Big Springs Home & Farm

Step into this historic homestead, located near Big Springs, Nebraska in Keith County - where historic charm meets rural opportunity. The two-story home features five bedrooms and three bathrooms, a fully finished basement, and beautiful original wood detailing throughout—showcasing craftsmanship that has stood the test of time. Beyond the house, the property includes a large, historic barn and approximately 413± acres of rangeland and cropland, offering abundant agricultural potential and open-country appeal. This homestead, owned by the same family for more than 82 years, combines history, space, and endless opportunity for a working operation or private retreat. For more property details, visit AgriAffiliates.com.

Legal Description:

SW¼ Except Tract in E½SW¼ Section 5; N½ Section 8, Township 12 North, Range 41 West of the 6th P.M. in Keith County, Nebraska.

House Site Address:

1651 Road West 30

Big Springs, Nebraska

2024 Real Estate Taxes Paid in 2025: $7,764.34

Assessor Land Use:

212.63 acres Pasture/Rangeland

125.60 acres Dry Cropland

56.95 acres Pivot Irrigated Cropland

10.48 acres Roads/Waste

4.80 acres Buildings/Site

2.54 acres Shelter Belt

Natural Resources District: 79.24 Certified Irrigated Acres in the Twin Platte NRD.

Water Rights: 69.56 acres of water rights through Western Irrigation District.

Well Registration Information:

#A-007158 - 1,122 gpm

#G-070028 - 550 gpm, pumping level of 53 ft. and depth of 150 ft.

Equipment: 2019 Valley center pivot. 40hp U.S. electric motor and Western Land Roller pump.

Home Site:

Home Size & Rooms-1½ Story Home, approximately 2,290 sq. ft. w/ 1,796 sq. ft. finished basement.

• 5 Bedrooms (2 on main level, 3 on second floor).

• 3 Full bathrooms (2 on main level and 1 on second floor).

• Basement - living area, bar, laundry, & storage rooms.

Amenities-

• Featuring a rare, fully functional laundry chute from the second floor to basement.

• House & garage roofs replaced in 2013 with premium asphalt shingles & new 4" gutters.

• Central heating & air conditioning, recently serviced.

• Culligan drinking system, updated in 2024.

• Water heater, new in 2017.

• Water softener.

• Two domestic wells.

Outbuildings:

Historic Barn - 7,104 sq. ft. barn featuring a tin roof, recently spot-repaired after a hailstorm, and newly painted siding. The barn has both dirt and concrete flooring, a loft storage area, tack and storage rooms, and a small stall area. A large overhead door provides easy access for storing farm equipment.

Detached Garage - 360 sq. ft. detached garage with concrete flooring and workshop room.

Barn - 2,400 sq. ft. storage/equipment barn.

Bin Site - Four older grain bins providing a combined total of over 12,735 bushels of storage.