$1,795,000
$54,394 per acre: total asking price divided by the reported 33 acres. Not an appraisal or a bare-land value.
2446 Cottonmill AvenueKearney, NE 68845
Equestrian property · MLS 11791105 · Listed 161 days ago (May 26, 2026)
Equestrian · Hay and forage · Farm and ranch details
For sale: Listed for sale and available according to the MyStateMLS feed.
About this property
Mountain Rose Ranch presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-developed equestrian property nearby Kearney, Nebraska, with the infrastructure and setting to support a boarding and training operation while also offering beautiful pastoral park-like landscapes with meaningful lifestyle and hospitality upside. LOCATION: Mountain Rose Ranch is located at 2446 and 2402 Cottonmill Avenue, one mile west of Kearney, Nebraska, placing it in one of central Nebraska's most established regional hubs. Kearney is widely recognized for its strategic position along Interstate 80 and U.S. Highway 30. Its location, coupled with access to Kearney Regional Airport, provides important convenience for out-of-area owners, guests, clinicians, and event participants. One of the ranch's most attractive locational advantages is its direct proximity to Cottonmill Park, which lies immediately east of the property and materially expands the lifestyle and recreational appeal of the ranch. ACREAGE and DESCRIPTION: Mountain Rose Ranch encompasses approximately 33 acres and is naturally divided by the Kearney Canal. The northern parcel encompasses 13 acres. The southern parcel encompasses 20 acres. The primary ranch headquarters including the homes and equestrian improvements are clustered on the northern 13 acres parcel and includes the ranch house, bunk house, equestrian improvements, hay barn, indoor arena, stable facilities, hay barn, outdoor arena, roundpen, and workshop and supporting infrastructure. The 20 acres south of the canal is largely unimproved and offers a pastoral feel with rolling hills complemented by mature cottonwoods, cedars, and other established trees that create a park-like setting creating a natural playground. There is also a large seasonal pond which both adds beauty and serves as an irrigation resource. IMPROVEMENTS: The main residence at 2446 Cottonmill Avenue is a one-story home with a finished basement built in 1986, remodeled in 2022. Featuring 5 bedrooms and 3 baths, the home offers bright interior spaces, comfortable living and dining areas, a large basement, oversized 2 car garage, plus 2 additional compact garage spaces in the nearby workshop, and a tranquil deck and patio overlooking the surrounding ranch setting. The separate bunk house is a 1,568-square-foot residence built in 1996, featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, with recent updates throughout that would serve for additional family housing, incoming income producing short or long term rental or can serve as long term or on-site staff accommodations. A 81' x 252' Morton indoor horse arena with a viewing area is well suited for year-round horse activities. A heated 36' x 252' stable is attached to the indoor arena and offers 30 stalls, including an indoor and outdoor wash bays, 6 grooming stalls, along with an office, classroom, tack room, grain room, and boarders lounge. WATER RESOURCES: Supporting ranch infrastructure includes a well and septic system serving the ranch headquarters. The southern parcel has a large seasonal pond on the south acreage which can be used for irrigation. AGRICULTURAL / INVESTMENT CONSIDERATIONS: Mountain Rose Ranch should be viewed first as an equestrian investment and specialty-use property with multiple existing and potential revenue channels. Its present strengths include boarding, training, horsemanship instruction, clinics, arena rental, events, and hospitality-related use tied to the bunk house, RV/LQ hookups, and overnight horse accommodations. SUMMARY: Mountain Rose Ranch represents a distinctive Kearney, Nebraska offering that blends a functional equestrian headquarters with broader lifestyle and investment appeal. For the buyer seeking a beautiful and well-developed equestrian property with immediate functionality, authentic ranch atmosphere, and room to grow in multiple directions, Mountain Rose Ranch stands out as a rare and versatile central Nebraska opportunity.
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 Craig Townsend of Ranch Company and the right professionals.
| Listed here as | Equestrian propertyFarms and ranches: Listed by the MLS as a farm or ranch, or land with reported agricultural improvements such as barns, stables or fencing. |
|---|---|
| Why it qualifies | MLS property type: Farm · How listings qualify |
| Reported use | Equestrian, Hay and forage |
| Total acreage | 33 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 | Yes, a home is reported |
Reported buildings, water and land features
- Workshop or outbuilding (listing structures field)
- Stable or stalls (listing structures field)
- Riding arena (listing structures field)
- Barn (listing structures field)
- Fencing (listing fencing field)Fencing is reported. The listing does not describe its type, extent or condition unless the description says so.
- Agricultural zoning reported (listing zoning field)The listing reports agricultural zoning. Confirm permitted uses and any restrictions with the local planning office.
- Hay ground (listing description)
- Pond (listing description)A pond is reported in the description. It does not establish a water right, and ponds can be seasonal.
Utilities reported: Septic system. Capacity, condition and permits are not reported.
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
- $1,795,000
- Original list price
- $2,250,000
- Status
- For sale
- Property type
- Farm or estate (Ranch)
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full baths
- 3
- Interior area
- 3,296 sq ft
- Lot size
- 33 acres
- Stories
- 1
- Garage spaces
- 2
- County
- Buffalo County
- MLS number
- 11791105
- Annual property tax
- $8,429
Facts are reported by the listing brokerage. Items not listed were not provided; that does not mean the property lacks them.
Land details reported by the listing
- Fencing
- Fenced
Features
Interior
- Master Downstairs
Appliances
- Washer
- Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Range
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Dryer
- Disposal
- Dishwasher
Basement
- Finished
Heating
- Forced Air
- Natural Gas
Parking
- Driveway
Construction
- Vinyl Siding
Roof
- Asphalt
Sewer
- Septic Tank
Lot
- Sprinklers In Front
Virtual tours
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 Kearney.
Price and status history
- Original list price reported by the brokerage: $2,250,000
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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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 Ranch Company. Listing agent: Craig Townsend. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing last updated by the brokerage Oct 17, 2026, 3:35 PM UTC. Farms and Ranches last received MyStateMLS data Nov 3, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify all details with the listing agent.