1/1 c.1960 North Dakota Home For Sale $49K

If interested in a property, pleases contact the realtor whose link is provided in the post below, or contact an agent of your own choosing. Independent verification of details and status is recommended. 

• Contact Realtor: Tami Feist
  Brokered by F6 Realty LLC

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The Pros

• Ultra-Low Cost of Land and Real Estate: Property values and taxes in rural Sheridan County are among the lowest in North Dakota. Acquiring single-family homes, multi-lot plots, or workshop space requires minimal upfront capital compared to almost anywhere else in the region.

• Ultimate Quiet, Privacy, and Safety: With dozens—rather than thousands—of neighbors, noise pollution is nonexistent, crime rates are extremely low, and open space is abundant.

• Proximity to Harvey for Daily Essentials: While Martin itself lacks major commercial businesses, the nearby city of Harvey is only a 15-minute drive northeast along ND-14 and US-52. Harvey provides access to a grocery store, local schools, basic dining, hardware stores, and St. Aloisius Medical Center.

• Outdoor Recreation & Hunting Access: Central North Dakota is renowned for waterfowl, pheasant, and deer hunting, as well as nearby lake fishing (including the Sheyenne River basin and nearby wildlife management areas). Martin offers a low-cost base for outdoor enthusiasts.

The Cons

• Complete Lack of In-Town Services: Martin has virtually no internal commercial infrastructure—no local grocery stores, gas stations, schools, or healthcare facilities within town limits. Residents rely entirely on neighboring towns or trips to larger hubs.

• Extreme Winter Weather & Isolation: Central North Dakota experiences severe, long winters with sub-zero temperatures, heavy snowfall, and ground blizzards. Rural highways and local gravel roads can become impassable during winter storms, making snow removal equipment and emergency preparedness essential.

• Sparse Job Opportunities: The local economy is almost exclusively driven by agriculture and ranching. Outside of farm labor, remote work, or commuting to Harvey, Minot, or Bismarck, local civilian jobs are extremely scarce.

• Long Commutes for Major Amenities: For specialized medical care, big-box shopping (like Walmart or Target), regional airports, or broader entertainment, residents must drive roughly 1 hour to Minot or 1 hour and 15 minutes to Bismarck.

• Aging Housing & Municipal Infrastructure: Homes in rural Sheridan County often date back to the early-to-mid 20th century, frequently requiring updates to septic systems, wells, heating, or insulation to withstand severe winter weather.