$549,000
$13,725 per acre: total asking price divided by the reported 40 acres. Not an appraisal or a bare-land value.
Tbd 822 RdNewcastle, NE 68757
Cropland · MLS 11694179 · Listed 200 days ago (Apr 17, 2026)
Crops and cropland · Farm and ranch details
For sale: Listed for sale and available according to the MyStateMLS feed.
About this property
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.
Description provided by the listing brokerage.
Farm and ranch details
Listing-reported, not independently certified. These details come from the listing's own fields and description. Farms and Ranches has not inspected the property, measured acres, tested soil or water, or reviewed permits. Confirm everything with Koby Rickertsen of Ironhorse Land Company and the right professionals.
| Listed here as | CroplandAgricultural land: Land the listing describes as farmed, grazed or cut for hay, with no home reported. Usable acres, water and access still need checking. |
|---|---|
| Why it qualifies | Agricultural use reported in the listing · How listings qualify |
| Reported use | Crops and cropland |
| Total acreage | 40 acres (as reported) |
| Reported land breakdown | Not stated. Total acreage is not tillable or usable acreage; ask the agent and check the soil survey. |
| Home included | No home reported |
Reported buildings, water and land features
- Creek or spring (listing description)
Not reported here and never inferred: yields, income, stocking rates or carrying capacity, water rights, transferable permits, organic certification, equipment or livestock included in the sale, and whether a building can be used or a site built on. Report a wrong classification.
Facts
- List price
- $549,000
- Original list price
- $600,000
- Status
- For sale
- Property type
- Land and lots
- Lot size
- 40 acres
- County
- Dixon County
- MLS number
- 11694179
Facts are reported by the listing brokerage. Items not listed were not provided; that does not mean the property lacks them.
Location
The pin is the listing's reported coordinates and may be approximate. It is not a parcel boundary, and no soil, flood, wetland or access conclusion should be drawn from it. See more listings in Newcastle.
Price and status history
- Original list price reported by the brokerage: $600,000
Changes observed by Farms and Ranches in MyStateMLS data since Oct 30, 2026. This is not a public-record sales history; MyStateMLS does not publish sold prices.
Buyer checklist
Questions worth investigating for any farm or ranch purchase. They are not claims that this property has a problem or meets any condition.
- Legal accessIs there deeded or recorded access to a public road, and are there easements across the land (or that the land relies on)?
- Water rights and wellsA well, pond, creek or irrigation system does not by itself establish a legal right to use the water. Ask for the water right, permit or registration documents and test the well.
- Leases and tenanciesAre there farm, grazing, hunting, CRP, oil and gas or wind leases? Some survive a sale or require notice before they end.
- Soil and usable landHow many acres can actually be cropped or grazed? Check the NRCS soil survey and get a current lab soil test for the use you plan.
- RestrictionsZoning, conservation easements, deed restrictions, HOA rules, floodplain and wetland rules can limit what you can do.
- Building conditionBarns, fences, wells and septic systems need inspection; a listed building may not suit a commercial or livestock use.
- UtilitiesPower, water, septic capacity, internet and road maintenance: who provides them and at what cost.
- What is included in the saleEquipment, growing crops, stored hay, livestock, irrigation equipment, permits and farm program contracts are often separate. Get it in writing.
Explore this area's farming resources
Regional guidance for Dixon County, NE. It describes the area, not this property: it does not say this land suits any crop or use.
- Regional overview and local referrals for Dixon County
- Nebraska Extension (University of Nebraska-Lincoln) (county offices and local specialists)
- Soil testing options for Nebraska
- NRCS Web Soil Survey (mapped soils; a map is not a soil test)
- All farm resources for Nebraska
Guides and next steps
Listing courtesy of Ironhorse Land Company. Listing agent: Koby Rickertsen. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing last updated by the brokerage Oct 23, 2026, 6:28 PM UTC. Farms and Ranches last received MyStateMLS data Nov 3, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify all details with the listing agent.