Merrill and Eunice Larson Real Estate Auction

Saturday, May 31st 2025 1:00PM-Sidney, MT
Real Estate offered at 2:00pm
 
Auction Address: 35181 County Road 129 Sidney, Montana
 
Directions from Sidney: From the intersection of Central and Holly Street(by post office) travel north on HWY 200 towards Fairview for 4.3 miles to County Road 129. Turn left on 129 and head west for 3/10 of a mile to auction site.
 
Owners: The Estate of Merrill and Eunice Larson of Sidney, MT will offer the following real estate at public auction with final bid subject to sellers approval. Sellers reserve the right to accept or reject any and all bids on the following real estate.
 
Lot 1 Legal Description: All of the following parcels:  
S03, T23 N, R59 E, S2NE E2NW & TR IN NWSESE, LESS CANAL
S34, T24 N, R59 E, LOT 2
S02, T23 N, R59 E, TRACT IN SWNW, LESS CANAL
+/-258 total acres
 
Lot 2 Location Description:
35181 County Road 129 Sidney, Montana 
+\- 3 acres, home, barn, garage, outbuildings
 
Property Description Lot 1: Being offered at auction is +/-258 acres of which +/-210 acres are grassland. The remaining 48 acres are irrigated hayground that are irrigated via pump from the main canal. The property borders BLM and state land on the north. Some fencing may need to be completed before livestock could be put on the property. Access is through a BLM road on the north end of property off HWY 200. This would be a great opportunity to have a secluded piece of property to build on or raise a few head of livestock just minutes from town.
 
Property Description Lot 2: Being offered at auction is +/- 3 acres just off County Road 129. Located on the property is a 1,393 SF, 3 bedroom 1 bath home built in 1959. The home sits on a 747 SF partial basement. Also on the property is a 30×40 barn, a 30×30 detached garage, an open face livestock shed and lots of mature trees to act as a wind break, this would be a great place to experience country living close to town.
 
Water Rights: Any held water rights will transfer
 
Mineral Rights: No mineral rights will transfer
 
Taxes: Taxes will be pro-rated from day of closing
 
Title Insurance: Standard owners title insurance will be provided by the seller through The Title Team, 108 4th ST SE Sidney, MT 59270, (406)-433-8584
 
Terms: The highest accepted bidder will be required to enter into a written buy-sell agreement and tender (5%) non-refundable down payment at the conclusion of the auction. Title will be transferred by warranty deed with title insurance. The balance is due in cash at closing approximately 30 days from day of auction At the office of: The Title Team, 108 4th ST SE Sidney, MT 59270, (406)-433-8584. Funds will be held in escrow by The Title Team.  Your bid is considered acceptance of the terms of this auction. If you, the Buyer, fail to close, the down payment is non-refundable. If the Sellers fail to close, 100% of the down payment will be returned. At this time there is no known reason that the Seller would not be able to close. All information is from sources deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed by the Seller or the Auctioneers. Offering is subject to error, omission, and approval of purchase by seller. Seller reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. We urge independent verification of each and every item submitted to the satisfaction of any prospective buyer. It is every potential bidder/purchaser’s sole responsibility to accomplish his or her due diligence in whatever manner he or she deems advisable prior to sale time. The Auctioneer/Auction Company shall not be responsible or liable in any way if the seller fails to honor any bid, or refuses or cannot close title in accordance with the winning bid or any contract entered in respect thereof. Announcements made sale day take precedence over any printed or internet materials. The property sells “As is-Where is.” MONTANA AUCTION COMPANY and its auctioneers are acting solely as auctioneers for the seller. For More Information Contact: DAN GOSS, AUCTIONEER – (406) 480-2778 Sidney, MT – MONTANA AUCTION COMPANY SIDNEY, MONTANA 59270. Montana Auction Company are acting solely as auctioneers for the seller.
 
Personal Property
 
Lawn and Garden
  • Toro Time Cutter Zero Turn mower, 24hp Kohler engine, 60″ cut, 62 hours, runs great
  • Murray North Star snowblower, 12hp, 33″ pull start, chains, used very little
  • MTD Yard Machine riding mower, 38″, 6 speed, good mower
  • Older snapper riding mower
  • (2) push mowers
Vehicles, Antiques and Collectibles
  • 1939 Chevy Sedan, 4 door, suicide doors, been stored inside for 60+ years
  • Conoco Super motor oil dispenser
  • Old metal Texaco buckets
  • Old harness
  • Rope wire stretcher
  • Post vise
  • Old wood trunks
  • McCormick Deering horse mower
  • Old freight wagon that has been disassembled but stored inside
  • Radio Flyer wagons
  • Griswold waffle iron
Household
  • 1940s era bed frame, dresser and vanity (nice condition)
  • 1930s era wood frame loveseat (very nice)
  • End tables
  • Round kitchen table
  • Dorm fridge
  • TV stand with shelves
  • Clark Kelly Price print
  • A. Arnegger print
Shop supplies and Tools
  • Older Forney welder
  • Oxy/Acetylene bottles, with torch and cart
  • Blacksmith forge with vise
  • Small belt drive air compressor
  • Older drill press
  • Tap-Die set in wood box
  • Angle grinder
  • Gear puller 
  • Large amount of nuts/bolts/ fittings
  • Welding masks
  • Lots of older hand tools
  • Forks, Rakes, Shovels
  • Lots of used “U” type steel posts and used barbed wire
Other Older Equipment
  • Pull Type Allis Chalmers combine
  • Old grain auger
  • Antique 5 row corn planter
  • 1940s Chevy? truck for parts
  • 1940s Chevy car for parts
MANY MORE ITEMS TO NUMEROUS TO MENTION!

Parcel 1

Parcel 2

Personal Property