Clay County, South Dakota Land For Sale (4 results)
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04/17/2026
$825,000
3.67 ac.
ACTIVE
Clay County - 45497 River Dr, Meckling, SD
3.67 Acres | Clay County, SD
Eleven miles west of Vermillion, the Missouri River runs wide and slow, and the bluffs on the Nebraska side hold the view the way they have for a hundred years. This is the kind of place where the world gets quieter the minute you turn off the county road. Three and a half acres of mature cedars and cottonwoods settle in around a 2,300 square foot cabin that was built, clearly, by someone who understood exactly what a river like this is worth.
Step inside and the main room lifts into a vaulted knotty pine ceiling, warm and honest, with a wall of windows that pulls the Missouri straight into the space. A floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace anchors one end of the room, the kind that earns its keep in January and sets the mood in July. Slate tile runs underfoot. The kitchen sits open to the living and dining areas in granite and knotty alder, so the cook stays in the conversation and the coffee stays in reach. Three bedrooms and three baths give everyone a place to land at the end of the day, and the finished basement adds room for whoever else shows up, which, with a place like this, they will.
The life of the property, though, happens outside. A wraparound deck runs the length of the water-facing side, long enough for a full table at dinner and a pair of rocking chairs at sunrise. A stone fire ring sits between the cabin and the bank, waiting on the next round of kids, marshmallows, and stories that get better every year. A wooden stairway drops down the bluff to a private floating dock, where the boat is ready, the rods are rigged, and the walleye are usually cooperative enough to keep things interesting.
This stretch of water is part of the Missouri National Recreational River, one of the last sections of the river that was never dammed or channelized, which means what you see from the deck is essentially what Lewis and Clark saw on the way up. It is the kind of place where the world gets quieter the minute you turn off the county road.
The setting does most of the work, but the location earns its keep too. Vermillion and the University of South Dakota are eleven miles east, close enough for a college football Saturday or a run to town for groceries. Yankton sits twenty-six miles west, where Lewis and Clark Lake backs up behind Gavins Point Dam for another stretch of big water and sailing. Sioux City is about an hour southeast with the nearest commercial airport, and Sioux Falls is about an hour north with more flights and more runway for the friends flying in to visit. Nebraska is quite literally across the river.
The work, for the most part, has already been done. A new heat pump, propane fireplace, refrigerator, and security system. A detached garage and storage shed for the gear that keeps accumulating. Tree clearing already finished for an additional shop, and a stand of established cherry trees for the pie-makers in the family. Well, septic, and gravel access all in place. Yankton, Sioux City, and Sioux Falls each within an easy drive, which means the grandkids can come for the weekend and the friends can come for the week.
Properties like this one on the Missouri don't come up often, and they don't sit long when they do. The craftsmanship is honest, the setting is real, and the only thing left to bring is the people you want to share it with.
Key Features:
Missouri river views
Private dock
Garage & storage shed
Spacious cabin
Features many updates
Good road access
New propane fireplace
Great quality craftsmanship
04/11/2026
$900,000
35 ac.
ACTIVE
Clay County - 45459 S Dakota 46, Wakonda, SD
This 35 acre property offers a wide range of opportunities. The land previously had a home on site and already has rural water available on the property. Approximately 16 acres are currently tillable, providing potential for farming or income production. Snake Creek runs through the property, enhancing both the natural beauty and wildlife habitat. The area offers excellent hunting opportunities for pheasant, turkey, deer and waterfowl.
04/07/2026
Auction
81.86 ac.
ACTIVE
Clay County - Centerville, SD
+/-81.86 Acres of Riverview Twp., Clay County, SD Land with a Mixture of Productive Cropland & Pasture! This Property has areas which provide excellent views for establishment of a new Rural Home Site and Awards a Nice Opportunity to Purchase a Productive Parcel of Land to Add to an Area Farming Operation or to Purchase as an Investment! Located West of Beresford & South of Centerville, SD!
The land being offered will consist of +/-81.86 acres of Riverview Twp., Clay County, SD land and will be offered as a unit. According to FSA information this has a cropland history on +/- 75.90 acres of cropland. However, according to the owner +/-45 acres have been actively cropped on an annual basis. FSA information indicates this land has a 31.22 acre corn base with a 100 Bu. PLC yield & a 13.86 acre soybean base with a 43 Bu. PLC yield. The remaining acres include +/-30 acres of pasture & +/-5 acres in the central portion of the farm which was at one time a former building site. This property features a scenic terrain that provides excellent views that would have potential for future establishment of a rural acreage site/hobby farm. According to Clay County P&Z could potentially have up to 6 rural housing eligibilities, however there would be certain requirements which would need to be met to use other remaining eligibilities. For specific inquiries, interested parties should contact Clay County P&Z. The building site has existing power on site through Clay County Rural Elec. Co-op. There is no existing water on site, but an existing Clay Rural Water line is located along the north side of 298th St. For specific questions regarding RW, interested parties should contact Clay County Rural Water at 605-267-2088. The 2025 RE Taxes Payable in 2026 are 2,046.18. As this parcel has been operated by the current owners, they will grant immediate possession for the 2026 crop year following the sale of the property and the new owners will be free to operate or lease the property for the upcoming crop year. This would be a nice parcel for a beginning farmer, current farm operator, investor, or for a future site for a home/hobby farm. If you are in the market for a small parcel of land with housing eligibilities & a variety of desirable attributes, then make plans to inspect this property & be in attendance at this auction!
LEGAL DESC.: The W. of the NW of Sec. 12, T. 95N., 52W., Riverside Twp., Clay Co., SD
TERMS: Cash A 10% down payment on sale day with the balance on or before June 12, 2026 with full possession for the 2026 crop year. Marketable Title will be conveyed and an owners title insurance policy will be provided with the cost of the owners policy and the closing agents fee to be divided 50-50 between the buyer and seller. All of the previous RE taxes including the 2025 RE taxes payable in 2026 will be paid by the sellers, with the buyer to pay all of the 2026 RE taxes payable in 2027. The total acres being sold will be sold in accordance with the acres as stated on the county tax records, with the acres understood to be more or less. The sellers do not guarantee that existing fences lie on the true and correct boundary and any new fencing, if any, will be the responsibility of the purchaser(s) pursuant to SD Law. FSA cropland acres, yields, bases, payments & other information are estimated and not guaranteed and may be subject to County Committee Approval and also are subject to pending action and implementation of the New Farm Bill. Information contained herein is deemed to be correct but is not guaranteed. This property is sold in AS IS CONDITION and subject to any existing easements, restrictions, reservations or highways of record if any, as well as any or all County Zoning Ordinances. The RE licensees in this transaction are acting as agents for the seller. Sold subject to confirmation of the owner.
03/28/2025
$600,000
42.5 ac.
ACTIVE
Clay County - Intersection of 454th Avenue and 298th street, Irene, SD
Would you like to have your own tract of land and build your dream home in the county? Now you can do both with this great 42.5 acres of Clay County farmland. Listed with one building eligibility and the flexibility to plant row crops or try to get the property into CRP, this piece of the county will create memories for years. The property sits high and overlooks a great draw with a nice pond that attracts local wildlife. Located just 2 miles east of Irene, SD, and 1 mile south on the east side of the gravel road.
FEATURES
+/- 42.5 Acres
Excellent Row Crop
Farm or Fun
One Building Eligibility
Overlooks Great Draw
Wildlife Viewing
AREA INFO
Irene-Wakonda School District
City of Irene, SD
Clay County, SD
South Dakota Game Fish and Parks
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