Description:
Step into this historic homestead, located near Big Springs, Nebraska in Keith County - where historic charm meets rural opportunity. The two-story home features five bedrooms and three bathrooms, a fully finished basement, and beautiful original wood detailing throughout—showcasing craftsmanship that has stood the test of time. Beyond the house, the property includes a large, historic barn and approximately 413± acres of rangeland and cropland, offering abundant agricultural potential and open-country appeal. This homestead, owned by the same family for more than 82 years, combines history, space, and endless opportunity for a working operation or private retreat.
Location:
From Big Springs: South on Road 25B for 2 miles, then east on Road 6 for 2 miles. The property is on both the north and south sides of the road.
Legal Description:
SW¼ Except Tract in E½SW¼ Section 5; N½ Section 8, Township 12 North, Range 41 West of the 6th P.M. in Keith County, Nebraska.
House Site Address:
1651 Road West 30
Big Springs, Nebraska
2024 Real Estate Taxes Paid in 2025:
$7,764.34Assessor Land Use:
212.63 acres Pasture/Rangeland125.60 acres Dry Cropland
56.95 acres Pivot Irrigated Cropland
10.48 acres Roads/Waste
4.80 acres Buildings/Site
2.54 acres Shelter Belt
Natural Resources District:
79.24 Certified Irrigated Acres in the Twin Platte NRD.Water Rights:
69.56 acres of water rights through Western Irrigation District.Well Registration Information:
#A-007158 - 1,122 gpm#G-070028 - 550 gpm, pumping level of 53 ft. and depth of 150 ft.
Equipment:
2019 Valley center pivot. 40hp U.S. electric motor and Western Land Roller pump.Home Site:
Home Size & Rooms:1½ Story Home, approximately 2,290 sq. ft. w/ 1,796 sq. ft. finished basement.
• 5 Bedrooms (2 on main level, 3 on second floor).
• 3 Full bathrooms (2 on main level and 1 on second floor).
• Basement - living area, bar, laundry, & storage rooms.
Amenities:
• Featuring a rare, fully functional laundry chute from the second floor to basement.
• House & garage roofs replaced in 2013 with premium asphalt shingles & new 4" gutters.
• Central heating & air conditioning, recently serviced.
• Culligan drinking system, updated in 2024.
• Water heater, new in 2017.
• Water softener.
• Two domestic wells.
Outbuildings:
Historic Barn - 7,104 sq. ft. barn featuring a tin roof, recently spot-repaired after a hailstorm, and newly painted siding. The barn has both dirt and concrete flooring, a loft storage area, tack and storage rooms, and a small stall area. A large overhead door provides easy access for storing farm equipment.Detached Garage - 360 sq. ft. detached garage with concrete flooring and workshop room.
Barn - 2,400 sq. ft. storage/equipment barn.
Bin Site - Four older grain bins providing a combined total of over 12,735 bushels of storage.
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