Property Type: Ranch

Sandhills Ranch | 707.68 +/- Acres in Sheridan County, NE

SOLD $530,760

This beautiful Sandhills property is the deer haven you have been looking for! You will not want to miss out on this opportunity!

The Nebraska Sandhills

The Sandhills region, known for its mixed-grass prairie on grass-stabilized sand dunes, covers most of the western part of Nebraska. The north end of this 707+/- acre property boasts expansive pastureland that transitions into the rolling Sandhills of Nebraska.

Throughout the Sandhills you’ll find deep pockets of terrain held in place by warm-season grasses that are brimming with mule deer throughout the year, making it an ideal spot and stock hunting paradise with great options for potential food plots.

Many species of wildlife make the Sandhills home on this property including antelope, coyotes, and sharp-tail grouse. The Sandhills acres sit atop one of the world’s largest aquifers, the Ogallala Aquifer, with power lines located within 100 yards of the fence line, making it an excellent location for building the hunting cabin of your dreams!

Ogallala Aquifer

High Plains Aquifer – Also called the Ogallala Aquifer, is an area of about 174,000 square miles and extends through parts of eight states in the Midwest. This aquifer is the principal source of water in one of the major agricultural areas of the United States.

“The Sandhills region is one of the largest contiguous and least disturbed prairies in all of the United States.”

Source: extension.unl.edu

Ranch Details

The ranch provides a great opportunity for summer grazing and income generation. The current owners of the property suggest that the grass can be used for summer grazing for up to 60 pairs in a period of 5-6 months, providing an excellent income stream. Additionally, there is the possibility of leasing out the grazing rights.

The well-maintained fences are in great condition and undergo an inspection every spring, with many new posts installed in the spring of 2022.

There are two 8 ft. windmills with new galvanized pipe, a new tire tank on the south windmill, and plastic pipe on the north windmill. A solar well with a new pump (installed in 2022) is situated in the middle of the property, between the two windmills, offering an excellent source of water for cattle throughout the property.

Legal Descriptions

Township 26 North – Range 41 West of the 6th P.M.
Section 17:E ½ (317.68 +/- Acres)
Section 20: E ½, NE ¼ (77.86 +/- Acres)
Section 21: N ½ (312.14 +/- Acres)


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R.D. Swede Ranch – 695.60 +/- Acres in Norton County, KS


Tucked away in the rolling grass hills of Norton County, KS, the R.D. Swede Ranch showcases some of the most beautiful scenery Northwest Kansas has to offer. With nearly 700 acres spread across this large rolling landscape, giant cottonwoods, cedar trees, and thickets fill in the deep canyon draws that carve through the ranch. As you drive through the property you will notice the ranch offers an even mixture of cool and warm season grasses and a thin line of brush hugging the tree lines. The abundance of natural springs seeping from the hillsides creates a vibrant green landscape at the bottom of the draws as the stream makes its way to the Solomon River. These springs provide a strong year-round water source for the cattle and wildlife on this property. With nearly 2 miles of thick tree cover surrounded by brush and CRP grasses, this ranch offers world-class hunting for whitetail, mule deer, turkey, and upland game. As you turn off Highway 283, the private rocked drive will bring you to the main house at the north end of the ranch. The comfortable cinder block house comes with a large 60’x40′ shop and the original milk barn that has withstood time. The R.D. Swede Ranch offers beautiful scenery, world-class hunting, and sits in a great location for anyone looking to add acres to their ranch or land portfolio. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Additional Property Details

  • 15-ton overhead bulk bin
  • 8’x40′ storage container
  • 60’x40′ dirt floor shop
  • four wire barbed-wire fences with creosote posts and hedge corners in excellent condition
  • two wire high tinsel fence with plastic composite posts and hedge corners in excellent condition
  • 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home, appliances stay

Legal Descriptions

  • SW4 SW4 Section 20 Township 05 Range 22
  • W2 NW4 Section 29 Township 05 Range 22
  • All SW4 Lying W OF Sager Road Section 29 Township 05 Range 22
  • E2 NE4 Section 30 Township 05 Range 22
  • All NW4 Lying E of Highway 283; W2NE4 & SE4 Less Road R/W Section 30 Township 05 Range 22

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Pettit Ranch – 4,960 +/- Acres in McPherson County, NE


Property Overview:  The Pettit Ranch, established in 1904, is a cattle-producing operation in the heart of the Big Lamunyon Flats in McPherson County, Nebraska.  Consisting of 4,320 +/- continuous deeded acres and a 640-acre school section lease, this scenic, Nebraska Sandhills ranch is located about 4 miles north of Highway 92 in between Tryon & Arthur, Nebraska and approximately one hour from Ogallala or North Platte, which provide some of the best livestock markets in western Nebraska.  An oil paved road runs right through the center of the ranch providing excellent access.

The owners have been consistently running 500+ cows year-round on the ranch.  On an average year, 800-1,000 bales of hay off the many sub-irrigated meadows provide enough feed to get them through the winter, and some years, even provide enough feed to background the calves as well.  The highly-productive Sandhills offer many great native grasses that are known to put the pounds on your livestock and hold a home for many different types of wildlife such as grouse, prairie chicken, turkey, and geese.  The ranch is also home to many large mule deer and occasionally, antelope and white-tail deer.

