Morrill Co Ranch & Farm Ground – Bronderslev Estate
3,480± Acres Ranch Land and Farm Ground
in Morrill County, Nebraska
LAND AUCTION
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 • 1:30 pm
AUCTION LOCATION: Prairie Winds Community Center, 428 N Main St, Bridgeport, NE
SOLD at Auction!
See individual parcels below for Results!
Parcel 1: The 4-B Ranch – 965.75 Acres
SOLD! $495/Acre
Parcel 1 Aerial Map Soils Parcel 1 Contours Map
The Main Ranch has been the headquarters for the Bronderslev Family for many years. The ranch is well sodded for the most part with hard grasses. The Range Productivity rating is 1,696 lbs./acre/yr. With some hard work, fencing, rodent control, and water improvements this will make someone a good smaller Ranch.
Land Located: From Bridgeport, Nebraska; 1/4 mile east of Jct. 385 and 26 At Northport to CR 99D then ¼ mile north on oiled road to Road 96, then ½ mile east to Road 101, then 4 miles north, 2 miles east on Road 104 to the end of the oil, then 2 miles through hills on CR 105 to the pasture near northwest corner (auto gate). The headquarters is 1.5 miles east on Road 108 to Road 111 then 1 mile south.
Improvements:
- Modest 1,482 Sq. Ft. Stucco Home with 4 Bedrooms (2 up and 2 down) and 1 Bath. (Home is in rough condition but seems to have a good roof).
- 2008 42’x72’ Cleary metal building, 1 walk-in door and 1 OH door with dirt floor.
- 32’ x 40’ Old Barn with Hay mow
- 26’ x 60’ Open Front Cattle Shed
- 25’ x 20’ “Milk House”
- 24’ x 40’ Shop/Garage
- 14’ x 30’ Animal Building
- 8 Grain Bins from 500 to 2,000 bu.
- Submersible well at the House (15 gpm) (old windmill)
- 2 Windmills through the pasture (all in disrepair)
Legal Description: West Half (W1/2) Section 27, All of Section 28, West Half (W1/2), Twp. 21 North, Range 49:
2020 Real Estate Taxes: $6,331.98. Taxing on 947.15 acres Grassland, 16.6 acres in Roads and 2 Acres Building Site. ($6.69/acre)
FSA Information: 951.86 total acres. 850.11 acres Grass Land, 103.22 DCP Cropland (Grass). 20 acres Base between Corn, Wheat & Oats, PLC Yields 109, 33 & 50 bu.(approximate). This is all approximate as this pasture is carried together with Parcel 2.
Well Information:
Well under windmill in yard: Submersible, Drilled in 1997, 208 ft. deep, Static level 147 ft., Pump level 167 ft., 15 gpm, ID # G-095561.
Well in Yard east of Milk house by power pole: 65 ft. to cylinder, 1/2HP submersible Grundfos pump, Pumps 3-5 gpm now, Needs cut-back to flow continuous.
First Windmill west of house: 175 ft. deep, Static water 135 ft., 40 ft. of standing water in the hole.
8 ft. Aermotor Head, operable, needs oil & pump stick.
Well way west with old tank & collapsed tower. DRY.
Well by Road: Does not look like they used it much if ever, 155 ft. Deep. 30 ft. of water in the hole, 125 ft. to static water. Old casing.
Sale Day Deposit: $40,000.00
Parcel 2: The 4-B Middle Pasture – 609.08 Taxed Acres
SOLD! $500/Acre
Parcel 2 Aerial Map Topo Map Middle Pasture Soils Middle Pasture
This is all native pasture with 1 windmill (not currently in operation). The pasture has a nice variety of grasses ranging from short hard grass to sandhills grass. The north fence will need attention if sold separately from Tract 1. The pasture is very well sodded and could be improved with cross fencing, rodent control, and water. The Range Productivity rating is 1,609 lbs./acre/yr. This is parcel is contiguous with 1 & 3 providing an opportunity for a nice larger ranch tract.
