45.66 acres in Merrick County, Nebraska

Live and Online at Ranchandfarmauctions 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. One of the standout features is the 60x80 Cleary building, constructed in 2000, which sits on a solid concrete floorcurrently 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 years 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. Well on-site, providing irrigated acres Hay production Building potential for future homesite 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 Possession: At closing Survey Needed?: No Brief Legal: Pt E SE S30 T14N R5W Merrick Co NE PIDs: Pt of 001488.00 Lat/Lon: 41.15015, -97.92665 Zip Code: 68826