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About Darrin Sand, REALTOR® | Top Real Estate Agent in Garrison, ND
About Darrin Sand, REALTOR® | Top Real Estate Agent in Garrison, ND
Darrin Sand is a licensed REALTOR® with NextHome Legendary Properties, proudly serving Garrison, North Dakota, and the surrounding lake communities of Lake Sakakawea, Lake Audubon, and Riverdale. Ranked among the top 1% of agents in McLean County with $5 million+ in career sales, Darrin brings over a decade of real estate and right-of-way experience to help clients achieve their buying, selling, and investment goals.
Experience & Expertise
With more than 10 years in real estate services and 3 years as a licensed REALTOR®, Darrin’s background in public relations and right-of-way acquisition gives him a unique perspective on property transactions, negotiations, and land use. He specializes in:
Waterfront and residential homes in Lake Sakakawea and Lake Audubon
Homes and investment properties in Garrison and Riverdale, ND
Buyer and seller representation throughout McLean County
Community Impact
Beyond real estate, Darrin is a dedicated community advocate. He serves as a board member of Lewis and Clark Community Works, part of the NeighborWorks America network, helping expand affordable housing and strengthen community development across North Dakota.
Client Results & Reviews
Darrin’s clients consistently praise his communication, professionalism, and local knowledge. He maintains verified 5-star reviews on Google and other platforms, reflecting his dedication to transparency and long-term relationships. His approach is personal yet professional—always focused on helping clients make confident decisions backed by data, insight, and care.
Life in North Dakota
A lifelong North Dakotan, Darrin enjoys spending time with his wife, Serena, and their three children. Outside of real estate, he can often be found hunting, fishing, or golfing throughout the scenic Garrison area. His passion for the outdoors mirrors the lifestyle many of his clients seek in this vibrant lake community.
Connect with Darrin
If you’re buying or selling a home in Garrison, Lake Sakakawea, Lake Audubon, or Riverdale, connect with Darrin Sand today. He provides expert guidance, responsive service, and results-driven marketing to help you reach your goals.
Golf Course Estate! This exceptional estate enjoys a premier setting along Hole 15, offering sweeping views, refined architectural presence, and an unparalleled sense of privacy. Encompassing 7381 square feet on 1.81 acres, this 6-bedroom, 6-bathroom residence reflects timeless design, remarkable scale, and elevated craftsmanship throughout.
Inside, the home is defined by enduring quality and thoughtful detail, including 8-foot solid-core doors, rich natural materials, and refined architectural elements. The open-concept main living area is both grand and inviting, featuring soaring ceilings, expansive windows, and a beautifully updated stone fireplace. The interior is enhanced with new paint, seamlessly integrated LED recessed lighting throughout, a newly installed tile kitchen backsplash, and carefully curated designer fixtures, resulting in a polished and elevated presentation.
The kitchen blends traditional design with modern functionality, offering custom cherry cabinetry, solid surface countertops, tile backsplash, premium stainless steel appliances, and a custom vented hood--well suited for both everyday living and elevated entertaining. The adjoining dining area is filled with natural light and positioned to capture the surrounding golf course views.
The primary suite serves as a private retreat, featuring dual walk-in closets and a spa-inspired en-suite bath complete with dual vanities, a soaking tub, private water closet, and an exceptional custom-tiled shower incorporating quartz, granite, and intricate mosaic stonework.
The fully finished lower level continues the home's impressive scale and quality, offering additional bedrooms and bathrooms, a private office, home gym, and expansive gathering spaces centered around a striking fireplace crafted from hand-selected petrified wood sourced from Southwest North Dakota, bringing warmth, texture, and a rare natural element to the space. The lower level is also pre-plumbed for a future bar, providing the opportunity to design a custom entertaining area tailored to your vision.
Completing the property is an oversized 1,634 square foot, 5-stall attached garage, providing exceptional space for vehicles, storage, and recreational needs.
This property represents a rare opportunity to own a distinguished estate along one of North Dakota's premier golf courses, combining privacy, acreage, and timeless design in a truly exceptional setting.
From Hwy 1804,turn north onto 28th St NW. Continue north to Burnt Creek Loop and turn left (west). Proceed to Hawktree Drive and turn right (north). Continue north to Ridgeway. The property is locate
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I’ve personally observed coworkers and peers in the industry at other organizations praise Darrin for his dedication and common sense approach to getting things done.