Land Located: From Bridgeport, Nebraska; 1/4 mile east of Jct. 385 and 26 At Northport to CR 99D then ¼ mile north on oil road to Road 96, then ½ mile east to Road 101, then 4 miles north, 2 miles east on Road 104 to the end of the oil, then 2 miles through hills on CR 105 to the Auto gate. Access for ingress and egress will be granted from the auto gate to the southeast on a crude trail road pasture near the northwest corner. Ask Kraupie’s for additional details. This easement will not be needed if Parcel 2 sells with Parcels 1 or 3.
Legal Description: West Half (W1/2), West Half of the Southeast Quarter (W1/2SE1/4), Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW1/4NE1/4) Section 33 Township 21 North, Range 49; Lots One, Two, Three, and Four (1, 2, 3, 4) Section 6 Township 20 North, Range 49 All West of the 6th P.M., Morrill County, Nebraska.
2020 Real Estate Taxes: $3,439.96 Taxing on 609.8 acres grassland. ($5.64/acre)
FSA Information: 593.32 Total Acres (measured unofficial). 552.63 Grassland, 40.69 DCP Cropland (Grass). Small Base. (approximately 7 acres). This is all approximate as this pasture is carried together with Parcel 1.
Well Information: Middle Pasture: Well 125 ft. Deep, 100 ft. to water, Still pumps! 8 ft. Aermotor needs tail bolt, needs furl lever but appears in operating condition (pretty good). Water came out of the pipe when we pulled it by the bent rod. Needs weep hole.
Sale Day Deposit: $25,000.00
Parcel 3: The HnB Ranch – 745.76 Taxed Acres
SOLD! $500/Acre
Aerial by Fenceline Soils Map Contours Map
This Pasture is primarily all hard grass, fenced as one pasture. There is one older windmill in poor condition. The land has the Northport Irrigation Canal running through the northwest corner of the pasture providing water for livestock in the summer months. There are 5 acres of irrigation water rights under the canal. The topography is rough. The land could be improved with additional water and cross fencing. The Range Productivity rating is 1,320.6 lbs./acre/yr. All Oil Road Access. This pasture adjoins Parcel 2 at the northeast corner making a good-sized contiguous Ranch possible.
Land Located: from Bridgeport, Nebraska; 1/4 mile east of Jct. 385 and 26 At Northport to CR 99D then ¼ mile north on oil road to Road 96, then ½ mile east to Road 101, then 4 miles north, 2 miles east on Road 104 at the end of the oil.
Legal Description: West Half (W1/2), Northeast Quarter (NE1/4), North Half of the Southeast Quarter (N1/2SE1/4) Section 1; North Half of the Northeast Quarter (N1/2NE1/4), East Half of the Southwest Quarter (E1/2SW1/4) Section 2; North Half of the Northwest Quarter (N1/2NW1/4) Section 12 All in Township 20 North, Range 50 West of the 6th P.M., Morrill County, Nebraska
2020 Real Estate Taxes: $4,191.90 Taxing on 745.76 acres. Taxing on 742.9 acres grass and 2.87 in Roads. ($5.62/acre)
Water Taxes (O&M): 5 acres under Northport Irrigation District $142.50. (28.50/acre, paid in advance May 1)
FSA Information: 719.96 Farm Land, No DCP Cropland, No Base.
Well Information: Windmill by Canal (Houston Place): 70 ft. Deep, Static 49 ft., Styrene Casting, Head has a little slack in the gear but should be okay for a while.
Sale Day Deposit: $30,000.00
Parcel 3B: The Sandy B Acreage – 40 Acres +/-
SOLD! $700/Acre
Nice 40 Acre Tract that would make a great homesite with a nice south-facing hillside & oil road access. Approximately 6 miles northeast of Bridgeport, NE.
Legal: W1/2, NE1/4, N1/2SE1/4 Sec. 1; N1/2NE1/4, Sec. 2; N1/2NW1/4 Sec. 12, All in Twp 20N, R50W
2020 RE Taxes: $4,191.90
Sale Day Deposit: $5,000.00
Parcel 4: The “Broadwater B” Ranch – 650.88 Acres +/-
SOLD! $530/Acre
This is a scenic ranch with amazing views to the southwest! A beautiful little cedar canyon is hidden among this good grazing unit! The pasture will have 2 sources of water. One windmill located on the western side of the pasture and a newer solar well with a rubber tank on the eastern side. This tank was installed with the NRCS assistance that had been applied for by Gloria. There are 44.68 acres of cultivated dryland Farmground at the northeast corner of the property. This land was brought back into production last year after many years of sitting idle. The Range Productivity rating is 1,208 lbs./acre/yr. on the pasture.
