Publisher’s Picks

Top Land Listings and Auctions Curated by The Land Report

Methodology

The Land Report’s annual survey of US land brokerages is based on the total value of self-reported domestic land sales through traditional brokerage. Totals exclude commercial, industrial, and residential assets, unless those assets were a component of a more valuable land asset. All figures
were provided by respective firms from February 13 through March 31, 2025.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

ALIGNED INTERESTS

Of the myriad conferences, trade shows, and events I attend each year as the publisher of the Magazine of the American Landowner, one of my favorites is The National Conference of Private Forest Landowners presented by the Forest Landowners Association. This annual conference is a prestigious event that brings together private forest landowners, industry leaders, and consulting foresters from across the country to discuss issues related to private forestland management.

A longtime tradition at the national conference are the lively panel discussions with forest landowners that cover markets, succession, regulatory and policy issues, and everything that helps landowners better manage, monetize, and enjoy their property. Taking place next month June 24-25 in New Orleans, the event comes with my highest endorsement for anyone interested in land and especially timberland and forests.

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

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FOR SALE:

Top 10 Land Listings and Auctions for May 2026

#1

Elk Mountain Resort

COLORADO | 226 Acres | $19,900,000

Elk Mountain Resort exists because places like this are becoming harder to find. Nearly 226 deeded acres of private mountain ground, surrounded by the vast public lands of the Uncompahgre, Grand Mesa, and Gunnison National Forests, positioned in one of the most sought-after corners of Western Colorado.

#2

Premium Washington Dryland Farm

WASHINGTON | 415 Acres | $2,250,000

AgriBusiness Trading Group and Peoples Company are pleased to present the opportunity to purchase a high-quality Washington State continuous crop dryland farm located in the tightly held Walla Walla Valley. Farmland in the foothills of Washington’s Blue Mountains is widely regarded as some of the most productive dryland farm ground in the Pacific Northwest, supported by high rainfall patterns that allow operators to implement continuous crop rotations of grains and legumes.

#3

Sheik Island Farm

FLORIDA | 268 Acres | $7,995,000

Set atop the high, rolling elevations of Dade City, Sheik Island Farm is a rare 267-acre equestrian estate where intentional design and natural beauty align. The land’s broad contours create steady breezes and sweeping vantage points, while mature oaks and 100-foot elevations frame uninterrupted views across manicured paddocks and the shimmering waters of Buddy Lake and Lake Pasadena.

#4

El Durangueño Ranch

MEXICO | 56,000 Acres

El Durangueño Ranch spans an impressive 56,000 acres of pristine, beautiful land, offering an ideal blend of natural resources, infrastructure and income potential.

#5

RIR Ranch

CALIFORNIA | 338 Acres | $2,950,000

Set on 338 picturesque and productive acres, this exceptional working ranch offers a rare combination of high quality agricultural ground, livestock infrastructure, abundant water resources, and stunning natural beauty.

#6

Piney Ridge Ranch

WYOMING | 2,099 Acres | $12,950,000

Welcome to the Piney Ridge Ranch—a premier legacy property in the western Black Hills of northeastern Wyoming. Encompassing 2,099.43± deeded acres and bolstered by over 1,279± acres of additional State and National Forest leases, this ranch offers a rare blend of privacy, production, and outdoor recreation.

#7

Dixon County Creekside Dryland

NEBRASKA | 40 Acres | $600,000

Located just outside Newcastle in Dixon County, this 40-acre tract offers a hard-to-find combination of live water, income potential, and recreational value. Aowa Creek, a recognized tributary of the Missouri River, curves through the northeast corner of the property, creating a natural corridor for wildlife and adding character you simply can’t replicate.

#8

Cache Bottoms Flooded Timber

ARKANSAS | 489 Acres | $8,975,000

#9

Mule Creek Ranch

NEW MEXICO | 15,704 Acres | $16,500,000

Set in the heart of the Bitterroot Valley, the sprawling St. Clair Ranch spans approximately 244 deeded acres of productive ground with deep agricultural roots, strong equestrian infrastructure, and iconic Montana scenery in every direction.

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#10

Wild Horse Basin Ranch

WYOMING | 92,351 Acres | $45,000,000

This expansive and contiguous shortgrass prairie ranch offers low overhead and the capacity to support over 1,000 cattle year-round. An exceptional ranch property, featuring a convenient location, productive land, and breathtaking scenery, along with robust infrastructure, working facilities, and reliable water sources.