TBD 822 Rd

Property facts

Price

$549,000

Status

For sale

Property type

Land & lots

Lot size

40 acres

County

Dixon County

MLS #

11694179

Description

In the northeastern corner of Nebraska, where productive farmland meets the wooded draws and creek bottoms of the Missouri River country, sits this 40 acre property near Newcastle in Dixon County. Here, agriculture remains central to the landscape, but the nearby Missouri River and its tributaries bring another side to the region: wildlife habitat, hunting opportunities, and outdoor recreation. For buyers unfamiliar with this part of Nebraska, Dixon County sits along the South Dakota border, northwest of Sioux City, Iowa. It's an area shaped by generations of farming, with corn and soybean fields across much of the countryside and wooded creek corridors breaking up the agricultural ground. The Missouri River forms the county's northern boundary, giving the region a landscape that differs from the broad, open plains many people associate with Nebraska. This particular property brings those characteristics together on a manageable 40 acres. Approximately 34 acres are currently in dryland agricultural production, offering an established farming component with potential for continued cultivation or rental income. The balance of the property includes Aowa Creek, a tributary of the Missouri River, which winds through the northeast corner of the tract. The creek adds natural character to the land and creates a transition between the cultivated acreage and the surrounding wildlife habitat. Water is an important consideration when evaluating recreational land, and Aowa Creek is a noteworthy feature here. Flowing water was observed during a notably dry period, and signs of deer, ducks, and beaver activity have been documented along the creek corridor. The combination of agricultural ground, natural cover, and a water source gives the property recreational appeal, particularly for buyers interested in hunting and wildlife. For someone looking to own land in Nebraska without taking on the responsibilities of a large farm, this acreage offers several possibilities. The existing cultivated ground provides an agricultural use, while the creek offers a place to explore, observe wildlife, or spend time outdoors. An existing 100-amp electrical service also adds potential for future improvements, with its location and suitability to be verified. Any plans for a residence or recreational structure would be subject to applicable requirements and approvals. The location deserves consideration as well. Newcastle is a small agricultural community near the Missouri River, with access to the larger regional markets of northeastern Nebraska, southeastern South Dakota, and western Iowa. Sioux City and Sioux Falls are approximately an hour away, while Omaha is roughly two and a half hours to the south. Buyers traveling from outside the region can enjoy the rural setting without being completely removed from the services and conveniences of larger cities. At its core, this is productive Nebraska farmland with the added value of a natural creek corridor. The agricultural acres give the property a practical purpose, while the water, wildlife activity, and proximity to the Missouri River offer reasons to appreciate the ground beyond its production.

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