Meridian Canyon Cattle & Elk Ranch in Sargent, NE for Sale
The Property: 2,229 +/- acres in one contiguous block. The terrain is rolling hills and canyon bottoms, and the entire perimeter is “high fenced.” The ranch is partially timbered with many areas being rugged dark, timber. Entire perimeter is “High Fenced” for the elk breeding and hunting herd.
Land Use: Approximately 115 acres of alfalfa with 90 aces being under pivot sprinkler irrigation; 100 acres of non-irrigated cropland plus numerous small fields in canyon bottoms used for food plots. Balance in ponds, native rangeland, and improvements. There is a large pond with dock that can be filled from irrigation well and developed for fishing.
Location: The ranch is approximately 6 miles east of Sargent, NE, on major county roads with 4 miles being paved. Sargent is a friendly community of 480 people and is in the eastern part of Custer County which is the second largest county in Nebraska. Custer County has a diversified economy, but agriculture dominates the economic environment. In the United States, Custer County ranks third in number of beef cows. The top three counties for beef cows in the USA are all in Nebraska! The ranch is 25 miles to Ord which offers all services including airport capable of landing small jets. Kearney and I-80 access is 80 miles. Kearney offers all shopping options, two hospitals and a commercial airport.
Present Operation: The ranch is owner operated with a summer cattle grazing program for 250 cow/calf pairs plus an elk breeding herd. There are impressive feeding and handling pens for the elk. The elk herd can be purchased separately from the real estate. The herd inventory will be provided upon request. Alfalfa and native grass hay is amply produced with surplus hay sold on the local market.
Improvements: Custom built log home – 4 bedroom, 4 bath, with full finished walk-out basement, wrap around deck, stone fireplace and open floor concept. Home was built in 2001 with a new addition in 2005. Detached double car garage – Garage features an apartment for guests. Shop – 41′ x 60′ steel construction with concrete floor, electricity & work bench. High fencing – Entire perimeter has high fencing plus cross-fencing.
Recreational Opportunities: The ranch is amazing not only in timbered terrain but the diversity of wild life is impressive. For horse and ATV recreational use, the ranch offers easy trails to challenging in the rugged areas. The ranch offers exceptional Whitetail deer and wild turkey hunting plus the potential for trophy elk hunting in the high fenced property. The elk bulls become wild and elusive in the heavy timbered areas of the ranch. No hunting has been conducted on the ranch for three years.
Irrigation Data: Sprinkler system is an older unit that has been extensively updated with low pressure nozzles. Approximately 90 acres are irrigated.
Registered Well Data: Irrigation well: Registration #G0100153 drilled in 1998, 700 gpm, 226′ static water level, 320′ pump depth, 620′ well depth, 8″ column. Domestic Well: Drilled in 2000, 23 gpm. The property is in the Lower Loup Natural Resource District (NRD). NRD’s in Nebraska control irrigation well development and water allocations. There are several other livestock wells on the property that do not require registration. The cattle grazing areas have numerous livestock water wells and tanks plus ponds for cattle and wildlife.
NOTE: Seller has applied for a permit from NRD to drill new irrigation well and add pivot irrigation to dryland field.
2024 Real Estate Taxes: $24,639.86 ($10.53/Acre)
Possession & Closing: Negotiable.
NOTE: Seller would like to remain on the ranch for two more years but not a requirement. He desires to have his oldest children graduate from Sargent High School. Seller would cash lease or manage the ranch for new owners and coordinate lodging & recreational use.
