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.
Niobrara River Cabin Ranch consists of 775± deeded acres near Bassett, Nebraska, in the National Scenic River Corridor. The ranch features a fully furnished log cabin home overlooking the Niobrara River valley. The ranch has one mile of river frontage with tree-covered canyons and hay/alfalfa meadows surrounded by wooded draws and bottomlands. The cabin’s extensive windows and wrap-around deck offer a majestic view of the river valley, allowing for enjoyment of all seasons. The ranch is easily accessible by county road and is teeming with wildlife of all kinds. The ranch has been well-maintained, and pride of ownership is evident.
The log cabin sits atop the canyon rim overlooking the river valley. The ranch has over one mile of accessible river frontage, providing excellent access to river recreational activities. The wooded draws leading to the river bottom are primarily cedar and oak trees. The river bottom is mainly deciduous trees with meadows interspersed. The ranch has had extensive new barbed wire fencing installed, and the cabin has recently undergone improvements, including staining. An alfalfa field lies atop the river valley and is mostly surrounded by trees. There are additional acres suitable for tillage, and a possibility of center pivot irrigation is available with the proper permits.
The Niobrara River Cabin Ranch is an exceptional river property with outstanding views from the covered wrap-around porch on the log cabin home. The property has been meticulously cared for and managed for wildlife while maintaining an income stream from livestock grazing and haying. The property is well-suited for a year-round residence or a vacation getaway. This property allows for seclusion and Niobrara River frontage, which is a hard find with all the amenities offered, and good access.
From the Highway 20/7 junction in Bassett, travel five miles north on Highway 7 to 885th Road. Then head east on 885th Road two miles to the intersection with 449th Road. Go north on 449th Road for five and a half miles to the river bottom, and take a sharp right turn on 890th Road and continue two miles east on 890th Road to the Arrowhead Avenue junction, and proceed north for a half mile to the ranch turn. Turn west onto the ranch road and continue to the cabin.
Bassett, Nebraska, the county seat of Rock County, is a small town with a population of 526 people, located in the heart of the Sandhills region. The town primarily offers ranching and outdoor recreational activities along the Niobrara River, as well as local amenities for residents and visitors. The Niobrara River was designated a National Scenic River in 1991. Bassett offers a variety of amenities, including grocery, dining, banks, hardware, schools, a hospital/nursing home, livestock auction, among other amenities. A jet-capable airport with a 6,800-foot runway located at Ainsworth (ANW) is approximately a 45-minute drive from the property.
Rock County, Nebraska, has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. The average annual precipitation for the area is 23.8 inches, with the majority of it occurring during the growing season. The warmest monthly average temperature is in July at 88 degrees, and the coldest is in December with an average high of 35 degrees. Average annual snowfall is 30 inches.
775± deeded acres
36± acre sub-irrigated hay meadow
40± acre alfalfa field
290± acre rangeland/potential tillable
409± acre canyon/timber
The ranch is highlighted by a 2,800± square-foot, fully furnished traditional log cabin home built in 2000, featuring a fireplace, central air, four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a laundry room, a loft, and a covered wrap-around deck. It is situated atop the wooded draws, providing views of the sunset/sunrise over the river valley. The log cabin features a basement, main floor with a kitchen, a fireplace, and a master bedroom and bathroom, as well as a loft with office space and additional bedrooms. Also noted is the extensive new fence built nearly around the whole perimeter of the ranch. All improvements have had excellent care.
The Niobrara River is a constantly flowing river system that is mostly spring-fed. The river provides an abundance of water activities, including kayaking, canoeing, and tubing. The ranch also has sub-irrigated hay meadows along the banks of the river, along with several slews. Livestock and domestic water are supplied by a 100-foot-deep groundwater well. The area is noted for its high-quality and abundant groundwater.
All seller-owned mineral rights, if any, will be transferred to the buyer.
Annual property taxes are estimated at approximately $5,344.08 based on previous years.
The ranch is a wildlife haven due to its wooded canyon draws, hay meadows, riparian-rich water frontage, deciduous river bottoms, and abundance of water. On the ranch, you can see deer, elk, mountain lions, turkey, upland game birds, waterfowl, and all other native species, including many songbirds and a few eagles, for birdwatching. The ranch borders the Nebraska Elk Landowner Unit 7 and has the potential to be added to the landowner zone in the future, allowing for the chance at a landowner elk tag.
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