Publisher’s Picks

Top Land Listings and Auctions Curated by The Land Report

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The Land Report Publisher’s Picks feature the Top 10 of America’s Premier Land Listings and Auctions, highlighting the most exceptional ranchland, farmland, sporting properties, and legacy estates on the market. Each selection is based on factors such as listing price or sale value, acreage, regional significance, and overall impact on the land market. Curated in collaboration with leading brokers, auction houses, and industry experts, the list showcases properties that represent the highest caliber of landownership and investment opportunity across the United States.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER

As 2025 comes to close, I’ve taken the opportunity to review all the Publisher’s Picks we presented this year and identified the top five properties based on the highest levels of audience engagement across our newsletters and social media channels, including views, likes, and other interactions.

The result is a curated collection that highlights the listings that set the bar for land stewardship and investment opportunity across the United States. Here are my 2025 Top Five Publisher’s Picks Listings.

— Eddie Lee Rider Jr.,
Publisher, The Land Report

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Top 10 Land Listings and Auctions for December 2025

#1

Stillwater Legacy Ranch

MONTANA |  712 Acres | $19,500,000

Nestled in the heart of Nye, Montana, Stillwater Legacy Ranch is a rare and remarkable offering that is rich in history and epitomizes the beauty and recreational abundance of the Stillwater Valley.

#2

Arrowhead Ranch

COLORADO | 3,181 Acres | $10,031,250

Step into the heart of Colorado at Arrowhead Ranch, a sprawling 3,181-acre expanse drawing you in to claim your legacy. This unique property offers a chance to connect with nature, build traditions, and secure your family’s future.

#3

Cooper Draw Ranch

TEXAS | 18,488 Acres | $12,850,000

The terrain ranges from a rougher, rim rock country and headers to rolling hills and good, productive draws.

#4

Cromwell Island

MONTANA | 348 Acres | $72,000,000

Like the cold, clear waters of Flathead Lake, mystique surrounds Cromwell Island. It overlooks the legendary Wild Horse Island, where Salish and Kootenai historically swam their horses to keep them safe from rival tribes.

#5

Spring Mountain Estate

ARKANSAS | 1,675 Acres | $10,188,750

Spring Mountain is 1,675 contiguous acres spanning Yell & Logan Counties just outside Dardanelle, sharing a boundary with Mount Nebo State Park.

#6

Major Waupaca County, Wisconsin Land Auction

WISCONSIN | 1,120 Acres | January 30th

These eight tracts are ideally located in the heart of Wisconsin’s Central Sands region.

#7

The North Ranch

TEXAS | 10,692 Acres | $63,618,090

Located deep in the heart of South Texas’ famed Golden Triangle, the North Ranch encompasses 10,692 acres of top-notch wildlife habitat and includes almost 6 miles of the Nueces River.

#8

The Land

TEXAS | 1,135 Acres | $11,648,869

The Land is a quintessential East Texas ranch encompassing approximately 1,135 acres of exceptional terrain and abundant surface water. Encompassing over 60 acres of pristine surface water, the ranch is anchored by two breathtaking lakes distinguished by their exceptional clarity and beauty.

#9

Old Florida Ranch Recreational Land

FLORIDA | 1,093 Acres | $4,750,000

Build your dream home on over a thousand acres of beautiful conservation land in Pasco County, boasting 1,093 acres abundant with wild game, oak hammocks, trails, diverse flora and fauna, lush forests, a scenic lake, and abundant wildlife.

#10

Taylor River Lodge

COLORADO | 8 Acres | $22,400,000

Taylor River Lodge is a sanctuary for those who seek nature without compromise.

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