Auction Information
1,178.71 Acres - Ward County, ND
LAND AUCTION
1,178.71 Acres - Ward County, ND
Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 11:00 AM
Auction Location: Sleep Inn & Suites - Minot, ND
Auction Note: This auction presents 1,178.71 +/- acres of prime pastureland and farmland in Tolgen Township. These parcels offer outstanding access with paved roads leading directly to parcels one, two, and four.
Parcels One, two and four also showcase a versatile blend of lush pasture and highly productive cropland, making them ideal for both farming and ranching operations. Each pasture tract is equipped with quality fencing and reliable access to natural water sources. In addition, Parcel three includes a gravel mining site, with proven extraction history and potential for additional material adding unique value and income opportunity to the property.
Whether you’re looking to expand your current farm or ranch, or seeking a strong long-term investment, this ...
Whether you’re looking to expand your current farm or ranch, or seeking a strong long-term investment, this auction offers a rare opportunity to acquire productive North Dakota land.
Contact: Jack Pifer at 701.261.4762
Parcel 1
Acres: 622.47 +/-
Legal: Lots 1- 4, S½NE¼, NW¼SE¼, NE¼SW¼, E½SE¼, SW¼SE¼ SE¼SW¼ Less ROW & OLT 1, S½NW¼, NW¼SW¼ 4-154-86 & NE¼SE¼ 5-154-86
FSA Crop Acres: 181.16 +/-
Pasture Acres: 439.7 +/-
Taxes (2024): $2,615.45
Note: This parcel features over 180 +/- acres of productive cropland with a Soil Productivity Index (SPI) of 75! The balance of the parcel is broken up into multiple pastures with lush grasses, quality fencing, and ample access to water sources. The entire parcel is encumbered by a US Fish and Wildlife Wetland Easement, and portions of the pastureland are encumbered by a grassland easement.
Parcel 2
Acres: 317.48 +/-
Legal: NW¼ Less Rd & SW¼ 9-154-86
FSA Crop Acres: 65.07 +/-
Pasture Acres: 252.41 +/-
Taxes (2024): $776.13
Note: This parcel features over 65 +/- acres of productive cropland with an SPI of 68 and over 250 +/- acres of pastureland. The pastureland has excellent water sources and excellent wildlife habitat. The entire parcel is encumbered by a US Fish and Wildlife Wetland Easement, and a portion of the pasture are encumbered by a grassland easement.
Parcel 3
Acres: 80 +/-
Legal: W½SE¼ 9-154-86
Mineral Acres: 26.47 +/-
Pasture Acres: 53.53 +/-
Taxes (2024): $1,063.19
Note: This parcel features a mix of pastureland and 26.47 +/- acres that have previously been mined for gravel. This parcel is encumbered by US Fish and Wildlife Wetland and Grassland Easements.
Parcel 4
Acres: 158.76 +/-
Legal: S½SW¼ Less Hwy, NE¼SW¼ & SE¼NW¼ 20-154-86
FSA Crop Acres: 68.61 +/-
Pasture Acres: 88.44 +/-
Taxes (2024): $531.60
Note: This parcel features an excellent mix of productive cropland and quality pastureland. The cropland has excellent access from 310th St. SW. The pasture has quality perimeter fencing and multiple water sources. This parcel is encumbered by a US Fish and Wildlife Wetland Easement. The pastureland on this parcel is under lease through 4/1/2029. The cropland is available to farm in 2026.
OWNER: Wayne Hornberger
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Research Parcel InformationDirections
From Berthold, ND, head west on 72nd Ave. NW. Then, head south on 310th St. NW for 9 miles. Then, head east on 54th Ave. SW for 1.5 miles to reach the south end of parcel one and the north end of parcel 2. To reach parcel three, head south on the gravel trail located on the NE corner of parcel 2 for .5 miles. To reach parcel 4, return to 310th St. NW and head south for 3 miles to reach the SW corner of the property.