$5,850,000
$1,434 per acre: total asking price divided by the reported 4,080 acres. Not an appraisal or a bare-land value.
Tbd Pioneer School RdMerriman, NE 69218
Pasture and grazing land · MLS 11527381 · Listed 550 days ago (May 2, 2025)
Livestock and grazing · Crops and cropland · Hay and forage · Farm and ranch details
For sale: Listed for sale and available according to the MyStateMLS feed.
About this property
Niobrara River Ranch - A Rare Opportunity for Ranching & Recreation Welcome to the scenic Niobrara River-where ranching potential meets unmatched natural beauty. This expansive property features over 3 miles of the Niobrara River, providing abundant live water for livestock and serving as a vital resource for the area's thriving wildlife population. Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, Antelope, Elk, Turkey, and Upland Birds are frequent visitors, making this a dream location for hunters and wildlife enthusiasts alike. The ranch is strategically fenced into multiple pastures to support an efficient rotational grazing system. All pastures are well-watered, with a combination of windmills, tanks on pipeline, live water, and solar-powered wells ensuring reliable water access throughout the property. Adding to its value, the ranch holds 134 acres of adjudicated water rights, with 125 acres currently under irrigation via a 7-tower 1999 Zimmatic pivot. This blend of irrigated ground and native pasture offers excellent forage and hay production options to support livestock year-round. While there are no permanent buildings on the property, a well-constructed pipe corral system is in place along Pioneer School Road, providing solid infrastructure for cattle handling. Whether you're looking to expand your current ranching operation or create a world-class hunting reserve, this property is a rare blank canvas with the natural features and resources to support a variety of visions. Don't miss this opportunity to own a stunning piece of the Niobrara River Valley. Directions: From Gordon, NE go East for 14 miles to Lyons Rd Follow Lyons Road 3 miles South to the Trail Road Trail Road East 0.7 miles to the beginning of the ranch Showing Instructions: Call Listing agent to schedule all showings. Wildlife: Big Game, Dove, Ducks, Elk, Geese, Mule Deer, Pheasants, Small Game, Turkey, Whitetail Deer Recreation: Bird Watching, Hiking Trails, Hunting, Watersports Water Access: River Improvements: Corral(s), Fencing, Irrigation System Fencing: Barbed Wire, Cross Fenced, Fenced Soil: Sand Crops: Hay, Potatoes, Rye, Wheat Road Type: Gravel Road Frontage: County Road Horse Amenities: Corral(s) Current Use: Agricultural, Cattle, Farm, Grazing, Hunting, Livestock, Pasture, Recreational, Row Crops Possible Use: Agricultural, Cattle, Farm, Grazing, Hunting, Livestock, Pasture, Recreational, Row Crops
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 Jeff Garrett of #1 Properties Ranch and Recreation and the right professionals.
| Listed here as | Pasture and grazing landAgricultural 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 | Livestock and grazing, Crops and cropland, Hay and forage |
| Total acreage | 4,080 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
- Well (listing water source field)The listing reports a well. It says nothing about yield, water quality, permits or water rights; test the water and ask the state water agency.
- Fencing (listing fencing field)Fencing is reported. The listing does not describe its type, extent or condition unless the description says so.
- Tillable or cropland (listing description)Tillable or cropland acres as written by the listing agent. They are not a survey or a soil assessment.
- Irrigation mentioned (listing description)Irrigation is mentioned in the description. Equipment or a well does not establish a legal right to irrigate; ask for the water right or permit documents.
- Hay ground (listing description)
- Pasture (listing description)
- Pens, corrals or handling facilities (listing description)
- Cross-fencing (listing description)
- Road frontage mentioned (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
- $5,850,000
- Status
- For sale
- Property type
- Land and lots
- Lot size
- 4,080 acres
- County
- Cherry County
- MLS number
- 11527381
- Annual property tax (2024)
- $17,749
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
- Water source
- Well
- Fencing
- Fenced
Features
Water
- Well
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 Merriman.
Price and status history
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 Cherry 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 Cherry 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 #1 Properties Ranch and Recreation. Listing agent: Jeff Garrett. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing last updated by the brokerage Jul 29, 2026, 3:20 PM UTC. Farms and Ranches last received MyStateMLS data Nov 3, 2026, 6:30 AM UTC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify all details with the listing agent.