Mark Schweigert
Broker | Owner
Located just 3 miles east of Martin, South Dakota, and only 1.5 miles off Highway 18, this remarkable 963.7± acre Bennett County ranch offers an exceptional opportunity to own a highly productive and well-balanced combination property in the heart of western South Dakota cattle country. With an outstanding blend of quality pasture, productive cropland, reliable water sources, excellent hunting opportunities, and functional improvements, this property is ideally suited for livestock producers, investors, sportsmen, or anyone looking to establish a premier working ranch with recreational appeal.
The ranch features approximately 830± acres of excellent native and improved pasture ground thoughtfully designed for efficient rotational grazing. Multiple paddocks are already in place, each equipped with water tanks, creating a highly functional setup for maximizing grazing efficiency and livestock management. The quality grass throughout the property provides strong carrying capacity while the layout allows for ease of operation and long-term stewardship of the land.
Adding to the property's uniqueness and value, the scenic Little White River runs along the east side of the ranch, offering a natural water source, beautiful views, and excellent wildlife habitat. The river corridor enhances both the recreational and agricultural appeal of the property, creating a diverse landscape rarely found in this region of South Dakota. The Little White River also provides tremendous catfishing opportunities, making it a true bonus for outdoor enthusiasts and anglers alike.
In addition to the pasture acres, the property includes approximately 128± FSA base acres of productive cropland, offering additional income potential and feed production opportunities. The combination of grass and tillable acres creates an attractive balance for both ranching operations and investment-minded buyers seeking diversified land ownership.
For outdoor enthusiasts, this property offers exceptional hunting and wildlife habitat throughout the ranch. The diverse terrain, river corridor, grasslands, and food sources create excellent conditions for pheasant, grouse, whitetail deer, mule deer, and excellent turkey hunting. The area is also known for the occasional elk wandering through, adding even more excitement and recreational value to this western South Dakota property. A dam located on the property further enhances the recreational appeal, offering excellent fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, and perch. Whether you are an avid hunter, fisherman, or simply appreciate abundant wildlife, this ranch delivers a true western South Dakota outdoor experience.
The headquarters area includes a home along with several functional outbuildings that support day-to-day ranch operations. Whether used as a full-time residence, operational headquarters, or seasonal retreat, the improvements provide a strong foundation for the next owner to step in and immediately utilize the property.
Accessibility is another standout feature of this ranch, with excellent gravel road access providing easy year-round travel for equipment, livestock trailers, and visitors alike. Conveniently located near Martin, South Dakota, the property combines the peace and productivity of rural ranch ownership with close proximity to community amenities and services.
Properties of this caliber and scale are increasingly difficult to find in South Dakota. With productive pastureland, tillable income potential, strong water resources, established grazing infrastructure, excellent hunting and fishing opportunities, and an ideal location, this Bennett County ranch represents a rare opportunity to own a truly versatile western South Dakota property.
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Showing Instructions:
Shown by appointment only. Call Mark Schweigert at (605) 840-9578 to schedule your qualified private tour.
The information contained here is deemed reliable but is not warranted or guaranteed by the Broker, Its Agents, or the Seller. Access to property, access to utilities, or any measurement including but not limited to, acreage, square footage and mapping boundary lines shared herein has not been independently verified and is for marketing purposes only. If exact measurement, access to property, or access to utilities is a concern, the property should be independently measured or investigated by the prospective buyer.
COOPERATING BROKER COMPENSATION:
When purchasing a property listed by Tall Tines Trophy Properties, a Buyer's Broker must be identified during the first contact and mist also be present at all showing of the property in order to qualify for a share of the real estate commission. If these conditions are not met, any compensation for the Buyer's Broker will be entirely at the discretion of Tall Tines Trophy Properties.
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The information contained here is deemed reliable but is not warranted or guaranteed by the Broker, its Agents, or the Seller. Access to property, access to utilities, or any measurements including but not limited to, acreage, square footage and mapping boundary lines shared herein has not been independently verified and is for marketing purposes only. If exact measurements, access to property, or access to utilities is a concern, the property should be independently measured or investigated by the prospective buyer.
COOPERATING BROKER COMPENSATION:
When purchasing a property listed by Tall Tines Trophy Properties, a Buyer's Broker must be identified during the first contact and must also be present at the initial showing of the property in order to qualify for a share of the real estate commission. If these conditions are not met, any compensation for the Buyer's Broker will be entirely at the discretion of Tall Tines Trophy Properties.
