Niobrara River Retreat

$5,850,000
New Listing

Property Details

ID: 82000
Status: New Listing
Price: $5,850,000
Acres: 4,080
Price Per Acre: $1,434
Type: Ranches, Hunting Land, Recreational Land
Address: TBD Pioneer School Road
City, State: Merriman, Nebraska
County: Cherry
Zip Code: 69218
Presented By: Jeff Garrett

Description

Niobrara River Ranch – A Rare Opportunity for Ranching & Recreation

Welcome to the scenic Niobrara River—where ranching potential meets unmatched natural beauty. This expansive property features over 3 miles of the Niobrara River, providing abundant live water for livestock and serving as a vital resource for the area's thriving wildlife population. Whitetail deer, mule deer, antelope, elk, turkey, and upland birds are frequent visitors, making this a dream location for hunters and wildlife enthusiasts alike.

The ranch is strategically fenced into multiple pastures to support an efficient rotational grazing system. All pastures are well-watered, with a combination of windmills, tanks on pipeline, live water, and solar-powered wells ensuring reliable water access throughout the property.

Adding to its value, the ranch holds 134 acres of adjudicated water rights, with 125 acres currently under irrigation via a 7-tower 1999 Zimmatic pivot. This blend of irrigated ground and native pasture offers excellent forage and hay production options to support livestock year-round.

While there are no permanent buildings on the property, a well-constructed pipe corral system is in place along Pioneer School Road, providing solid infrastructure for cattle handling.

Whether you're looking to expand your current ranching operation or create a world-class hunting reserve, this property is a rare blank canvas with the natural features and resources to support a variety of visions. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a stunning piece of the Niobrara River Valley.

Directions: From Gordon, NE go East for 14 miles to Lyons Rd Follow Lyons Road 3 miles South to the Trail Road Trail Road East 0.7 miles to the beginning of the ranch

Showing Instructions: Call Listing agent to schedule all showings.  

Additional Details

Additional Info

Wildlife: Big Game, Dove, Ducks, Elk, Geese, Mule Deer, Pheasants, Small Game, Turkey, Whitetail Deer
Recreation: Bird Watching, Hiking Trails, Hunting, Watersports
Water Access: River
Improvements: Corral(s), Fencing, Irrigation System
Fencing: Barbed Wire, Cross Fenced, Fenced
Soil: Sand
Crops: Hay, Potatoes, Rye, Wheat
Road Type: Gravel
Road Frontage: County Road
Horse Amenities: Corral(s)
Current Use: Agricultural, Cattle, Farm, Grazing, Hunting, Livestock, Pasture, Recreational, Row Crops
Possible Use: Agricultural, Cattle, Farm, Grazing, Hunting, Livestock, Pasture, Recreational, Row Crops

Financial

Listing Terms: 1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional, Lease Back
Taxes (annually): $17,749
Tax Year: 2024
Legal Description:

Exhibit A Legal Description

The Land is described as follows:

Township 32 North, Range 39 West of the 6th P.M., Cherry County, Nebraska

Section 10: N1/2 and that portion of the SE1/4 lying north of the geographical centerline of the Niobrara River

Section 10: That portion of the SE1/4 lying south of the geographical centerline of the Niobrara River

Section 11: S1/2N1/2 and that portion of the S1/2 lying north of the geographical centerline of the Niobrara River

Section 11: That portion of the S1/2 lying south of the geographical centerline of the Niobrara River

Section 12: S1/2NW1/4, N1/2SW1/4

Section 13: S1/2, S1/2NW1/4, and that portion of the NW1/4NW1/4 lying south of the geographical centerline of the Niobrara River

Section 13: That portion of the NW1/4NW1/4 lying north of the geographical centerline of the Niobrara River

Section 14: That portion of the NE1/4 lying north of the geographical centerline of the Niobrara River

Section 14: All lying south of the geographical centerline of the Niobrara River

Section 15: That portion of the NE1/4 and N1/2SE1/4 lying north of the geographical centerline of the Niobrara River

Section 15: That portion of the NE1/4 and N1/2SE1/4 lying south of the geographical centerline of the Niobrara River

Section 23: All

Section 24: NW1/4NE1/4, W1/2

Section 25: All

  1.  Acreage counts are believed to be accurate but have not been verified by a professional survey. All acreage counts were obtained from the County Assessors website. The property is being sold by legal description and the acreage amount stated for the property is approximate.
  2. Carrying capacity can vary due to weather conditions and management practices. Potential buyers are advised to consult their experts to make their own analysis.

  3. The seller and buyer acknowledge that there may be variations between the deeded property lines and the location of the existing fence boundary lines on the subject property. Seller makes no warranties regarding location of the fence lines in relationship to the deeded property lines, nor does the seller make any warranties or representations regarding specific acreage within the fenced property lines. Seller is selling the property in an “as is” condition which includes the location of the fences as they exist.

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