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- Brad Q
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Darrin Sand was very helpful and professional in the sale of our lot. He handled everything with the Title Company, answered all my questions and made a quick sale.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND DARRIN SAND!
It was a pleasure to work with someone so trustworthy.
Thank You.
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- Victoria A Dawson
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We have interacted with Darrin professionally many times over the years, he has always been a great communicator that does what he says he will do.
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- Lantz B.
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I have known Darrin on a personal and business level for over 30 years. Darrin is a pleasure to work a long side with his positive attitude and his work ethic. He has experience in several different areas including management skills. I am convinced Darrin will be successful in any endeavor he attempts.
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- Brooks G.
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I am impressed with the fact that Darrin is both relaxed and personable and yet is driven and determined in his desire for success. Darrin impresses me with his positive and can-do attitude.
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- Randy H
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have known Darrin sand for 39 years. He has always been trustworthy and reliable.
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- Doug B.
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Darrin Sand is a sharp guy that is always reliable!
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- H. Bottleson
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During our years working together, Darrin displayed talents in bringing people together to achieve a common goal and that is a strength I see in him.
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- Chris M.
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I worked with Darrin Sand and when we needed a software program to improve our efficiency, he researched and created it himself. He has always been a problem solver!!!!
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- Nathan L.
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Darrin helped a lot through the process with responding fast and getting paper work for me to return back to him.
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- Maria Mendoza
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Darren sand was a pleasure to work with as we sold our farm, he regularly acted above and beyond what a realtor would be expected to do to make the sale easier for us, and his knowledge of the area was a huge bonus. In In the search for prospective buyers, it was nice to have a realtor working with us. We could trust with our home while we were away for the winter. We will certainly recommend to anyone looking to buy or sell a property.
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- Gail bottleson
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Darrin is a great realtor! He is very helpful and knowledgeable. He goes the extra mile, being available outside of typical business hours. We will use his services again!
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- Lisa Gwin
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I have known Darrin my entire life, and he is one of the most reliable, hard working, and friendly people I have ever met. He is willing to put in extra effort to push plans through to the finish line, and he does it with an open honesty that can be hard to find in today's world. I am proud to call Darrin a friend and would recommend him highly.
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- William D.
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Always helpful and kept us up to date as to what was happening until the sale was final. Would recommend Darrin and would use him again if needed. Thank you, Darrin.
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- Brenda B.
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I had the pleasure to work with Mr Sand. He is a stand up guy that was easy to work with, and very knowledgeable. I would enjoy the opportunity to work with him again.
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- C. Peterson
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I recommend Darrin. He is very helpful with the homebuying process. Very knowledgeable, answered all of my questions and communicated quickly throughout the selling and buying process.
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- Seth w
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Darrin did a great job of presenting the property and finding individuals interested in the property. He was always in communication with us and potential buyers. He asked questions and we were able to provide the necessary information for a sale.
Darrin handled all the transactions with Title Company and kept us informed all the way.
He was very professional and would recommend him to anyone interested in selling commercial property, real estate or a home.
Thank you
Kenton Onstad
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- Kenton Onstad (Property Manager for Bayview and Townhomes in Parshall, North Dakota)
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Darrin did an exceptional job. He was quick to respond, answered all of our questions, and, when we requested additional information, was able to get that information in a timely manner.
We will use Darrin again when looking for investment properties in northwest North Dakota.
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- Lucky Mound Properties, LLC.
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Darrin made selling my Father's home easy. From the listing, showing, paperwork and the closing, Darrin was there making the process quick and simple.
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- Chris O'Dell
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Darrin is someone that uniquely stands out in my mind as one individual that can get things done. He can visualize the goal and aims for success in achieving that goal.
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- Darby S.
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Darrin has a unique skill in his ability to develop working relationships with and maintain clear and open communications.
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- Chad R.
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Professional, quick to respond, truthful, clear communication with issues, concerns, this is our fifth house. By far, best realtor we have worked with. Would recommend and use Darrin again
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- Sarah Hall
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We enjoyed working with Darren. He kept us up to date as to where things were at and what was happening. I would recommend him to others as we didn't realize there was another real estate agent in our area.
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- Brenda Bauer
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Darrin did a great job helping me buy my first home. I would recommend him to anybody buying a new home.
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