyer to independently confirm the accuracy and completeness of this information. Prospective buyers and advisors are encouraged to do their own due diligence in regard to tax, financial and legal matters, and to determine the suitability of a specific property to the buyer's needs. This offering is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, price change, correction or withdrawal from the market without notice. All references are approximate. Any projections, opinions, assumptions, or estimates used are for example only and do not represent the current or future performance of the property. Sellers reserve the right to accept or reject any and all offers without liability to any buyer or cooperating broker. Fences may or may not be located along property borders.