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Auction Date:  06/03/2026 

Auction Time: 10:00 AM CT

Auction Held At: Merrick County Youth & Ag Education Center, 1784 Fairgrounds Road, Central City, NE 68826 

Entire Farm Description: 

Located just 2.5 miles east of Central City in Merrick County, Nebraska, this exceptional property presents a rare opportunity to build your dream rural home or expand your existing farm portfolio. Offering open tenancy after the second hay cutting this year, the land is ready for new ownership and fresh ideas. One of the standout features is the 60x80 Cleary building, constructed in 2000, which sits on a solid concrete floor—currently used for hay storage but versatile enough for equipment, workshop use, or additional storage needs. The property includes an established well, offering immediate utility for irrigation or residential development. Currently, it produces high-quality horse hay known for its top-tier quality and ability to fetch premium pricing in the market. With the current farming contract concluding after this year’s second cutting, a new owner will have the freedom to farm, lease, or develop as they see fit, starting next season. What truly sets this property apart is its unique flexibility. A new driveway will be installed at closing, and the buyer will have the rare opportunity to choose its location, allowing for personalized access and layout planning. Properties like this are seldom available in the area, combining strong agricultural potential with the convenience of proximity to Central City. The home is not included in the sale: only 45.66±  acres of undeveloped ground and the Cleary building. Call the listing agent for more information.

Deeded Acres:  45.66±

Soil Types:  Lamo clay loam, Janude sandy loam, Novina sandy loam, Gibbon loam, 

Soil PI/NCCPI/CSR2:  63.8 NCCPI

CRP Acres/Payment: No CRP

Taxes:  $995.08 - 2025

Lease Status:  Open tenancy after the second hay cutting this year

Possession:  At closing

Survey Needed?:  No

Brief Legal:  Pt E ½ SE ¼ S30 T14N R5W Merrick Co NE

PIDs:  Pt of 001488.00

Lat/Lon:  41.15015, -97.92665

Zip Code: 68826

Terms of Sale

Bidders may participate in the auction on-site or online at Ranchandfarmauctions.com
Onsite bidders should bring a government-issued ID
10% down payment immediately after auction - cash, personal, or business checks accepted
If the winning bid is online, you will be immediately contacted to make arrangements for the 10% down payment and a purchase contract will be sent via DocuSign
High bidder has 30 days to close unless otherwise noted
Announcements on auction day will take precedence over any prior announcements
This is a no contingency sale and is not subject to financing or additional inspections
Possession at closing, subject to tenant’s rights, if any
If a survey is needed it will be done following the auction and the total purchase price will be adjusted to the surveyed acres
All information provided is derived from sources believed correct but is not guaranteed or warranted - Bidders shall rely entirely on their own information and judgments

SALE DAY NOTES INFO:

BUYERS PREMIUM: No buyer’s premium or internet fees
TAXES: Prorated to date of close
TENANCY: Open tenancy after the second hay cutting this year
RENTS: No rents due
MINERALS: Seller mineral rights will convey
CLOSING COSTS: Split 50/50

Please visit the auctioneers website for more photos and full Terms and Conditions.