Thurston County, Nebraska Land For Sale (3 results)
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09/11/2026
$765,000
123.6 ac.
ACTIVE
Thurston County - 36 Road, Macy, NE
PREMIER 123 +/- ACRE RECREATIONAL PROPERTY THURSTON COUNTY, NEBRASKA
A rare opportunity to own a premier 123 +/- acre hunting and recreational property in Thurston County, Nebraska. This exceptional tract offers an impressive combination of productive tillable acreage, protected wetland habitat, timber, established food plots, bedding cover, water, and excellent access. Designed with the serious outdoorsman in mind, the property provides outstanding opportunities for whitetail deer, wild turkey, and pheasant hunting.
Approximately 30 acres consist of productive tillable cropland, providing potential annual income while also serving as an important food source for wildlife. The balance of the property is enrolled in the Wetland Reserve Program, with the current 30-year enrollment scheduled to expire in 2036. This protected habitat provides valuable security cover and diverse wildlife habitat, creating an ideal environment for deer and a variety of other game species.
The property has been intentionally managed to maximize its hunting potential. Two established clover food plots provide excellent bowhunting opportunities and create attractive feeding and staging areas throughout the hunting season. A larger corn and soybean food plot is strategically positioned along the edge of the timber bluff, creating an excellent transition between food and cover.
Recent hinge cutting has further improved the property's bedding habitat by creating thicker cover and additional security for wildlife. The combination of timber, brush, wetland habitat, agricultural ground, food plots, and bedding areas creates a diverse habitat structure that is highly attractive to whitetails.
Turkey and pheasant hunting are also significant features of this property. The protected wetland habitat, timber, thick cover, agricultural fields, food plots, and natural edges provide excellent habitat for both wild turkeys and pheasants. The property's diverse habitat offers opportunities to pursue multiple game species throughout the year, making it an outstanding recreational tract for the entire hunting season.
Location and surrounding hunting pressure provide another unique advantage. Neighboring properties are currently located within a bow-hunting-only unit, while this property provides an opportunity to take advantage of deer movement during rifle season. The combination of surrounding hunting restrictions, secure habitat, bedding cover, food sources, and water can create attractive refuge for mature whitetails seeking security during periods of increased hunting pressure.
Access is another key feature of the property. The existing access allows hunters to enter and exit efficiently while helping minimize disturbance to important bedding and feeding areas. A natural spring provides a reliable water source and further enhances the property's ability to attract and hold wildlife.
Whether you're searching for a premier whitetail hunting property, a diverse recreational retreat, an investment with agricultural income potential, or a property offering excellent turkey and pheasant hunting, this 123 +/- acre Thurston County tract deserves serious consideration.
Properties offering this combination of habitat diversity, food, water, cover, income potential, and recreational opportunity are increasingly difficult to find. This 123 +/- acre Thurston County property is a true Nebraska hunting and recreational destination and an outstanding opportunity for the buyer looking for a property that can be enjoyed for generations. This is a true hunter's paradise in Nebraska. Call and schedule your private tour before it's too late.
FEATURES
30 Acres of Cropland
Two established clover food plots
Excellent Deer and Turkey Hunting
Improved bedding habitat
Natural spring
County Road access
Located 1 hour from Omaha, Nebraska
Located 40 minutes from Sioux City, Iowa
AREA INFORMATION
Nebraska Game & Parks
Thurston County, Nebraska
USDA Farm Service Agency
09/07/2026
Auction
390.24 ac.
ACTIVE
Thurston County - P Avenue, Rosalie, NE
Peoples Company is honored to offer two exceptional farmland tracts at live public auction on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Lyons City Hall in Lyons, Nebraska. This auction can also be viewed through the Peoples Company mobile bidding app, with online bidding available to registered bidders. The tracts are located just east of Rosalie, Nebraska near Highway 77 and adjacent to P Avenue, less than an hour from Sioux City, Iowa. These farms combine productive agricultural land with convenient access to local and regional markets. Tract 1: 181.92 acres M/L with 186.67 FSA cropland acres carrying an NCCPI rating of 70.7 Tract 2: 208.32 acres M/L with 208.93 FSA cropland acres carrying an NCCPI rating of 68.3
Tracts 1&2: 390.24 acres M/L with 395.60 FSA cropland acres carrying an NCCPI rate of 69.5 The two tracts were created from Parcel #0002500008, which currently consists of 390.24 acres m/l in Thurston County, Nebraska. Three posts identify the line between Tract 1 and Tract 2. Tract 1 is planted to corn; Tract 2 is planted to soybeans. A survey will be completed before the November 5 auction that will establish the final acres used for all sale and closing documents. The property will be offered in two tracts on a price-per-acre basis using a Traditional Auction format. Bidding will begin on the individual tracts and conclude with an opportunity to bid on the property as a whole, allowing buyers the flexibility to pursue the tract(s) that best fit their farming operation, investment strategy, or future plans. Whether your goal is to expand an existing operation, diversify a land portfolio, or make a long-term investment in Nebraska farmland, this auction presents an exceptional opportunity. These exceptional farms feature strong NCCPI averages of 70.7 and 68.3 and a combined NCCPI of 69.5 with the majority of its soils comprised of:
Moody silty clay loam
Alcester silty clay loam
Nora silt loam
Nora silty clay loam
Crofton silt loam
Tracts 1 and 2 do not include an acreage, building improvements, or grainhandling facilities.
08/12/2026
Auction
79 ac.
ACTIVE
Thurston County - East Avenue, Emerson, NE
Thurston County, Nebraska ABSOLUTE Online Only Farmland Auction! - BIDDING IS CURRENTLY LIVEand set to conclude on Thursday, October 15th, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST!
Peoples Company is pleased to be representing the ABSOLUTE sale of 79.00 acres m/l located just southeast of Wakefield, Nebraska, in Section 24 of Flournoy Township in Thurston County, Nebraska. The farm consists of 79.17 FSA cropland acres classified as NHEL (Non-Highly Erodible Land). Over 94% of the farm consists of Class I & Class II soils, and over 32% of the farm carries an NCCPI rating of 95, with highly productive primary soil types of Kennebec silt loam and Colo silty clay loam. The farm average NCCPI rating is 78.9.
*The farm falls within Qualified Opportunity Zone Number 9402. Investments in properties in Opportunity Zones are intended to encourage economic development by providing preferential tax treatment. In addition to deferral of capital gains, expenditures on improvements including irrigation, drainage, storage, some forms of depreciation, and other activities that result in additional property value through time may qualify for a basis step-up at sale and be excluded from future capital gains taxation if held to the maturity of the OZ period. For more information about Opportunity Zones, please visit
*This information is for information purposes only and is not intended to provide and may not be relied upon for tax, legal, or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, and accounting advisors prior to entering into any transactions.
This dryland farm falls within the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resource District. Currently, the farm sits within an area of the NRD where applications for irrigation development are being accepted. This does not in any way guarantee the approval of a submitted application, and the boundaries of irrigated development areas are subject to change. The most up-to-date 2025 Lower Elkhorn NRD Irrigation Development Area Map is attached below. For more information, please contact the Lower Elkhorn NRD at 402-371-7313.
This farm is located in a strong farming area and would make for a great add-on unit to an existing farm operation or an investment-grade quality land purchase. The farm lease has been terminated, and the farming rights will be open for the 2027 crop season.
The single tract will be offered on a price-per-acre basis via an ABSOLUTE Online Only Auction with bidding ending on Thursday, October 15th, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.
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