Auction Information
Online Auction | 471 Acres in 3 Tracts | Dawson & Custer County, NE
Online-Only Land Auction Irrigated Farmland Offering in Dawson and Custer County, Nebraska
Bidding Opens: Friday, January 2nd at 10:00 a.m.
Bidding Starts to Close: Thursday, January 8th at 10:00 a.m.
AgWest Land is proud to present this online-only land auction featuring a total of 471 acres of productive, pivot-irrigated farmland offered in three individual tracts. Located in Dawson and Custer Counties near Gothenburg, Nebraska, these farms lie in a highly desirable irrigation district with strong soils, reliable water, and excellent access. Each tract is well-suited for owner-operators, expanding operations, and investors seeking quality irrigated farmland with proven productivity.
The farms are positioned both north and south of Gothenburg, NE, with frontage along Highway 47 and county roads, providing easy access for equipment, inputs, and grain hauling. All three tracts are loc...
The farms are positioned both north and south of Gothenburg, NE, with frontage along Highway 47 and county roads, providing easy access for equipment, inputs, and grain hauling. All three tracts are located within the Central Platte Natural Resources District and benefit from certified irrigation acres supported by high-capacity electric wells and well-maintained center pivots. The properties are subject to 2025 leases and will be open for the 2026 crop season, allowing buyers to plan ahead with flexibility.
This auction offers bidders the opportunity to purchase individual tracts or assemble multiple farms in a strong agricultural region known for corn, soybeans, and diversified crop production. All mineral rights owned by the seller, if any, will convey to the buyer.
Total Auction Acres: 471 acres offered in 3 tracts
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Tract 1 159.5 Acres | Dawson County, Nebraska
Tract 1 is a productive pivot-irrigated farm located south of Gothenburg, NE. This tract consists primarily of Hord and Cozad silt loam soils, which are well regarded for their productivity and water-holding capacity. The farm is efficiently laid out and features a single electric irrigation well paired with a 7-Tower Reinke center pivot equipped with a swing arm, allowing for excellent coverage of the irrigated acres.
Improvements on this tract include a 39 x 72 Behlen Quonset, offering valuable storage for equipment or materials, along with a 17,985 bushel grain bin as reported by the county assessor. These improvements add operational efficiency and convenience for the farming operation.
Total Acres (per assessor): 159.5
Irrigated Acres: 144.45
Other Acres: 15.05
Irrigation Information:
Irrigation Well G-005530 was drilled in 1956 and is rated at 1,200 gallons per minute. The well has a static water level of 35 feet, a pumping level of 65 feet, and a total well depth of 134 feet. The well is powered by a 50 horsepower electric motor. The irrigation system includes a 2007 7-Tower Reinke center pivot with a 2023 swing arm, delivering approximately 850 gallons per minute at 38 PSI. The pivot is located within the Central Platte NRD and has 146.47 certified irrigation acres.
Property Taxes (2025): $9,485.54
This tract is subject to a 2025 lease and will be open for the 2026 crop season. Buyers are encouraged to contact the listing agent with questions regarding FSA information.
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Tract 2 158.72 Acres | Dawson County, Nebraska
Tract 2 is a highly irrigated farm located north of Gothenburg, NE, with excellent frontage along Highway 47. This tract features nearly full irrigation coverage and is supported by two high-capacity irrigation wells. The soils consist primarily of Cozad and Hord silt loams, making this an attractive and productive farming unit.
This farm includes a 7-Tower Reinke center pivot with swing arm and strong electric power, allowing for reliable and consistent irrigation across the tract. With nearly all acres irrigated, this tract represents an efficient and desirable asset for row crop producers or farmland investors.
Total Acres (per assessor): 158.72
Irrigated Acres: 156.76
Other Acres: 1.96
Irrigation Information:
The east irrigation well, Well G-003539, was drilled in 1990 and is rated at 1,000 gallons per minute. It has a static water level of 123 feet, a pumping level of 166 feet, and a total depth of 422 feet. The west irrigation well, Well G-066627, was drilled in 1997 and is also rated at 1,000 gallons per minute, with a static level of 71 feet, a pumping level of 165 feet, and a total depth of 414 feet. The west well is powered by a 100 horsepower electric motor.
The irrigation system includes a 2011 7-Tower Reinke center pivot with swing arm, delivering approximately 900 gallons per minute at 33 PSI. This tract is located within the Central Platte NRD and has 157.95 certified irrigation acres. Fertilizer tanks are not included with the sale.
Property Taxes (2025): $9,292.94
This tract is subject to a 2025 lease and will be open for the 2026 crop season. Buyers should contact the listing agent with questions regarding FSA information.
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Tract 3 153.36 Acres | Custer County, Nebraska
Tract 3 is a pivot-irrigated farm located north of Gothenburg, NE, along Highway 47 in Custer County. This tract features a mix of irrigated cropland, dryland acres, and grassland, offering diversity in land use. The soils consist primarily of Hall and Holdrege silt loams, which are well known for their productivity in central Nebraska.
The farm is improved with a single high-capacity irrigation well and a Valley center pivot with swing arm and corner arm, providing efficient irrigation coverage. The system is powered by a 125 horsepower electric motor and includes a variable frequency drive, offering energy efficiency and operational control.
Total Acres (per assessor): 153.36
Irrigated Acres: 134
Dryland Acres: 14.09
Grassland Acres: 5.27
Irrigation Information:
Irrigation Well G-068971 was drilled in 1983 and is rated at 1,200 gallons per minute. The well has a static water level of 265 feet, a pumping level of 300 feet, and a total depth of 550 feet. The well is powered by a 125 horsepower electric motor and includes a variable frequency drive. The irrigation system consists of a 2007 7-Tower Valley 8,000 Series center pivot with a 2012 corner arm, delivering approximately 975 gallons per minute at 45 PSI. The tract is located within the Central Platte NRD and has 133.94 certified irrigation acres. Fertilizer tanks are not included with the sale.
FSA Information:
Total Cropland Acres: 142.37
Wheat: 0.6 base acres with a 37 PLC yield
Corn: 140.10 base acres with a 142 PLC yield
Soybeans: 0.40 base acres with a 51 PLC yield
Total Base Acres: 141.10
Property Taxes (2025): $4,646.22
This tract is subject to a 2025 lease and will be open for the 2026 crop season.
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Auction Terms and Additional Information
This is an online-only land auction. Tracts will be offered individually. Buyers may bid on one or multiple tracts. All acres are subject to survey, and all information is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed. All mineral rights owned by the seller, if any, will convey to the buyer at closing.
These farms represent an outstanding opportunity to acquire quality irrigated farmland in a strong agricultural region of Nebraska. Whether purchasing a single tract or assembling multiple parcels, this auction offers flexibility, strong water resources, and proven productivity. Contact the listing agent today for bidding information, auction terms, or to schedule a private showing.
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Tract 1: Head south out of Gothenburg on Highway 47 to Road 763. Turn west and drive 2 miles to the intersection of Road 763 and Road 409. Tract 1 is to the southeast of this intersection.
Tract 2: Head north out of Gothenburg on Highway 47 to Road 772. Tract 2 is to the northeast of this intersection.
Tract 3: Head north out of Gothenburg on Highway 47. Tract 3 is 1/2 mile north of 776 RD. There is access to the property in the northeast corner.
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