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Selling landlocked land in North Dakota

Yes, you can sell landlocked land in North Dakota. Liberty Acres buys land without road access, as-is. If you would rather create access first, North Dakota law gives landowners a path, but it takes time and money.

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How North Dakota law handles land with no road access

If a split-off tract does not touch a public road, the owner can petition the county or township board to open a public road to it. The board must find the road necessary and of enough public benefit.

Statutory route: Public road opened by the county commissioners or township supervisors to reach a tract that does not touch a public road.

Common-law route: Easement by necessity recognized as a type of implied easement (Griffeth v. Eid, N.D. 1998).

Law: NDCC 24-07-06. Court routes take time and cost money. Ask a local attorney.

Your options as a landlocked owner

  • Ask a neighbor to sell or grant an access easement, in writing and recorded.
  • Offer the land to the neighbor who borders it. They are often the most natural buyer.
  • Use the North Dakota legal route above to create access, then sell.
  • Sell as-is to a cash buyer who accepts land without access.

North Dakota land at a glance

  • Average farm real estate value: $2,450 per acre (2026, USDA).
  • Average property tax on farmland: about $5.07 per acre per year (2022 Census of Agriculture).
  • Transfer tax: North Dakota has no state real estate transfer tax. Recording fees apply.
  • Seller disclosure: North Dakota's seller disclosure law covers only residential dwellings of up to four units, so vacant land is outside it. It applies with or without a broker.

These are statewide averages, not an appraisal. See selling land in North Dakota for county values, or try the land value estimator.

How a cash sale handles this

Liberty Acres is a family-owned cash land buyer. We buy land anywhere in the US, in any condition, including land with back taxes, inherited land and land with no road access. We pay back taxes and all closing costs, use no agents and charge no commissions, and close through a title company, escrow company or real estate attorney who pays you by wire or check.

Common questions

Can you sell landlocked land in North Dakota?

Yes. Buyers who need a loan or want to build will usually pass, but a cash buyer can buy it as-is. Liberty Acres buys landlocked land.

How do you get access to landlocked land in North Dakota?

If a split-off tract does not touch a public road, the owner can petition the county or township board to open a public road to it. The board must find the road necessary and of enough public benefit.

Should I fix access before selling?

Only if the time and cost make sense. A court or neighbor deal can take months. Compare that with a cash offer for the land as it is.

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State rules last checked 2026-10-13. This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules vary by state, so talk to a local attorney or CPA about your situation.