$1,795,000

2446 Cottonmill AvenueKearney, NE 68845

Farms and ranches · MLS 11791105 · Listed 157 days ago (May 26, 2026)

Kearney Canal · Canal · Direct parcel frontage · Waterfront details

For sale: Listed and available according to the MyStateMLS feed.

About this property

Mountain Rose Ranch presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-developed equestrian property nearby Kearney, Nebraska, with the infrastructure and setting to support a boarding and training operation while also offering beautiful pastoral park-like landscapes with meaningful lifestyle and hospitality upside. LOCATION: Mountain Rose Ranch is located at 2446 and 2402 Cottonmill Avenue, one mile west of Kearney, Nebraska, placing it in one of central Nebraska's most established regional hubs. Kearney is widely recognized for its strategic position along Interstate 80 and U.S. Highway 30. Its location, coupled with access to Kearney Regional Airport, provides important convenience for out-of-area owners, guests, clinicians, and event participants. One of the ranch's most attractive locational advantages is its direct proximity to Cottonmill Park, which lies immediately east of the property and materially expands the lifestyle and recreational appeal of the ranch. ACREAGE and DESCRIPTION: Mountain Rose Ranch encompasses approximately 33 acres and is naturally divided by the Kearney Canal. The northern parcel encompasses 13 acres. The southern parcel encompasses 20 acres. The primary ranch headquarters including the homes and equestrian improvements are clustered on the northern 13 acres parcel and includes the ranch house, bunk house, equestrian improvements, hay barn, indoor arena, stable facilities, hay barn, outdoor arena, roundpen, and workshop and supporting infrastructure. The 20 acres south of the canal is largely unimproved and offers a pastoral feel with rolling hills complemented by mature cottonwoods, cedars, and other established trees that create a park-like setting creating a natural playground. There is also a large seasonal pond which both adds beauty and serves as an irrigation resource. IMPROVEMENTS: The main residence at 2446 Cottonmill Avenue is a one-story home with a finished basement built in 1986, remodeled in 2022. Featuring 5 bedrooms and 3 baths, the home offers bright interior spaces, comfortable living and dining areas, a large basement, oversized 2 car garage, plus 2 additional compact garage spaces in the nearby workshop, and a tranquil deck and patio overlooking the surrounding ranch setting. The separate bunk house is a 1,568-square-foot residence built in 1996, featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, with recent updates throughout that would serve for additional family housing, incoming income producing short or long term rental or can serve as long term or on-site staff accommodations. A 81' x 252' Morton indoor horse arena with a viewing area is well suited for year-round horse activities. A heated 36' x 252' stable is attached to the indoor arena and offers 30 stalls, including an indoor and outdoor wash bays, 6 grooming stalls, along with an office, classroom, tack room, grain room, and boarders lounge. WATER RESOURCES: Supporting ranch infrastructure includes a well and septic system serving the ranch headquarters. The southern parcel has a large seasonal pond on the south acreage which can be used for irrigation. AGRICULTURAL / INVESTMENT CONSIDERATIONS: Mountain Rose Ranch should be viewed first as an equestrian investment and specialty-use property with multiple existing and potential revenue channels. Its present strengths include boarding, training, horsemanship instruction, clinics, arena rental, events, and hospitality-related use tied to the bunk house, RV/LQ hookups, and overnight horse accommodations. SUMMARY: Mountain Rose Ranch represents a distinctive Kearney, Nebraska offering that blends a functional equestrian headquarters with broader lifestyle and investment appeal. For the buyer seeking a beautiful and well-developed equestrian property with immediate functionality, authentic ranch atmosphere, and room to grow in multiple directions, Mountain Rose Ranch stands out as a rare and versatile central Nebraska opportunity.

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Facts

List price

$1,795,000

Original list price

$2,250,000

Status

For sale

Property type

Farm or estate (Ranch)

Bedrooms

5

Full baths

3

Interior area

3,296 sq ft

Lot size

33 acres

Stories

1

Garage spaces

2

County

Buffalo County

MLS number

11791105

Annual property tax

$8,429

Facts are reported by the listing brokerage. Items not listed were not provided; that does not mean the property lacks them.

Farm and ranch details

Fencing

Fenced

Features

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Location

The pin is the listing's reported coordinates and may be approximate. It is not a parcel boundary or shoreline, and no flood, wetland or hazard conclusion should be drawn from it. See more listings in Kearney.

Price and status history

• Original list price reported by the brokerage: $2,250,000

Changes observed by Waterfront Homes in MyStateMLS data since Oct 29, 2026. This is not a public-record sales history; MyStateMLS does not publish sold prices.

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Questions to ask before you buy

Questions worth investigating for any waterfront property. They are not claims that this property has a problem or meets any condition.

1. Who owns the shoreline and the land under the water, and are there easements or public-access rights along it?Ownership can stop at a high-water line, a survey line or a seawall. A title search and survey answer this, not the listing.
2. Is a dock, slip, lift or mooring included, and do the rights transfer to you?Docks can be shared, leased, assigned by an association or held under a permit that does not automatically transfer.
3. What permits exist for the dock, seawall or other shoreline structures, and what would new work require?Shoreline work is often regulated by local, state and federal agencies.
4. How much does the water level change by season, by tide or by reservoir management?Depth at a dock in one season can differ a lot in another.
5. What does flood insurance cost for this property, and what does the current flood map show?Get a quote from an insurer or agent. A flood zone is not a premium, and no zone does not mean no risk.
6. What maintenance does the shoreline need (seawall, bulkhead, riprap, erosion), and what has been done recently?Shoreline structures are expensive to repair; ask for records and inspection reports.
7. How are water, sewer or septic, and power provided?Waterfront septic systems and wells can have extra rules and inspections.
8. How do you reach the property by road year-round, and who maintains that road?Some waterfront roads are private, seasonal or shared.
9. What local rules apply: rentals, docks, boat lifts, fences, tree removal, setbacks?Rules come from the town, county, state, lake authority or association and vary widely.

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Listing courtesy of Ranch Company. Listing agent: Craig Townsend. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.

Listing last updated by the brokerage Oct 17, 2026, 3:35 PM UTC. Waterfront Homes last received MyStateMLS data Oct 30, 2026, 7:53 PM UTC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify all details with the listing agent.