The Julia Gamblin Estate 480 acres
West of Valentine, Nebraska – Cherry County
This 480± acre farm and headquarters unit lies in the heart of the Nebraska Sandhills west of Valentine and offers a powerful combination of irrigated cropland, organic certification, alfalfa production, and a fully functional homestead site. As the operational center of the larger Julia Gamblin Estate, this tract provides the infrastructure, water, and productivity needed for a highly efficient and diversified agricultural operation.
Property Highlights
Total Acres: 480±
Irrigated Organic Cropland: 135 acres under a Valley 8000 series pivot
Additional Irrigation/Alfalfa Acres: 145 acres currently in alfalfa with irrigation potential
Homestead Site: 13± acres with barns, small shops, corrals, and a residential well
Optional Trailer Home: Available at additional cost
Access: Convenient county road frontage and short drive to Valentine, Nebraska
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Property Overview
The property includes 135± irrigated organic acres under a modern 8000 series pivot, supported by two three-phase, 60 hertz, 50 HP electric wells delivering a combined system compacity of 190 HP. This irrigation infrastructure provides reliability and efficiency while maintaining the organic certification requirements of the cropland. An additional 145 acres currently planted in alfalfa offer irrigation development potential, transferable water rights, or continued high-yield hay production. The flexibility in land use allows an owner to operate multiple income streams, organic row crops, alfalfa production, and cattle grazing, all from one property.
Homestead & Improvements
The 13-acre homestead site features barns, small shops, and storage buildings suitable for machinery, feed, or workshop use. The site includes a residential well, electrical service, and established windbreaks and corrals for livestock handling. A trailer home is currently located on the property and may be purchased separately, providing immediate living space or housing for staff.
Investment Perspective
With county road access, strong operational layout, and direct proximity to Valentine's ag services and markets, this 480± acre unit is ideal for operators seeking a productive and strategically located farm base. Whether used for organic crop production, alfalfa and feed operations, livestock support, or as central headquarters for a larger ranch, the property offers excellent versatility and long-term stability.
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Research Parcel InformationDirections
From downtown Valentine, head west on U.S. Highway 20 for approximately 8 miles. Turn south onto County Road 378 (also known locally as Drive 378) and continue for about 4 miles to the main entrance of the property. The Julia Gamblin Estate will be located on both sides of the road, with the irrigated organic cropland and homestead area to the south and native Sandhills pastureland extending to the west. For mapping and navigation, the property lies approximately 12 miles west-southwest of Valentine, within Cherry County, Nebraska.