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United Country Real Estate - Ag Country Partners, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska is offering for sale a historic school building located at 216 E. Jackson St. in Bradshaw, Nebraska. The original 3-story portion of this building was built in the 1920's and contains 13,824 square feet of space. The single-story east wing addition was constructed in the 1970's and contains an additional 19,614 square feet of space. The property also includes a detached 5,451 square-foot bus barn / shop building that is located northeast of the school building. The total square footage of the buildings is approximately 38,889. The school is currently being used for classes and will be available for occupancy in July of 2007. The school building features approximately 20 classrooms, 3 offices, 6 restrooms, 2 locker rooms (with a total of 6 showerheads), a gymnasium, a library, an equipped kitchen and a cafeteria. The school building rests on a lot that is approximately 380-feet by 300-feet in size and the bus barn / shop building rests on a lot that is approximately 140-feet by 200-feet. The property also includes an adjoining parking lot that is 140-feet by 150-feet and located directly south of the school building. The real estate totals approximately 3.74 acres of land. The price for the school building, bus barn / shop building, parking lot and land has been set at $250,000.00. The Seller is highly motivated, so therefore, the price has been reduced to $100,000.00! The school district may consider selling the bus barn / shop building and/or the detached parking lot separately. Some of the school personal property may be available for separate purchase once the school district has moved the needed equipment to their new location and the sale of this property is concluded. This property is conveniently located just 4 miles north of Interstate Highway 80, only 8 miles west of York, Nebraska with a population of over 8,000 and 35 miles east of Grand Island, Nebraska with a population of 44,000. This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase well maintained commercial buildings at less than $7 per square foot!!!!
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This 3-story portion of the building has window air conditioning units and 2 natural gas boilers, while the newer 1-story portion features 2 roof-mounted central heat and air conditioning units. The entire building is networked together with Cat5 wiring and there is fiber optic Internet cabling to the building. There is a tall communication tower attached to the building that is not owned by the school district, but could be purchased separately.
The building and grounds would make an ideal location for a call center, military academy, boarding school, low-income housing, training center, Internet based business, manufacturing plant, warehouse, dealership, art gallery, youth center, museum, research center, retail store, lodge or shop. The building location in Bradshaw represents an outstanding opportunity for a new business or expansion. To view specific demographics about Bradshaw, please click on the following link: Bradshaw, Nebraska Demographics
Many successful people have learned the value of basing their operations in small Nebraska communities where the cost of living and overhead expenses are low, work ethic is strong and pace of life is a little slower. With near-record low interest rates, this is a great time to purchase an income producing property. There may be programs available through the Nebraska Department of Economic Development and from other organizations to assist qualified individuals or organizations in purchasing and developing properties such as these.
Bradshaw Community Pictures
Bradshaw (population 336) is located in York County in southeast Nebraska on U.S. Highway 34. Bradshaw is 8 miles west of York, the county seat. Interstate 80 is 5 miles south and U.S. Highway 81, a designated four-lane expressway, is 8 miles east of Bradshaw. Zoom in and out on the Bradshaw map for detailed viewing. For additional demographic information about Bradshaw, Click Here. Bradshaw is located about 35 miles east of Grand Island and 60 miles west of Lincoln. The nearest commercial airport is in Lincoln; however, there is a 5900 foot municipal airport in York.
The building is serviced by electricity, water, sewer, gas, phone, telephone and Internet. Electricity, water, and sewer services are provided by the Village of Bradshaw. Water is abundant in Bradshaw with residential customers being charged a nominal flat rate for water. Natural gas service is provided by Aquila Inc., telephone service is provided by Alltel Communications and Internet services are provided by Mainstay Communications as well as Alltel Communications. The U.S. Postal Service, Federal Express, and UPS provide shipping service to the area. Bradshaw enjoys an excellent school system and is in the Heartland Community School District, which consists of the communities of Bradshaw and Henderson. The school district offices are located in Henderson, which is 11 miles southwest of Bradshaw. Opportunities for higher education and continuing education in the county are available at York College, a 4-year private liberal arts college located in the city of York. Other colleges and universities within a 60-mile radius include: Central Community College, Concordia University, Doane College, Hastings College, Southeast Community College, and the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.
Health care services are provided by Henderson Health Care Services in Henderson and York General Hospital in nearby York. Bradshaw is a wonderful community and is a great place to raise a family. It is a very safe, clean and pleasant town with very friendly people. Bradshaw is a community with strong moral standards, active churches, and blessed with people who look out for one another. The attitude of the community is positive and conducive for growth. The people of Bradshaw are grounded in strong traditional rural values, which are reflected in a wonderful work ethic, teamwork, and a well educated work force. Coupled with abundant natural resources and progressive technology, Bradshaw presents itself as a strong candidate for any business or personal endeavor.
Lovewell Reservoir
Located approximately 25 miles northwest of Bradshaw, the Platte River is considered to be one of the most endangered waterways in the United States.
One of the most significant river systems in the watershed of the Missouri River, it drains a large portion of the central Great Plains in Nebraska and the eastern Rocky Mountains in Colorado and Wyoming. The river was highly significant in the westerward expansion of the United States, providing the route for several major westward trails, including the Oregon Trail and the Mormon Trail. The Mormon Island State Recreation Area is located approximately 40 miles southwest of Bradshaw. Named for the winter stopover used by Mormon emigrants heading westward, Mormon Island State Recreation Area still offers comfort and conveniences to campers and other travelers on Interstate 80, as part of Nebraska's unique "Chain of Lakes." The Alexandria State Recreation Area is located approximately 62 miles southeast of Bradshaw. Alexandria is a recreation area that offers shaded campgrounds with good fishing in two small lakes. Visitors to Alexandria can fish, picnic and enjoy wildlife viewing. Approximately 22 miles from Alexandria is Rock Creek Station Historical Park. The park is rich in western history, as it is the site where "Wild Bill" Hickok began his notorious career. Rock Creek Station includes 350 acres of prairie terrain, which is still marked with paths from wagons that passed through the Oregon Trail. Bradshaw is located approximately 80 miles northeast of the Lovewell Reservoir in North Central Kansas. Lovewell State Park is a haven for outdoors lovers who are looking for variety. Lovewell offers an enticing blend of camping, fishing, wildlife watching, and special events.
The final decision about how the property will be sold will be made by Heartland Community Schools. Background credit checks may be run on those offering to purchase these properties. Zoning and the potential use of the school property will also need to be discussed with the Village of Bradshaw.
The Heartland Community Schools School District has requested that those interested in purchasing the buildings and land to submit a Business Plan (please limit to 500 words or less), outlining how the property will be used. The additional information will assist them in making their decisions about how the property will be sold. The business plan may be submitted to United Country Real Estate - Ag Country Partners, Inc., 721 Glacier Trail, Lincoln , Nebraska 68521, Phone Numbers: 1-866-553-3276 (toll free) or 402-416-6118 (cell), or by e-mail at
dave@agcountrypartners.com.
The business plan should include the following information:
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The amount that is offered as the purchase price of the property
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Intended use of the building
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Contain a financial statement and/or bank references
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Provide personal and/or business references
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Explain how you intend to maintain the building and grounds at a level acceptable to the community
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Outline job creation plans and goals
For additional information about this property, please contact United Country Real Estate - Ag Country Partners, Inc., 721 Glacier Trail, Lincoln, Nebraska 68521, Phone Numbers: 1-866-553-3276 (toll free) or 402-416-6118 (cell), or by e-mail at dave@agcountrypartners.com. If submitting an inquiry through eBay, please include your contact information.
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