Land Located: From Broadwater, Nebraska 3 miles north on Oil CR 123 to CR 90 then east and north continuing on CR 129 4 miles to the southeast corner.
Legal Description: South Half of the Southwest Quarter (S1/2SW1/4) Section 24; The Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) Section 25, and a strip of land containing Seven (7) acres, more or less, lying along the West side of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of said Section Twenty-five (25) which is more particularly described as: bounded on the West by the West line of said Northeast Quarter of said Section, and which is bounded on the East by the Center Line of the Public Highway as laid out, surveyed, and now in use as a County Road running generally north and south across the Western portion of the said Northeast Quarter of said section, and which is bounded on the North by the North line of said Northeast Quarter, and bounded on the South by the South line of the said Northeast Quarter, all in Section Twenty-five (25) and containing Seven (7) acres, more or less, according to the survey thereof.; The Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) Section 25, and a strip of land containing approximately Fifteen (15) acres, more or less, along the West side of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section Twenty-five (25), which is more particularly described as: bounded on the West by the West line of said Southeast Quarter of said section, and which is bounded on the East by the Center Line of the Public Highway as now laid out, surveyed, and now in use as a County Road running generally north and south across said Southeast Quarter of said Section approximately 240 feet east and approximately parallel to the West line of said Southeast Quarter of said section and containing Fifteen (15) acres, more or less, according to the survey thereof, all in said section Twenty-five (25). The East Half of the Northwest Quarter (E1/2NW1/4), The Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) Section 26; All in Township 20 North, 48 West of the 6th P.M., Morrill County, Nebraska:
2020 Real Estate Taxes: $3,728.33. Taxing on 618.04 acres Grass, 43.12 acres Dryland Farmground and 8.17 acres in roads. ($5.57/acre) Note: The legal description describing the 7 acres (above) is not reflected on the tax statements at the time of this information.
FSA Information: 641.60 Farm Land, 106.16 DCP Cropland, 27.6 acres Wheat base, PLC yield 33 bu.
Well Information: 1 New Well with solar unit for pumping in to 2 connected rubber tire tanks (near east side). 1 Well towards west side with 8 ft. Aermotor Windmill, Registered Well at 3 gpm. (was working)
Sale Day Deposit: $35,000.00
Parcel 5: Irrigated 80 – 79.63 Acres
SOLD! $2,175/Acre
A smaller combination farm with center pivot irrigated land and native pasture. The pivot is an older Valley showing only approx. 1000 hours. Water is supplied by Northport Irrigation to a collection pit. The water is set up with a Berkley B4 pump and electric motor underground to the pivot.
Land Located: From Bridgeport, Nebraska; 1/4 mile east of Jct. 385 and 26 At Northport to CR 99D then ¼ mile north on oiled road to Road 96, then ½ mile east to Road 101, then 3 miles north to Rd 102 then 1.5 miles east to the southeast corner.
Legal Description: East Half of the Southwest Quarter (E1/2SW1/4) Section Two (2) Township 20 North, Range 50 West of the 6th P.M., Morrill County, Nebraska
2020 Real Estate Taxes: $1,144.46. Taxing on 79.63 Totals acres, 48.19 acres Grass, 28.19 acres Irrigated Farmland, 3.25 acres Roads. ($14.37/acre).
Water Taxes (O&M): 54 acres under Northport Irrigation District. $1,539.00. (28.50/acre paid in advance May 1)
FSA Information: 78.07 total acres Farmland, 40.88 DCP Cropland, 5.8 acres Base (Corn, Wheat, Oats) (PLC yields 109, 33, 50)
Sale Day Deposit: $7,500.00
Parcel 6: The Home B Farm – 267.75 Acres
SOLD! $460/Acre
Soils Pasture Soils farmground only
This is considered by the family as the old Home Place. Once said to have one of the largest old Barns in the Area. Remnants of the old homestead are still there but in poor condition, and the barn is still standing. The 99 acres farm ground has recently been brought back into production. There is an old well at the farm site with a unique redwood cistern (probably not functional in present condition). Farmground soils are primarily Keith Loam and Jayem Fine Sandy Loam class II, III, and IV. Soil Rating for Plant Growth (SRPG) 58. A good place to shoot an occasional Mule Deer.
