9,058 Acres, Scotts Bluff County- Signal Butte Ranch-Tract 3

This Nebraska Ranch is also available as Signal Butte Ranch

Signal Butte Ranch-Tract 3, the largest of the three tracts, has 9,058± acres and is the working ranch with incredible recreation. Mule deer, whitetail deer, and Merriam Turkey are in great abundance here. While this parcel is primarily rangeland, there are 136 flood irrigated acres (5 parcels). The rainfall belt ranges from 14-16” annually.

A historical landmark known as Signal Butte stands prominently on this tract, and is registered as a National Historical Site. The Butte was an archaeological find in 1939, and the artifacts can been seen on display at the Smithsonian Institute. Throughout the 1800’s, pioneers used this historical ground as they made their way Westward carving out both the Oregon and Mormon Trails, which can still be seen. There is one marked grave site that was established in 1866.

NOTE: Part of Tract 3 cannot be grazed until September 2023. There is an approved EQIP Program that will pay the Seller $79,341 for fire damage on tract 3 only. Payment is for fire damage to the pasture in 2022.

Location 6 Miles west of Gering, NE

County Acres
134.99 Flood Irrigated Acres
656.34 Dry Crop Acres
8185.84 Range Acres
4.00 Home Site
2.37 Water
15.21Canal
5.97 Waste
53.87 Roads
9,058.59 Total Taxable Acres per Scotts Bluff County Assessor

LANDLORD REVENUE ESTIMATE

Tract 3 – 134.99 Deeded Acres (5 irrigated parcels)
Scotts Bluff County, NE – Signal Butte Ranch – Gravity Irrigated

134.99 Acres Gravity Irrigated @ $175/Acre = $23,623.25

Estimated Gross Income $23,623.00
Water Right Tax (LLEX) -4,522.00
Repair, Replacement, Insurance    -1,000.00
Estimated Net Landlord Income $18,101.00
Estimated $18,000,000

Tract 3 – 8,923.60 Deeded Acres
Scotts Bluff County, NE – Signal Butte Ranch – Rangeland/Timber

Estimated Hunting Lease Income $35,000.00

8,923.60 Acres Dryland/Rangeland/Timber-Grazed @ .325 AUMs/Acre
*AUMs/Acre are within NRCS guidelines, rainfall belt, timber population, ecological sites/soils.
8,923.60 Acres @ .325 AUMs/Acre = 2,900 estimated AUMs of grazing
2,900 AUMs/Acre/5 Months/1.5 Body Weight Equivalents = 387 Pair
387 Pair @ $45/Pair @ 5 Months = $87,075
$87,075 divided by 8,923.60 Acres = $9.75/Acre CE

Estimated Gross Income $122,075.00
2022 Real Estate Taxes -61,313.10
Repair, Replace, Insurance -9,000.00
Estimated Net Landlord Income $51,761.90
Estimated $51,750.00
Estimated Crop Net Income $18,000.00
Total Net Income $69,750.00

Address: Gering, NE 69341
County: Scotts Bluff