366 Avenue & 281 Street, Platte, SD 57369

THIS LISTING IS A PUBLIC, ON-LINE ABSOLUTE AUCTION.  THE PRICE LISTED DOES NOT REFLECT THE SELLING PRICE IN THE MARKETING DESCRIPTION.    437.93 +/-Taxable acres....Located in Signal Township, Charles Mix County, South Dakota.  Located 4 miles south, 2 miles west & 1 mile south of Platte SD 57369, at the intersection of 366th Avenue & 281st Street.    Offering as four parcels consisting of:    Parcel #1: Cropland in W1/2 NW1/4 15-98-68;    Parcel #2: Pasture;    Parcel #3: Building Site; or    Parcel #4: all as one contiguous unit in Sections10 and 15-98-68, Signal Township, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, whichever combination thereof returns the most monies to the seller.    This property is located in the highest point in Charles Mix County, South Dakota (1,657 feet), commonly known as Took Tay Hill in Signal Township, or Travis Hill. Although this piece of land was not homesteaded, it has been in the Travis family since 1905.  During the day, one can see the counties of Charles Mix, Brule, Aurora and Douglas with grand views of the Bijou Hills to the northwest, Missouri river bluffs to the west and Monument Hill to the southeast.  The evening sky offers spectacular night views of the prairie skies and surrounding towns. The location of this property is just a mere 7 miles (6 miles of which are asphalt) to the boat ramps at the Platte Creek Recreation area on Lake Francis Case.    Parcel #1 is 91.5+/-acres Crop with 2 shelter belts totaling 4.96 acres, water adjacent to the parcel, and road access on the west.    Parcel #2, the Pasture, is a rolling 340+/- acres, with cross fences, 3 water tanks, 2 dams and 3-way accessibility.    Parcel #3 is a Farm/Building site consisting of 6.34 acres.  Although the original old farmhouse and barn are no longer on site, this Parcel would be a perfect site for buildings and/or camper sites. There is rural water service available and power within 1/2 mile. High speed internet service and Wi-Fi is easily available at buyer's expense.    This acreage has seen a variety of wildlife, including whitetail and mule deer, pheasants, grouse, prairie chickens, waterfowl, coyotes, fox squirrels and rabbits due to the draws on the grassland, water sources, cropland, and shelterbelts, as well as the proximity of the surrounding river hills of Cedar Creek located to the south. It is a wonderful area for hunting, fishing, hiking, riding horses, and enjoying seasonal activities such as winter sports, summer water sports and golfing nearby. Platte and the surrounding towns offer many amenities and community services, including a variety of churches, medical, hospital, dental services, nursing home and assisted living facilities, large and small animal veterinary services, auto and boat sales, storage units for boats, equipment and personal items, restaurants, groceries, hardware, building supplies, financial services, daycare, including excellent schools, a movie theatre, parks, swimming pool, and several overnight accommodations (rural and city.)