Land Located: From Bridgeport, Nebraska; 1/4 mile east of Jct. 385 and 26 At Northport to CR 99D then ¼ mile north on oiled road to Road 96, then ½ mile east to Road 101, then 4 miles north, 2 miles east on Road 104 to the end of the oil, then 3 miles through hills on CR 105 to CR 108 then 2 ½ miles East and ½ mile south.
Legal Description: Part of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) Section 25 more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the west line of said Southwest Quarter (SW1/4), 445.0 feet south of the northwest corner of said SW1/4; Thence South on said west line SW1/4 2212.4 feet, to the southwest corner of said SW1/4; Thence S. 89° 41 1/2′ E. on the south line of said SW1/4, for a distance of 2682.9 feet; to the southeast corner of said SW1/4; Thence N. 0° 14′ W. on the east line of said SW1/4, 760.1 feet; to the point 1887.0 feet southerly from the northeast corner of said SW1/4; Thence N. 84° 14′ W. 246.8 feet; Thence on a curve right, central angle 86° 35 1/2′, Radius 105 feet, Tangent 98.93 feet, for an arc distance of 158.69 feet; Thence N. 2° 21 1/2′ E. 522.78 feet; Thence N. 52° 21 1/2′ W. 311.28 feet; Thence N. 88° 31′ W. 821.54 feet; Thence N. 27° 11′ W. 379.4 feet; Thence N. 8° 53′ W. 220.68 feet; Thence N. 87° 41′ W. for a distance of 1087.32 feet, to the point of beginning, comprising 107.8 acres more or less.; Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) Section 26, All in Township 21 North, Range 49 West of the 6th P.M., Morrill County, Nebraska.
2020 Real Estate Taxes: $1,780.86. Taxing on 267.75 total acres with 97 Acres Farmground.63 Acres Grassland. ($6.65/acre)
FSA Information: 271.08 Farmland, 99.49 DCP Cropland, 49.2 acres Wheat Base, PLC yield 33 bu.
Sale Day Deposit: $7,500.00
Parcel 7: The B Dryland Farm – 160.19 Acres Taxed
SOLD! $430/Acre
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11-20-48 Contours Map FSA Map FSA New 156 Bronderslev
This Farm lays very well but has been in CRP for many years. The CRP program is expired. The land is not currently under cultivation. Soils: Jayem Loamy Fine Sand & Valentine Loamy Fine Sand class IVe & Vie. Soil Rating for Plant Growth(SRPG) 31.7. A Conservation or No-Till candidate with 159 Acres of Farmland.
Located: From Broadwater, Nebraska 3 miles north on Oil CR 123 to CR 90 then east and north continuing on CR 129 for 8 miles to CR 100 then ½ mile west to the northeast corner.
Legal Description: The Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) Section 11 Township 20 North, 48 West of the 6th P.M., Morrill County, Nebraska.
2020 Real Estate Taxes: $1,049.82. Taxing on 158.05 farmland and 2.14 acres in roads. ($6.55/acre)
FSA Information: 159.66 acres Farmland, DCP Cropland 159.66, 39.9 acres Wheat Base, PLC yield 33 bu.
Sale Day Deposit: $7,500.00
TERMS: The Land is to be sold for Cash, not contingent on financing. All financial arrangements must be made prior to sale. Sale Day Deposits due upon being the successful Bidder which requires signing the Purchase Agreement. The balance will be due on Closing on or before April 2nd, 2021. The Sale is subject to Seller Confirmation. However, it is the intention of the Seller to Sell to the highest and best Bidder! Buyers must do their investigation and due diligence prior to bidding. The information and maps provided are by the various sources deemed reliable, however, Kraupie’s Real Estate & Auctioneers (Agents for the Seller) do not assume responsibility for its accuracy or completeness. The land will be sold by the taxed acre “Bidders Choice”. All properties sold subject to existing fence lines. Announcements at Sale supersede all prior advertising printed, or, oral.