3,051 Acres, Box Butte County – Robert W. Wehtje Ranch-ABSOLUTE AUCTION

ABSOLUTE AUCTION February 9, 2023 | 1:30 P.M. MST | Community building at the Box Butte County Fairgrounds in Hemingford, NE

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NOTE: Online bidding will not start prior to the live auction starting.  Online bidders must be registered and have sent an earnest deposit in advance, to be sent back if they are not the winning bidder.

This property will be offered as a whole and as 4 separate tracts.

This is a very productive ranch and farm that has been well cared for by its long time owners. This ranch is very well watered with 12 tanks throughout the ranch. There are four submersible wells, 2 windmills ,and 1 solar well. The Niobrara River does cross the Northwest corner of this ranch. The property is cross fenced into 8 pastures. The fences throughout the ranch are tight, well-maintained 4-wire.

There is an excellent set of improvements that includes a well-cared for, low-maintenance stucco home with three-bedrooms and two bathrooms. One of the bathrooms has a zero entry shower, great for those with mobility issues. The improvement site also has an attractive well-maintained red wooden barn, and a good set of corrals.

The pasture will be open for the 2023 grazing season. The dry crop ground will have been planted to wheat and the new Buyer will assume the landlord’s share of the wheat crop. Past pasture lease and current farm lease will be provided upon request, please inquire with the Broker.

The grass on this ranch has been well cared for and it shows. The fencing is good throughout, with excellent cross-fencing and plentiful water.  Don’t miss your opportunity for this quality Box Butte County Ranch and Farm!

Acres By Tract
Tract 1: 494± rangeland
Tract 2: 1,903± rangeland
Tract 3: 5± homesite
Tract 4: 649± drycrop
TOTAL: 3,051± acres
*NOTE: Acres are approximate. Exact acres will be determined by a survey after the sale.

Taxes – Estimated $17,127.04 For all tracts

Current Income For all Tracts
$25,639.20 Dry Crop 640.98 @ $40/acre
$35,000.00 175 Cow/Calf pairs @ $50/pair (Quarterly)
$60,639.20 Gross Income

Estimated Expenses For all Tracts
$17,127.00 Real Estate Taxes
$4,000.00 Insurance & Improvements
$500.00 Fencing Materials
$39,012.20 Estimated Net Income

Address: Hemingford, NE 69348
County: Box Butte