Clear Lake Whitetail Hunting Land With Investment Opportunities For Rural Country Homes
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Summary
Property
- Type
- Ranches, Recreational Land, Undeveloped Land, Hunting Land
- Road Frontage
- State Highway
- Road Surface
- Blacktop/Asphalt
- Fencing
- Partial
- Outbuildings
- Metal
Land Details
- Pasture
- Grass
Approximate Distances
| 1.5 mi | to Clear Lake |
| 20 mi | to Canby, MN |
| 28 mi | to Watertown |
| 37 mi | to Brookings |
Features/Improvements
- Small Game
- Big Game
- Upland Game
- Waterfowl
- Wetlands
- Slough
Description
PRICE REDUCED! This tract includes approximately 152.7 acres in Deuel County, South Dakota, located along South Dakota Highway 22 on the east side of Clear Lake. The property sits across the road from the lake and lies just 1.5 miles east of Clear Lake. Its location offers convenient access to town services while providing a rural environment well-suited for agricultural and recreational property uses. The acreage contains a mix of timber, grassland, and prairie pothole wetlands that create diverse land-use opportunities. Mature trees are located throughout the property and serve as valuable cover for wildlife and natural privacy screening. The prairie pothole wetlands provide reliable water sources for livestock and an important habitat for migratory waterfowl, including ducks and geese. These wetlands and the surrounding upland cover contribute to a landscape that supports whitetail deer hunting, waterfowl hunting, and other outdoor recreation. Buyers interested in a property that combines hunting and investment opportunities will appreciate the fencing and gate infrastructure already in place for cattle. In addition, the property has multiple sanctuary areas distinct from the pasture area, making multi-use agriculture and whitetail deer hunting possible. Water is also available for deer and cattle in the wetlands on the property.
There are two ideal rural home sites identified on the tract. One lies directly along SD Highway 22, providing excellent access from a paved road. The second is accessed from Memorial Drive, a county road running along the east side of Clear Lake. This second site sits across from the lake, offering scenic views. Each site could be surveyed into a parcel of three to five acres, providing options to build a rural country home or to sell as smaller parcels, subject to county approval. The Highway 22 location includes an existing machine shed that can be used for cold storage of equipment, vehicles, or supplies. Utilities, including electricity, rural water, and internet, are nearby. Although the property does not include direct lakefrontage, its location across the road from Clear Lake makes the water easily accessible. Clear Lake is a natural glacial lake known in northeastern South Dakota for its walleye fishery and other recreational opportunities including canoeing, kayaking, boating, and swimming. The nearby town of Clear Lake offers essential services, dining, and community amenities, while larger cities provide expanded resources. Watertown is located about 28 miles to the west and Brookings approximately 40 miles to the south, offering regional shopping, medical facilities, and other services. No conservation easements currently encumber the property, which allows flexibility for future management and development. Buyers are encouraged to verify building requirements, zoning classifications, utility availability, and soil suitability for septic systems through Deuel County officials. Any conservation, subdivision, or development should be confirmed through the appropriate regulatory channels.
In summary, this 152.7-acre tract east of Clear Lake combines timber, wetlands, and grassland with agricultural improvements and rural building site options. The property supports whitetail deer, duck, and goose hunting, provides space for grazing livestock, and includes two identified sites for rural country homes. With its proximity to Clear Lake and just 1.5 miles east of the town, this property offers a blend of agricultural utility and recreational property value in a convenient rural setting.
Details
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152.7 acres in Deuel County, South Dakota
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East side of Clear Lake, across the road from the shoreline
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Clear Lake covers about 532 acres with mean depth of 4.5 feet and max depth near 6 feet
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Strong whitetail deer hunting potential supported by mature timber and edge habitat
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Two rural home sites of 3–5 acres each, one with a machine shed
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Access from Highway 22 and Memorial Drive
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Prairie pothole wetlands provide water and wildlife habitat
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Fencing and gates in place
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1.5 miles east of the town of Clear Lake
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Nearby cities: Watertown (28 miles west), Brookings (40 miles south)
Area Info
Other
Coordinates
44.74787, -96.64429
Annual Taxes
$876
The information contained herein 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, frontage, and mapping boundary lines shared herein has not been independently verified and is for purposes of marketing 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.
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