Hyannis, NE 69350 - Grant County

Metzger Ranch 55,136 Total Acres in Cherry County, Nebraska

Offered at Private Treaty $50,000,000

51,856 Acres Deeded

3,280 Acres BELF lease

Overview

Welcome to the Metzger Ranch, a truly iconic and historic ranch spanning over 55,000 acres in the heart of Nebraskas famed Sandhills. Operated as a multi-generational cattle ranch and capable of running 2,500 head of cows year-round, this remarkable contiguous ranch is one of the largest and most distinguished properties in the state.

Strategically located in west-central Cherry County, the ranch sits 35 miles north of Hyannis and is centrally positioned between Valentine, Gordon, and Hyannismaking it a rare and highly accessible opportunity.

Key Features

55,136 Total Acres

51,856 Deeded Acres

3,280 School Land Lease Acres

49,684 Native Rangeland Acres

4,289 Sub-Irrigated Hay Meadow Acres

Nine miles of the Snake River

Eight miles of Gordon Creek

2,500 Cow year-round operation

7,781+ Acres Noncontiguous Tailbone unit

54 Pastures with Fencing & Cross-Fencing

105 Water Sites

Headquarters with 6 Homes, Support Buildings, Airplane Hangar and grass runway

2 Sets of Cattle Working Facilities

Land & Terrain

This exceptional Sandhills Ranch is a blend of scenic rolling hills and productive valleys. The northern portion serves as outstanding summer range and is highlighted by nine miles of the Snake River. The southern section, bisected by Gordon Creek, features rich sub-irrigated meadows and the ranchs headquarters.

The Tailbone Unit, consisting of 7,781 acres of native pasture, lies to the northwest of the main ranch and west of Highway 61.

This contiguous ranch is well balanced between summer range and lush meadows, making it ideal for a self-sustaining cow/calf operation. The landscape offers natural winter protection, while the meadows provide ample hay production for winter feed.

Headquarters & Improvements

The ranch headquarters include:

Historic 1910 Three-Story Block Home (Fully Updated)

5 Additional Homes & a Bunkhouse

Large Shop & Machinery Storage

Horse Barn & Outbuildings

Airplane Hangar

Multiple Quonsets & Calving Barns

Two Corral Systems

These facilities support a large-scale ranching operation and have been carefully maintained to meet the demands of modern livestock management.

Water Resources

Positioned over the Ogallala Aquiferup to 1,000 feet deep in this regionthe Metzger Ranch is exceptionally well-watered:

62 Windmills

26 Solar Wells

20+ Flowing Artesian Wells

Snake River & Gordon Creek

Numerous Shallow Lakes

The sub-irrigated meadowland and reliable water sources ensure year-round availability for both livestock and wildlife.

The Tailbone Unit alone features 13 pastures with 17 windmills, showcasing the care and infrastructure supporting this vast landscape.

Wildlife & Recreation

This recreational land offers prime hunting and fishing opportunities. Native wildlife includes:

Mule Deer & Whitetail Deer

Antelope

Grouse, Pheasant & Occasional Turkey

Sandhill Lakes with Bass, Walleye & Panfish

Snake River Trout (Brown & Rainbow)

Whether for wildlife watching, sport fishing, or upland bird hunting, the Metzger Ranch offers a recreational experience as vast and rich as its landscape.

Location

Cherry County, Nebraska

35 miles north of Hyannis

East of Highway 61

Centrally located between Valentine, Gordon & Hyannis

A Rare Opportunity

With its size, natural resources, and historic legacy, the Metzger Ranch stands among the most elite Sandhills ranches ever to come to market. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a legendary property with outstanding rangeland, excellent infrastructure, and vast recreational land potential.

Offered at Private Treaty | Price: $50,000,000