280 Acres, Garden County – Lewellen Blue Creek Farm, Grass, and Acreage

Looking for the perfect mixed use property? Lewellen Blue Creek Farm, Grass and Acreage has it all. Pivot-irrigated, Nebraska farmland, Blue Creek frontage, and a well protected home site with barns and covered machine shed. This is a prime opportunity that is located just a few miles from Lewellen, Nebraska. It’s not very often that you find an opportunity like this one that has a well laid out farm site with quality pivot irrigated ground and year round flowing Blue Creek located just steps out the back door. Just imagine the peace you can find while sitting next to the flowing water near a bonfire! The best part is you don’t need to leave home to find it!

The property has a total of 280.83 tax assessed acres with approximately 121 under pivot irrigation. The pivot soils consist of mostly Class II Bayard fine sandy loam. The farm has averaged over 225 bushel per acre the past 3 years after the flood irrigated was converted to pivot irrigated. The irrigated and dryland farm ground are leased out for the 2023 growing season. There are 26.22 acres that are enrolled in CREP through 2032. This CRP/CREP programs pays $219/acre. The balance of the property is grass, drycrop and creek bottom.

Blue Creek runs through the Western part of the property for approximately 3/4s of a mile. Blue Creek flows year round which gives way to many recreational opportunities. There is a crossing that allows for access to the grass on the West side. Ample wildlife opportunities can be found on the property including wild turkey, deer, and waterfowl. Garden County is known for its world class waterfowl hunting and with this property being located in the North Platte River valley, the opportunity is there for excellent goose hunting on the irrigated farm land. (*The current tenant owns the goose pit on the property but it could potentially be for sale in a separate transaction.*)

The homestead consists of a 4 bedroom (the two basement bedrooms are non- conforming) 2 bathroom 1,456 sqft bi-level home with a full basement that is mostly finished. There is an attached 2 car garage with access to the basement. There is also an attached sun room on the South side of the house that serves as the front porch entryway. The main level consists of 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The semi open-concept living room and kitchen make for the perfect place to entertain friends and family. There is a large picture window in the living room that allows for a panoramic view of the North Platte Valley to the South. When entering the basement area you will find a large family room equipped with a wood burning stove that is perfect for the cold winter months. There is 1 bathroom with a shower, the utility room, 2 non-conforming bedrooms, and a small office/storage area with access to the garage. The utility room consists of washer/dryer hookups, water heater, water softener, pressure tank and an American Standard EnviroWise Geothermal System for heating and cooling.

Around the building site you will find a large metal quonset with overhead door, metal sided horse barn with stalls, lean-to shed, and older shed that would make for a perfect chicken coop. One note about the homestead is that all of the electrical is ran underground so you don’t have to worry about snagging overhead lines.

There is plenty to do in the Lewellen area.

Located just a few miles from the property you will find the famous Lake McConaughy and Clear Creek State Waterfowl Management area. Oshkosh is located just 12 miles up the highway from Lewellen where you will find K-12 school, gas, grocery, Regional West County Hospital, and local shops/restaurants. Oshkosh has a small airport that can accommodate most private aircraft and if you’re looking for a more regional airport you can find Searle Field in Ogallala just 30 miles from Lewellen.

Lewellen Blue Creek Farm, Grass, and Acreage Income Potential

26.22 acres CREP @ $219/acre= $5,742
120.11acres Pivot Irrigated @ $250/acre =$30,027.50
14.57 acres Drycrop @ $50/acre= $728.50
Total Farmland Income= $36,498
Farm is Leased for the 2023 growing season at the above rates and acres.
Approximately 113 Grass acres @ $25/acre =$2,825

Lewellen Blue Creek Farm, Grass, and Acreage Improvements/Outbuildings

1983 Home 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom. 1,456 main level sq ft, 1,456 basement sq ft. 728 sqft attached garage.
Arch Rib Quonset approximately 30×70.
Barn 34×36 approximately.
Lean-to Shed
Chicken Coop

Lewellen Blue Creek Farm, Grass, and Acreage IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT:

Wiper Pivot: Late 80’s model 8 tower Zimmatic
Full Circle Pivot: Lockwood
Both Pivots have new Zimmatic Control panels installed in 2022.
Irrigation Well:
60 H.P. Amarillo Irrigation pump powered by a Deutz Diesel Engine.
Surface water runs through underground pipeline to both pivot points as well as the well water that flows through underground to both pivot points.
Access to the surface water comes from the newly installed pipeline that runs across the North and East part of the full circle pivot. This was installed recently as a part of the Hooper Canal improvement project.

FSA Info
171.8 CIA’s North Platte NRD
*Irrigation is subject to the rules and regulations of the North Platte Natural Resources District*
FSA Corn Base= 121.55 acres PLC Yield 144.

Taxes: $4,723.32

Legal Description: N1/2SE1/4; S1/2NE1/4-SE1/4NW1/4;N1/2NE1/4 Section 18- Township 16- Range 42 W of the 6th P.M. Garden County, Nebraska. Address: 5052 Rd 197 Lewellen, NE 69147

Address: Lewellen, NE 69147
County: Garden