Jeff was born and raised on a Central South Dakota farm and ranch. He is still involved in a partnership on the property along the Missouri River that was homesteaded by his Great Grandfather in the 1880s. Jeff began his education in a one-room schoolhouse. After receiving his Ag Business degree from South Dakota State University, he spent 15 years as an ag lender. Prior to joining Hayden Outdoors and Land Leader, Jeff owned and operated two real estate companies with a focus on rural real estate. He has over 37 years of experience in real estate brokerage and banking and has handled complex multi-million-dollar transactions representing both buyers and sellers and has extensive knowledge of IRC 1031 Exchanges. Jeff is a licensed real estate broker in South Dakota and Wyoming.
$8,420,000 • 2,124 acres The Burnt Wood Creek Ranch encompasses 2124± deeded acres in the Black Hills with open meadowland and pine forested mountainous terrain with excellent big game hunting, all just 25 miles from Rapid City, South Dakota. A custom 3 bedroom, 3 bath home along with a 1008 square foot detached garage. The ranch suits a buyer seeking a legacy holding, a cattle or horse operation, a recreational and hunting retreat, or a homesite with room to grow.
$5,200,000 • 120 acres Bear Ridge Compound is a 120-acre turnkey property on Bear Ridge Road in the Black Hills region of western South Dakota. The property rises from Beaver Creek on the east boundary through rolling pasture, stands of ponderosa pine and hardwood timber, three interior canyons, to improved benches where the main residence, the Cow Palace lodge, a private grass airstrip, and two fully finished guest cabins are sited.
$1,890,000 • 160 acres The Red Sunset Ranch is an extravagant property with a 3944 square foot home built in 2023 on 160 acres offering endless views of the Black Hills and true privacy! It is located less than 11 miles North from Whitewood, 16 miles from Spearfish and 24 miles from Deadwood in the shadow of the Black Hills of South Dakota. One of the three spring fed ponds is filled with largemouth bass and bluegills. A must-see property with countless possibilities.