The ranch is all set up for rotational grazing, as it is currently split into approximately 30 pastures, varying in size.  Due to the incredible Ogallala Aquifer, there is always an abundance of fresh water flowing from the 23 solar wells that are spread throughout the ranch.  With the annual rainfall in the area ranging from 17”-19” per year, drought conditions are rare.  There are also several large ponds that provide a steady stream of water running from the north end of the ranch to the south.

The property is currently open for the 2022 grazing and hunting seasons, as there are no leases in place.  The Seller has paid for the first half of the school section lease, which is paid in two semi-annual payments for a total of $13,720.16.

This property is offered for sale by the Seller with the intention of completing a 1031 exchange.

Housing Overview:  On the ranch headquarters sits two homes.  One was built in 1922 consisting of 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.  The other was built in 2015 and has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with extra potential in the unfinished upstairs.

Improvements:  There is a 40 x 80 steel building with box stalls, a tack room, and a hydraulic working chute.  There are a few other outbuildings on the ranch that can be used for storage.  Two sets of cattle working facilities, one at the headquarters and one along the blacktop road, make it easy for semis to load and unload livestock.  Established tree shelterbelts provide excellent protection, and a few of the newer strips planted a couple of years ago, will be great for many future years to come.

*Co-listed with Hall & Hall.

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Kalinowski Ranch – 801.36 +/- Acres & Home with Outbuildings


If you’re looking to start or expand your current operation, here is the chance you’ve been waiting for!  Located only a few miles west of the wonderful community of Oconto, NE, right off a well-maintained gravel road, sits the well-managed Kalinowski Ranch.  There is a total of 801.36 +/- acres split up into 9 different pastures for rotational grazing with 4-5 barbed wire fences and 7 additional pens around the house that all have 7 ft. fences.  There are approximately 48 +/- acres that the sellers hay in the summer months, with a fenced-in bale yard for hay storage.  The property has been aerial sprayed for buckbrush and the cedars have been well maintained.  The property is currently leased for the 2022 grazing season, running 100 cow/calf pairs for a six-month period.

Running from the two-year-old well is over 16,000 ft. of underground waterlines connected to 8 tanks and 12 hydrants.  The many established shelterbelts provide a great source of protection for livestock and are an attraction for all wildlife in the area.

For ease of operation, there are two sets of corrals on the ranch.  The main corrals, near the house, are set up with windbreaks and 8 ft. fences with stout 8 ft. steel gates and loadout area.  The second set of corrals are across the road to the southeast of the headquarters and are set up for branding and preconditioning.  There are two barns, both have electricity and lights, a small storage shed, and a large 4,600 sq. ft. steel building with 220 and 110-volt outlets.

The home on this property was built in 1920 and is 1,970 sq. ft. with 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.  There are also a few rooms that are essential to every “farmhouse” which include a mudroom, laundry room, front porch, and a storm shelter/cellar.  Several built-in cabinets provide great storage and the central heating and air keep the home comfortable year-round.

This property has been in the Kalinowski family for the past 49 years, raising everything from cattle, elk, ostriches, yak, exotic deer, and many more. Don’t miss this opportunity to now make it yours for many years to come!

Legal Descriptions

Parcel ID: 000092000

Legal:  S ½ NW Section 4 Township 13 North Range 22 West GOVT Lots 3-4 160.74 +/- Acres

Parcel ID: 000092200

Legal: Section 5 Township 13 North Range 22 West GOVT Lots 1-2 80.58 +/- Acres

Parcel ID: 000098100

Legal: SE ¼ Section 32 Township 14 North Range 22 West 160 +/- Acres

Parcel ID: 000098200

Legal: SW ¼ SE ¼ Section 33 Township 14 North Range 22 West 320 +/- Acres

Parcel ID: 000098300

Legal: S ½ SW Section 34 Township 14 North Range 22 West 80 +/- Acres

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635 +/- Acres in Rawlins County

SOLD

Located northeast of Atwood, Kansas approximately a mile from the Nebraska border in Rawlins County. This property consists of 635.32 +/- acres, with 216.90 acres non-irrigated Cropland acres primarily consist of productive Class II Keith Silt Loam soils and 418.42 acres in native grass. There is currently two good water wells located on the property. A submersible well is located at the old farmstead on the south end of the property, and another well towards the north central region. There is also a hydrant and small tank in the southwest corner. At the farmstead there is electricity and a small corral setup with nice cattle panels. The fence surrounding the property is in good condition and well taken care of. Offers a four wire barb-wire fence around the pasture and a two wire fence along the outside field edge beside the road, with the top wire hot. Currently there are no active mineral sites on the property.

Legal Description: SW 1/4 Section 4, Township 1 North, Range 32 West, East 1/2 Section 8, Township 1 North, Range 32 West (less Co RD ROW), W1/2 W1/2 Section 9, Township 1 North, Range 32 West

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