23361 434th Ave, Howard, SD 57349

TO BE AUCTIONED: October 15, 2026 @ 10:00 am - An exceptional country retreat with room to grow, gather, and enjoy the outdoors. This inviting 14.9 ± acre homestead combines the privacy and freedom of rural living with the convenience of being just one-half mile south of Howard. This property offers a rare blend of acreage, character, and proximity to outstanding schools, health care, and community. The auction will be conducted live on-site, with online bidding available. Come prepared to buy! The Homestead Set among mature trees and open space, this established acreage offers a picturesque, private setting with ample room for farming, animals, gardens, outbuildings, equipment, recreation, and future improvements. Excellent road access makes the property practical year-round, while schools, clinics, groceries, churches, and other community amenities close at hand. The two-story residence, originally built in 1918, offers approximately 1,840 square feet of above-grade living space and retains the warmth and craftsmanship that makes older homes so appealing. Approximately 1,000 square feet on the main floor and 840 square feet on the second level, plus an additional 840 square feet in the unfinished lower level. Highlights Include Five bedrooms and two bathrooms, providing flexibility for a growing family, visiting relatives, guests, or dedicated office and hobby space. A gracious enclosed wraparound porch, an ideal place for taking in the views of the property. Original woodwork throughout with an authentic character and enduring craftsmanship. Residence and spacious, heated garage recently painted, with recent new roof. Basement updated with slab-poured cement floor, drain tile and sump pump system, and windows (one egress), offering generous capacity for future finished living, recreation, workshop, or utility space. Similarly, the light-filled, original attic space offers opportunity for a lofted living suite, library, or bonus room. Acreage, Outbuildings & Outdoor Potential The property's nearly 15-acres create a versatile canvas for the next owner. Owners will appreciate the open space to play, explore, garden, raise animals, host gatherings, establish a small hobby farm, or enjoy the rich wildlife. Outdoor enthusiasts and seasonal buyers will recognize the appeal of a private, well-situated base for hunting, land stewardship, equipment storage, and relaxed country weekends. Improvements Include A 728-square-foot detached, heated garage and seven additional, well-maintained outbuildings. Mature tree cover that enhances privacy, shelter, and the property's timeless rural atmosphere. This is more than an acreage, it is a generational opportunity to own a cherished, thoughtfully cared-for country property with established character, meaningful space, and exceptional quality and versatility.