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00 Nd Hwy 83Hazelton, ND 58544
Cropland · MLS 11979594 · Listed 67 days ago (Aug 28, 2026)
Crops and cropland · Farm and ranch details
For sale: Listed for sale and available according to the MyStateMLS feed.
About this property
We are proud to present the John & Cindy Schmidt Retirement Land Auction, featuring over 1,550 acres of highly productive cropland located within six miles of Hazelton, ND. For more than 50 years, John & Cindy Schmidt have dedicated themselves to the stewardship of this land, implementing careful crop management and soil conservation practices to maintain and enrich its productivity. The result is an exceptional offering of North Dakota cropland with Soil Productivity Indexes (SPI) averaging over 85 across all parcels. Soils throughout the offering are primarily of Grassna, Temvik, and Wilton Loams, complemented by low-sloping fields with gentle natural drainage that support excellent farming practices and productivity. All parcels feature excellent access. The overall offering includes more than 2.5 miles of frontage along ND Hwy. #83. The combination of productive soils, strong access, and close proximity to Hazelton creates an outstanding opportunity for both established producers and farmland investors. Available for the 2027 crop year. All crops currently on the property will remain the property of the sellers. All crops will be removed from the property by December 31, 2026. Grain in Bins will be Removed by December 31, 2026 Sellers will retain all subsurface mineral rights. Parcel 1 Acres:151.91 +/- Legal:NW1/4 Less RW 2.88 A PAR 23 18-135-76 FSA Crop Acres:144.32 +/- Taxes:$1,385.16 (2025) Parcel 2 Acres:151.7 +/- Legal:SW1/4 Less RY. RW 2.87A PAR 23 18-135-76 FSA Crop Acres:128.11 +/- Taxes:$1,429.89 (2025) Parcel 3 Acres:303.91 +/- Legal: FCL NW1/4 Less RW 2.43 A, NE1/4 Less RW 19-135-76 FSA Crop Acres:288.02 +/- Taxes:$2,796.011 (2025) Parcel 4 Acres:108.99 +/- Legal:SW1/4 Less RW & Less TCTS; TCT in Lot 4 & SE1/4SW1/4 Hazelton City 19-135-76 FSA Crop Acres:88.07 +/- Taxes:$909.94 (2025) Parcel 5 Acres:160 +/- Legal:W1/2SE1/4 & E1/2SE1/4 30-135-75 FSA Crop Acres:157.77 +/- Taxes:$1,393.73 (2025) Parcel 6 Acres:320 +/- Legal:NE1/4 & SE1/4 35-135-76 FSA Crop Acres:303.21 +/- Taxes:$1,393.73 (2025) Parcel 7 Acres:160 +/- Legal:E1/2SW1/4, W1/2SW1/4 33-135-76 FSA Crop Acres:147.66 +/- Taxes:$1,425.13 (2025) Parcel 8 Acres:156.04 +/- Legal:NE1/4 Less RW 19-134-76 FSA Crop Acres:155.53 +/- Taxes:$1,450.84 (2025) Parcel 9 Acres:160.65 +/- Legal:NW1/4 19-134-76 FSA Crop Acres:156.12 +/- Taxes:$1,569.84 (2025)
Description provided by the listing brokerage.
Farm and ranch details
Listing-reported, not independently certified. These details come from the listing's own fields and description. Farms and Ranches has not inspected the property, measured acres, tested soil or water, or reviewed permits. Confirm everything with Abbey Messer of Pifer's Auction & Realty and the right professionals.
| Listed here as | CroplandAgricultural land: Land the listing describes as farmed, grazed or cut for hay, with no home reported. Usable acres, water and access still need checking. |
|---|---|
| Why it qualifies | Agricultural use reported in the listing · How listings qualify |
| Reported use | Crops and cropland |
| Total acreage | 1,674 acres (as reported) |
| Reported land breakdown | Not stated. Total acreage is not tillable or usable acreage; ask the agent and check the soil survey. |
| Home included | No home reported |
Reported buildings, water and land features
- Tillable or cropland (listing description)Tillable or cropland acres as written by the listing agent. They are not a survey or a soil assessment.
Not reported here and never inferred: yields, income, stocking rates or carrying capacity, water rights, transferable permits, organic certification, equipment or livestock included in the sale, and whether a building can be used or a site built on. Report a wrong classification.
Facts
- Auction pricing
- Auction · see terms
- Status
- For sale
- Property type
- Land and lots
- Lot size
- 1,674 acres
- County
- Emmons County
- MLS number
- 11979594
Facts are reported by the listing brokerage. Items not listed were not provided; that does not mean the property lacks them.
Auction details
- Bidding opens (as listed)
- 2026-11-17 15:00:00
- Bidding closes (as listed)
- 2026-11-17 15:00:00
- Online only
- No
Auction terms, reserves and buyer premiums are set by the seller and auctioneer. Confirm every term with the listing agent before bidding.
Location
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Price and status history
Changes observed by Farms and Ranches in MyStateMLS data since Oct 30, 2026. This is not a public-record sales history; MyStateMLS does not publish sold prices.
Buyer checklist
Questions worth investigating for any farm or ranch purchase. They are not claims that this property has a problem or meets any condition.
- Legal accessIs there deeded or recorded access to a public road, and are there easements across the land (or that the land relies on)?
- Water rights and wellsA well, pond, creek or irrigation system does not by itself establish a legal right to use the water. Ask for the water right, permit or registration documents and test the well.
- Leases and tenanciesAre there farm, grazing, hunting, CRP, oil and gas or wind leases? Some survive a sale or require notice before they end.
- Soil and usable landHow many acres can actually be cropped or grazed? Check the NRCS soil survey and get a current lab soil test for the use you plan.
- RestrictionsZoning, conservation easements, deed restrictions, HOA rules, floodplain and wetland rules can limit what you can do.
- Building conditionBarns, fences, wells and septic systems need inspection; a listed building may not suit a commercial or livestock use.
- UtilitiesPower, water, septic capacity, internet and road maintenance: who provides them and at what cost.
- What is included in the saleEquipment, growing crops, stored hay, livestock, irrigation equipment, permits and farm program contracts are often separate. Get it in writing.
Explore this area's farming resources
Regional guidance for Emmons County, ND. It describes the area, not this property: it does not say this land suits any crop or use.
- Regional overview and local referrals for Emmons County
- NDSU Extension (county offices and local specialists)
- Soil testing options for North Dakota
- NRCS Web Soil Survey (mapped soils; a map is not a soil test)
- All farm resources for North Dakota
Guides and next steps
Listing courtesy of Pifer's Auction & Realty. Listing agent: Abbey Messer. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing last updated by the brokerage Sep 14, 2026, 8:09 PM UTC. Farms and Ranches last received MyStateMLS data Nov 3, 2026, 8:01 AM UTC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify all details with the listing agent.