Barnes County
125.76± Acre Barnes County North Dakota Farm, Recreational And Buildable Property Near Valley City
TBD 33rd St SE Tower City, ND 58071
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Located in Barnes County, North Dakota, this 125.76± acre property offers a combination of productive agricultural land, recreational opportunities, wildlife habitat, and future flexibility. The property consists of one contiguous tract and includes approximately 122.93± FSA farmland acres, giving the land a strong agricultural component while also providing opportunities for hunting and other outdoor recreation.
The property is situated in the Tower City area, approximately 20 minutes from Valley City and approximately 40 minutes from Fargo. This location provides convenient access to regional communities while maintaining the character and open space associated with rural Barnes County.
Agriculturally, the tract includes 122.93± FSA farmland acres and carries a reported Crop Productivity Index of 64.9. Soil types include Swenoda-Barnes fine sandy loams and Hamerly-Tonka Complex. The large percentage of tillable acreage gives this Barnes County land an important income-producing component and provides flexibility for future agricultural management. The property has open tenancy for the 2027 crop year, allowing the next owner to evaluate farming arrangements and establish a management plan following the 2026 tenant's rights.
The recreational component adds another dimension to the property. During multiple property visits, consistent pheasant and waterfowl activity was observed. Barnes County and the surrounding Sheyenne River Valley are recognized for opportunities involving pheasant, waterfowl, deer, fishing, birding, and other outdoor pursuits. The combination of agricultural ground and surrounding rural habitat can provide wildlife use while retaining the property's primary agricultural value. Buyers should independently evaluate wildlife patterns, access, habitat conditions, and hunting opportunities before purchase.
For the North Dakota land investor, this property offers a straightforward agricultural land investment with additional recreational appeal. The tract's size makes it manageable while still providing meaningful acreage for farming, wildlife use, and outdoor recreation. The 122.93± FSA cropland acres represent nearly the entire deeded acreage, creating a strong connection between the property's land base and its agricultural potential.
The property also has potential value for a future rural homesite, subject to applicable county regulations, zoning, access, utilities, building requirements, and buyer due diligence. Its location within reasonable driving distance of Valley City and Fargo provides access to employment, services, schools, retail, dining, recreation, and other amenities while retaining a rural setting.
Barnes County provides a broad range of recreational resources. Valley City is located in the Sheyenne River Valley and provides access to the Sheyenne River Water Trail, North Country National Scenic Trail, Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway, Lake Ashtabula, parks, fishing opportunities, and other outdoor activities. These regional amenities further enhance the property's location for an owner interested in combining agricultural ownership with access to North Dakota recreation.
This 125.76± acre Barnes County property represents an opportunity to acquire North Dakota farmland with a strong agricultural base and additional recreational appeal. Its combination of productive cropland, observed pheasant and waterfowl activity, rural location, proximity to Valley City and Fargo, and potential for future rural residential use makes it a versatile property for an agricultural investor, recreational landowner, or buyer seeking a manageable tract in eastern North Dakota.
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Tillable
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Small Game, Big Game, Upland Game, Waterfowl, Wetlands, Slough
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- 122.93± FSA farmland acres
- 64.9 reported Crop Productivity Index
- Pheasant and waterfowl activity observed during property visits
- Agricultural income potential with open tenancy for the 2027 crop year
- Approximately 20 minutes from Valley City
- Approximately 40 minutes from Fargo
- Potential future rural homesite, subject to applicable requirements and due diligence
- Subject to a U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Waterfowl Management Easement
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