Mark received his real estate license in 2012 and joined Hall and Hall in 2018. A lifelong resident of Cherry County, Nebraska, which lies in the heart of the renowned Sandhills cattle raising country, Mark received his BS degree from the University of Nebraska in 1995 and then returned to the family ranch. He is currently the owner of the Thirteen Bar Ranch near Valentine, Nebraska, which has been in the family since 1888. Mark has 20 plus years of experience in farming, ranching, land development and is an avid outdoorsman. In addition to his home state, Mark has been involved in agricultural and recreational properties in several neighboring states.
Located just 4.5 miles from Ainsworth, Nebraska, the Budde Reservoir Farm consists of a beautiful custom-built home on the banks of a private lake with a mature timber setting. Included on the farm is a 128.7-acre water right. The majority of the cropland is irrigated by a Valley center pivot and balance is flood irrigated. The house, along with the deck, provides year-round views of the lake with the ambiance of wildlife, water, and the wind whistling through the pines. The farmland provides a nice income stream to supplement the beauty of the property. Exceptional wildlife opportunities include waterfowl, pheasants, and deer.
The property has good maintained county road access with a very short private pavement driveway. The mature trees provide excellent privacy and consist of a wide variety, including pine, spruce, ash, cedar, maple, numerous ornamental/fruit trees, and shrubs. The custom-built house is just a few short feet away from the banks of Budde Reservoir and can be enjoyed from the deck. Highlights of the deck include the ability to hear the water splashing on the banks and the occasional fish jumping to catch a dragonfly. The deck is shaded well with a full canopy of trees. There are excellent views from within the house of the reservoir and wildlife. The irrigated acres provide excellent income to supplement retirement.
Budde Reservoir Farm is a very unique property with the private lakefront home along with irrigation. The opportunities are endless with this property, and its location to great outdoor activities. The reservoir can be enjoyed year-round, whether it is from the deck or amazing views through the windows of the house. There would be nothing better than a paddle-boat stroll across the lake and then ending a day lounging on the back deck, hearing the waves crashing on the shore, and the call of the Canada geese prior to sunset. The farm has it all, custom-built house, workshop, private lake, beautiful trees, highly-productive irrigated farmland, prime waterfowl, and big game hunting as well as an income stream.
Budde Reservoir Farm is located northwest of Ainsworth, Nebraska. Go west of Ainsworth approximately two miles on HWY 20 to 428th Avenue, proceed north for two and a half miles. The property lies on the west side of the county road.
Ainsworth, population 1,728, is the county seat for Brown County. Ainsworth provides all amenities, including health care. The area provides endless opportunities for recreation and sports, including golf, fishing, hunting, canoeing/kayaking, boating and hiking. The Sandhills Area of Nebraska is blessed with many great golf courses, including Prairie Club Resort and the local Ainsworth municipal course, which is just a few miles from the property. Hunting and fishing can be accessed on the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge and Merritt Reservoir along with numerous Game and Parks WMA’s. The main recreational highlight of North Central Nebraska is the federally designated Niobrara Scenic River Corridor. The river valley consists of pine tree canyons with deciduous trees along the banks of the river. The river has been listed as one of the top ten canoeing rivers in the nation. Additionally, the Ainsworth Regional Airport is nearby and supports a 6,824 foot runway and full private jet service.
Ainsworth area average summer highs are in the mid to upper 80’s and the coldest winter months average highs are mid 30’s to 40 degrees. The average annual precipitation is 23 inches, including average snowfall of 38 inches. The majority of the winter is open with no snow cover.
The house was custom built in 1998 and consists of a total of 3,844 square feet, including a full walkout basement. Also, a two-car attached garage complements the house. The house has a quaintly covered front porch and a back deck accessed by double sliding doors off the sunroom. The views of the lake are amazing from the porch and deck.
Also, on the property is an 864 square foot detached garage/workshop. A steel grain bin is located on the south side of the property. The center pivot is an older but very functional seven tower Valley system.
The property has a private well, supplying water to the buildings. The reservoir has storage appropriation of 30.10 acre-feet with a priority date of 3/18/1968 by the State of Nebraska. The reservoir is filled by the Ainsworth Irrigation Canal and then pumped out of the reservoir for the center pivot. The pumping station is all electrical. The reservoir provides great recreational opportunities is large enough for jet skis, and the property comes with a paddle-boat.
All seller owned water rights will transfer to buyers.
All seller owned mineral rights will transfer to buyers.
Annual property taxes are estimated at $8,753.88 based upon past years.
The reservoir provides excellent habitat for year-round enjoyment of all types of waterfowl. Waterfowl hunting can be amazing on this property with the surrounding farm fields. Families of geese and ducks spend the summer months on the water. There are pheasants on the property, and the habitat could be greatly enhanced to promote hunting. It is not unusual to see deer wandering by from the deck of the house. For the size of the property, the wildlife resources are plentiful.
[We] are forever grateful to you for your support and trust, as well as your professionalism that did not waiver.
I have not forgotten the “Dream Team”. I would like to thank you both for going above and beyond what I know any of us thought would happen. You pulled off a feat that, I know, put that whole community in a tailspin. Jackie and I are forever grateful to you for your support and trust,...
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