Nearly 150 Acres With Lake Traverse Frontage and a 3-Bedroom Home Headed to South Dakota Auction

A substantial South Dakota property overlooking Lake Traverse is headed to auction, combining nearly 150 acres of land with lake frontage, recreational opportunities and a well-kept country home.

Located at 11761 Lake Road in Bryant Township, the property is scheduled to be auctioned on October 20, 2026, at 10 a.m. Rather than being sold with a traditional asking price, the Zillow listing displays $1 because the property will be sold through an auction process.

The offering is divided into two tracts that can be purchased separately or together. One consists of approximately 145.88 acres of recreational and agricultural land, while the second includes a roughly four-acre homesite with a ranch-style residence and additional improvements.

The land tract could attract considerable attention from outdoor enthusiasts. It includes frontage on Lake Traverse, private lake access, scenic tree cover, trails and natural habitat supporting wildlife including pheasant, turkey, deer and waterfowl.

Fishing opportunities add another recreational element to the property.

A significant portion of the acreage also participates in the Conservation Reserve Program. According to the listing, 93.69 acres are currently enrolled in CRP under a contract scheduled to expire on September 30, 2027. The current contract generates an annual payment of $15,454.

The second tract centers on the country home. Built in 2005, the ranch-style residence offers three bedrooms, three bathrooms and 2,381 square feet of finished living space, according to Zillow.

The main level contains 1,608 square feet, while a full basement provides additional space.

Inside, the kitchen features granite countertops, while the living room includes a fireplace. There’s also a 156-square-foot three-season room designed to take advantage of the property’s peaceful country setting.

Outside, a spacious deck provides another place to enjoy the surroundings and views toward Lake Traverse.

Storage and parking are well represented, too. The property includes an attached three-stall garage along with a 32-by-30-foot steel shed. Mature trees surrounding the homesite provide shade and contribute to the privacy of the acreage.

Central heating and air conditioning are also included.

The auction format is particularly important for prospective buyers to understand. The $1 figure displayed on Zillow is not a conventional asking price and should not be interpreted as an indication of the property’s expected sale value.

The auctioneer says the two tracts will first be offered individually and can also be offered together as a unit. The sale is planned as a live, on-site auction with online bidding available, and the listing states there will be no buyer’s premium.

For buyers searching for a combination of a country residence, significant acreage and direct recreational opportunities, this property brings several unusual features together.

With nearly 150 acres available between the two tracts, Lake Traverse frontage, CRP income, wildlife habitat and a three-bedroom ranch overlooking the water, the October auction offers a rare opportunity to see what the market ultimately decides this South Dakota property is worth.

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