ONLINE ONLY LAND AUCTION
952.68 Acres – McHenry County, ND
Bidding Opens: Monday, May 4, 2026 – 12:00 PM
Bidding Closes: Thursday, May 7, 2026 – 12:00 PM
Auction Note: This McHenry County land offering is a dream property in north central North Dakota! Productive cropland, lush pastureland, and mature trees that provide fantastic wildlife habitat. Not to mention, a beautiful 20 +/- acre farmstead with several outbuildings surrounded by developed trees. The cropland lays nice with a gentle roll and boasts strong producing soils suitable for growing corn, soybeans and small grains. The pastureland supports good water sources and strong perimeter fences along with cross fences. The wooded terrain supports excellent habitat for white-tailed deer as this property has been known for trophy bucks, along with an abundance of upland game. This property appeals to the producer, hunter, sportsperson, and anyone who appreciates this part of the country.
• All parcels are subject to a USF&W Wetland Easement.
• Sellers will retain 100% of the subsurface mineral rights of which they own.
• No landowner / tenant leases in place. Immediate possession granted to new owners on the day of sale with 20% earnest money down.
• The well water that supplies water to parcels 5, 6, and 7 is located on parcel 7. In the event there are 2 or 3 different buyers for these parcels, they will enter into a shared-well agreement.
• The 20 +/- acre farmstead will be surveyed after the auction sale, but before closing at the expense of the sellers. Depending on how many different purchasers for parcels 5, 6, and 7.
Contacts: Corey Longnecker at 701.302.0418 or Darin Peterson at 701.220.5396
Parcel One
Acres: 40 +/-
Legal: NE¼SE¼ 2-159-80
FSA Crop Acres: 7.75 +/- (Currently in Pasture)
Pasture Acres: 31.49 +/-
Taxes (2025): $79.03
Note: Parcel 1 is a hunting paradise with thick trees and plenty of habitat to support trophy whitetails.
Parcel Two
Acres: 280 +/-
Legal: SE¼, NW¼SW¼ & E½SW¼ 1-159-80
FSA Crop Acres: 160.09 +/- (Currently in Pasture)
Pasture Acres: 120.69 +/-
Taxes (2025): $809.08
Note: Parcel 2 offers productive pastureland with cross fencing and two dugouts for water sources. The northwest corner of this parcel is made up of thick brush and trees making fantastic deer habitat. Neither the deer stand nor the water tank in parcel 2 are included in the sale and will be removed.
Parcel Three
Acres: 160 +/-
Legal: SW¼ 12-159-80
FSA Crop Acres: 146.84 +/- (32 +/- Acres Not in Production)
Taxes (2025): $1,075.83
Note: Parcel 3 has the best of both worlds; productive cropland with an average Soil Productivity Index (SPI) of 66.4 and 32 +/- acres of excellent deer habitat.
Parcel Four
Acres: 160 +/-
Legal: NW¼ 13-159-80
FSA Crop Acres: 134.58 +/-
Taxes (2025): $786.46
Note: Parcel 4 is made up of productive cropland with an SPI of 52.5. The Cut Bank Creek also meanders through this parcel.
Parcel Five
Acres: 154.5 +/- (TBD by Survey)
Legal: PT SE¼ & NE¼ Less 8 +/- Acre Farmstead in 13-159-80
FSA Crop Acres: 124.47 +/- (Currently in Pasture)
Taxes (2025): $877.17
Note: Parcel 5 consists of lush pastureland, the Cut Bank Creek, and beautiful mature pine trees making this parcel not only great for livestock, but also for wildlife.
Parcel Six
Acres: 138.19 +/- (TBD by Survey)
Legal: E½NW¼ Lots 1-2 Less 5 A & Less 12 +/- Acre Farmstead in 18-159-79
FSA Crop Acres: 127.71 +/- (Currently Not in Production)
Taxes (2025): $1,346.95
Note: Parcel 6 offers both pasture and hayland with good access, making this the perfect parcel for grazing livestock.
Parcel Seven
Acres: 20 +/- (TBD by Survey)
Legal: 8 +/- Acre Tract in 13-159-80 & 12 +/- Acre Tract in 18-159-79
FSA Crop Acres: 13.26 +/- (Currently in Pasture)
Taxes (2025): TBD
Note: This farmstead is located 30 miles NE of Minot Air Force Base and offers a very secluded setting, just 1.5 miles north of a blacktop highway (80th St. N). This property would make a great hobby farm or hunters retreat. The home features, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and main floor laundry. In 2010 the house was added onto and connected to the museum as more room was needed to display a growing collection of memorabilia.
Outbuildings Information
• Shop: 36' x 56' with 17.5' x 11' Door, Partial Cement
• Barn: 30' x 65' with 9' x 6.5' Door, Partial Cement
• Loafing Barn: 16' x 68'
• Yard Shed: 18' x 20'
• Grain Bins: 4 with Wood Floors
• Museum: 20' x 36' (Attached to the House)
House Information
• Size: 1,485 +/- sq. ft. (1,068 +/- Additional sq. ft.)
• Year Built: 1952 with Addition Added in 2010
• Exterior: Wood
• Bathrooms: 2
• Bedrooms: 2
• Roof: Asphalt Shingles
• Heating & Air: Electric, 2 Window, 1 Wall Mount
• Utilities: North Central Electric, 2 Wells and Septic
• Foundation: Poured Cement
• Basement: Unfinished
• For a Showing, Contact: Corey Longnecker at 701.302.0418
This sale is managed by Pifer’s Auction Company, Kevin Pifer, ND #715. All statements made the day of the auction take precedence over all printed materials. The seller reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bid
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OWNER: Henry Niewoehner Trust