Year-Round Homesites & Development Opportunities Near Hazen Bay **Mercer County, North Dakota**
A rare opportunity to own property near Hazen Bay on Lake Sakakaweas scenic south shore. **Only a couple of lots are released each year**, offering buyers a limited opportunity to secure a private, multi-acre property in this sought-after lake area.
Seven deeded, final-platted lots in the John Schwab Subdivision range from approximately **2 to 2.4 acres**. These properties are suitable for year-round living, a custom home, or a lake retreat. New construction is underway, with builders currently on site.
Some lots offer elevated views of Lake Sakakawea; others feature wooded settings, partial lake views, and exceptional privacy. Depending on the lot, features may include:
- Meadow or wooded building sites
- Mature hardwoods and natural, park-like surroundings
- Wild saskatoon, chokecherry, and plum
- Private, 24-foot-wide rock-topped roads
- Public-water access and available water taps
- Spring and well-water availability
- High-speed internet easements
## Regional growth and infrastructure
The area is positioned near planned industrial and infrastructure expansion involving power, data, and natural-gas development over the coming years. This growth adds to the regions long-term economic activity and makes the location worth considering for buyers seeking both lake-area living and proximity to a changing regional economy.
## Additional acreage and development opportunities
The broader property offering may include:
- Approximately **11.5 acres** remaining in Lake Valley Estates
- Approximately **2.5 acres** zoned Recreational
- Approximately **9 acres** zoned R-2 Residential
- Approximately **16 acres** zoned R-1 Residential in John Schwab Subdivision, Lot D
- Approximately **11 acres** in the adjoining R-1 area, Lot E
- Approximately **2.3 acres with a 3,000-square-foot home**, potentially available as part of a larger transaction
Private-road access and public-water taps are available in the area. Large-block purchases, phased acquisitions, and joint-venture or development partnerships may be considered. Certain commercial or recreational uses may be possible on portions of Lots D and E, subject to recorded covenants, zoning, site requirements, and Mercer County approval.
## Nearby recreation
Hazen Bay Recreation Area offers convenient access to boating and fishing, Hazen Bay and Walleye Bay boat ramps, deep- and low-water boat access, fish-cleaning facilities, accessible boat-lift facilities, playgrounds, disc golf, and picnic areas. Nearby services include gas, bait, tackle, and restaurants. Thousands of acres of public land and recreation areas are also nearby.
## Zoning and buyer information
Zoning varies by parcel. The property includes areas designated R-1 Residential, R-2 Residential, and Recreational. Permitted and conditional uses differ by district and are subject to applicable county review and approval. Buyers should verify zoning, parcel boundaries, covenants, utilities, access, and development requirements.
**Approximately three lots are to be released each year.** Contact the owner for current pricing, available lots, recorded plats, maps, property boundaries, utility and zoning information, private showings, and details on larger-acreage or partnership opportunities.
**Year-round lake-area living. Multi-acre homesites. New construction underway. Builders on site. Recreation nearby. Heavy equipment and landscape material on site. A limited annual release.
*All information is subject to verification and applicable recorded documents and federal, state, county, and local regulations. Regional projects, schedules, and infrastructure plans may change. Serious inquiries only.* With all properties listed - the private owner / will consider a building lot or acreage in trade or partial trade, for a home in Bismarck.