For sale by public on-line auction
thursDAY, may 14, 2026 @ 6:00 Pm CDT/5:00 pm MDT
house + personal real estate items
please see the details, terms & conditions of the auction noted below
Property Overview
This auction features a single-story, 960 sq. ft. wood-frame house with a 216 sq. ft. composite deck. The house is equipped with a vinyl patio door, metal roof with vertical wood siding, Anderson vinyl windows, and aluminum gutters and downspouts. The main floor presents an open concept kitchen and dining area, which includes a brick fireplace and a living room. There are also two bedrooms and a full bathroom A southern exposure provides abundant natural light during winter.
The finished basement offers a family room with pine wood finish, solid wood flooring and carpet, laundry, a full bathroom, and two bonus rooms. The property includes drain tile and a sump pump.
The HVAC system consists of a high-efficiency propane furnace and central air conditioning, while the water heater is electric. All appliances will remain with the house.
Northwestern Energy supplies electricity. The city of Kimball manages water and sewage services. Midstate Communications offers services for internet, cable, and phone.
Land and Outbuildings
The house is situated in the southeast corner of a 149' x 150' parcel, totaling 22,500 sq. ft. (.51 acre) and comprising eight lots. The parcel has paved city streets on three sides. There is an unattached garage and other outbuildings. The north half of the parcel offers ample space for storage units, RV parking, gardening, fruit trees, grapes, and any uses you may envision.
Community Features
Public grade and high schools are located two blocks away. Other amenities include a city swimming pool, tennis court, and ball field, day care facilities, Catholic and Community Protestant worship services, lodging, medical clinic, grocery store, USPS, full-service banking, library, hardware store, lumber yard, insurance agencies, beauty shops, restaurants, a summer time drive-in, God Father Pizza, Subway, Coffee Cantina, Tractor Museum, camper park, rodeo grounds, Hunting and Fishing Guides, auto and body mechanics, veterinary services, fuel and propane providers garbage service, There is a fire department, certified EMTs and ambulance service.
Location Benefits
Kimball sits in south-central South Dakota near 1-90. It is 20 minutes east of Chamberlain and Lake Francis Case, and a four-hour drive to the Black Hills. The property is 40 minutes west of Mitchell and 90 minutes west of Sioux Falls. This offering is ideal for those seeking a quiet place to live, individuals who enjoy hunting, want to keep recreational items near the river, or wish to be a "northern summer bird".
Please contact Tom Travis @ 605-680-3166 to schedule an appointment to look at the property
THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD ON THE FOLLOWING TERMS:
ON-LINE AUCTION ONLY
May 14, 2026, 6:00 PM CdT/5:00 PM Mdt
All bidders must register and OBTAIN A BID NUMBER WITH MCPHERSONAUCTION.COM (WWW.MCPHERSONAUCTION.COM)
Terms and Conditions
This property will be sold by online auction only conducted by Travis Auction Service and assisted by McPherson Auction.
The property will be sold to the highest bidder. Please note that there will be an Eight Percent (8%) buyer’s premium. Successful bidders must complete a buyer’s auction contract and provide earnest money down payment by non-refundable certified funds to the closing company trust account which is applied to purchase at closing.
Any and all interested buyers must secure their financial assistance arrangements prior to the sale. Auctioneers reserve the right to request proof of funding by bank letter of credit and reserve the right to refuse registration to anyone with non-compliance. Sellers will be responsible for all 2025 property taxes ($1,617.14) due in 2026 and transfer of ownership will be by Warranty Deed and Owners Title policy, cost of which to be split: 50% seller, 50% buyer.
Closing date will be on or before July 31, 2026. Buyer must make arrangements to transfer Utilities (Water/Electric) into their name effective date of close.
All bidding will take place online at www.mcphersonauction.com. If you have already registered with McPherson Auction, you may bid online using your existing bidder number. New prospective bidders must register to bid at www.mcphersonauction.com (click on “Auction registration”.) Bidding will begin the morning of Thursday, May 14, 2026 and will close out on Thursday May 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. CDT/5:00 p.m. MDT. The highest bidder(s) will be notified at the close of the auction, and will be required to complete a Purchase Agreement and provide Earnest Money as noted above. Tom Travis @ Travis Real Estate will contact the Bidder(s) to make arrangements to secure this information either in person or by email.
All announcements prior to sale will take precedence over all written terms herein.
Property will be sold “as-is; where-is” - no warranty of condition and is not subject to appraisal or professional inspections.
Interested buyers will have the opportunity to view the property prior to the auction and/or perform personal inspection of said property.
Applicable sales tax will apply to the sale of the property.
Auctioneers represent the sellers interest in this and all transactions.
Broker participation is invited, call for details.
Interested buyers may call/text Tom Travis @ 605-680-3166 or Donna Travis @ 605-680-1685 for further information.
PLEASE NOTE:
THIS SALE/AUCTION IS MANAGED AND CONDUCTED BY MCPHERSON AUCTION & REALTY COMPANY, RAPID CITY, SD IN CONJUCTION WITH TRAVIS REAL ESTATE AND AUCTION SERVICES, 12 E. 4TH STREET, PLATTE, SD.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
ALL ANNOUNCEMENTS DAY OF SALE ARE FINAL.
AUCTIONEER, SELLER & SERVICE PROVIDERS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR INSUFFICENT INTERNET OR TELEPHONE SERVICE THAT MAY LIMIT THE BUYER’S ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE AUCTION OF ANY ITEM OFFERED IN THIS AUCTION.
AUCTIONEERS & STAFF ARE REPRESENTING THE SELLER IN THIS TRANSACTION.
AUCTIONEERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ISSUING A BIDDERS CARD/NUMBER.
AUCTIONEERS MAKE NO GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OF ANY KIND.
ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE DAY OF AUCTION, OR AT THE TIME OF SALE WILL TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ANY AND ALL OTHER ADVERTISING OR REPRESENTATIONS, WHETHER PRINTED OR VERBAL.
ALL LISTING AND PROMOTIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE SALE OF THIS PROPERTY AT AUCTION IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ALL BIDDERS AND BUYERS MUST RELY ON THEIR OWN INPSECTION AND RESEARCH.
INTERNET BIDS, PROXY / ABSENTEE BIDS AND TELEPHONE BIDS ARE ACCEPTED.
For more information on this property and to schedule a private showing, call/text:
Tom Travis, Broker, 605-680-3166
Donna Travis, Broker Associate 605-680-1685
If you need assistance with getting on line to place a bid, please call/text us at your convenience so that we can have you on the phone or work out arrangements for your proxy bids.
Tom Travis, Auctioneer, 605-680-3166
Kevin McPherson, Auctioneer, 605-484-1781