$365,000

Tbd 268th StreetDimock, SD 57334

Land and lots · MLS 12004030 · Listed 49 days ago (Sep 11, 2026)

James River · River · Direct parcel frontage · Waterfront details

Pending: An offer has been accepted and the sale is expected to close.

About this land

This +/-126.7 acre Wetland Reserve Program tract in Hanson County, South Dakota, is a manageable, hunting-focused property in the southeastern part of the state. The east edge of the property is bordered by the James River, which gives the tract a natural boundary and a link to the river corridor. Grass cover is a highlight. The enrolled acres are covered in good grass, the type of nesting, roosting, and escape cover that upland bird hunters look for in eastern South Dakota. An old section line tree row comes off the river breaks and runs onto the property, adding woody structure to the open grass. A linear cover like this can serve as a travel route and holding cover for deer and upland birds, and it gives a hunter a natural place to focus a stand, a blind, or a walk-up. Hunting opportunities include upland bird hunting, deer hunting, and waterfowl hunting. With grass, a tree row, river breaks, and river frontage all on one tract, a hunter has several habitat types to work without covering a lot of ground. The size makes the property easy to learn and easy to hunt in a single weekend. There is also potential to add food plots and food plot strips, which could improve the deer and upland bird hunting even further. Buyers should review the Wetland Reserve Program enrollment terms to understand what habitat work and land uses are permitted. Access to the property is good, so getting in and moving around the tract is straightforward. The property sits about 10 miles east of Dimock, South Dakota, and roughly 25 miles from Mitchell, which sits on Interstate 90 and offers lodging and supplies for a weekend trip. Sioux Falls is also within reach for buyers coming from farther east. For a hunter looking for a manageable tract of James River country in South Dakota with grass cover, river frontage, and multiple game species, this Hanson County property is worth a close look. +/-126.7 acres enrolled in the Wetland Reserve Program; Borders the James River along the east edge; Good grass cover across the tract; Old section line tree row coming off the river bluff; Upland bird, deer, and waterfowl hunting opportunities; Potential to add food plots and food plot strips (subject to easement terms); About 10 miles east of Dimock and roughly 25 miles from Mitchell, SD; Good access and a manageable size for weekend hunting trips.

Description provided by the listing brokerage.

Facts

List price

$365,000

Status

Pending

Property type

Land and lots

Lot size

127 acres

County

Hanson County

MLS number

12004030

Facts are reported by the listing brokerage. Items not listed were not provided; that does not mean the property lacks them.

Location

The pin is the listing's reported coordinates and may be approximate. It is not a parcel boundary or shoreline, and no flood, wetland or hazard conclusion should be drawn from it. See more listings in Dimock.

Price and status history

Changes observed by Waterfront Homes in MyStateMLS data since Oct 29, 2026. This is not a public-record sales history; MyStateMLS does not publish sold prices.

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Questions to ask before you buy

Questions worth investigating for any waterfront property. They are not claims that this property has a problem or meets any condition.

1. Who owns the shoreline and the land under the water, and are there easements or public-access rights along it?Ownership can stop at a high-water line, a survey line or a seawall. A title search and survey answer this, not the listing.
2. Is a dock, slip, lift or mooring included, and do the rights transfer to you?Docks can be shared, leased, assigned by an association or held under a permit that does not automatically transfer.
3. What permits exist for the dock, seawall or other shoreline structures, and what would new work require?Shoreline work is often regulated by local, state and federal agencies.
4. How much does the water level change by season, by tide or by reservoir management?Depth at a dock in one season can differ a lot in another.
5. What does flood insurance cost for this property, and what does the current flood map show?Get a quote from an insurer or agent. A flood zone is not a premium, and no zone does not mean no risk.
6. What maintenance does the shoreline need (seawall, bulkhead, riprap, erosion), and what has been done recently?Shoreline structures are expensive to repair; ask for records and inspection reports.
7. How are water, sewer or septic, and power provided?Waterfront septic systems and wells can have extra rules and inspections.
8. How do you reach the property by road year-round, and who maintains that road?Some waterfront roads are private, seasonal or shared.
9. What local rules apply: rentals, docks, boat lifts, fences, tree removal, setbacks?Rules come from the town, county, state, lake authority or association and vary widely.

Printable due-diligence checklist · Ownership budget planner · FEMA Flood Map Service Center (official flood maps; look up the address yourself)

Guides and next steps

• Waterfront land in South Dakota
• More river listings in South Dakota
• What counts as waterfront

Listing courtesy of Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC. Listing agent: Jason Schendt. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.

Listing last updated by the brokerage Oct 20, 2026, 7:43 PM UTC. Waterfront Homes last received MyStateMLS data Oct 30, 2026, 7:01 PM UTC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify all details with the listing agent.