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Middle School Building in Benedict, Nebraska
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United Country Real Estate - Ag Country Partners, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska is offering for sale a historic middle school building located at 445 Work Ave. in Benedict, Nebraska. The original school building was a 2-story structure containing approximately 18,068 square feet. It is of typical early 1900's masonry construction. There have been two 1-level, masonry additions added to the original building including a classroom addition to the west in the 1960's of approximately 5,314 square feet and a multi-level classroom, support area and gymnasium addition to the east in the 1970's containing approximately 18,892 square feet. Overall, the school building contains approximately 42,724 square feet on 2 levels with 29,710 square feet on the lower level. The school is currently being used for classes and will be available for occupancy in September of 2008. The property is approximately 10.27 acres in size. The price for the school building and land has been set at $201,500.00. 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. With replacement costs of over 4.0 million this property has endless possibilities such as a civic / community center, church, industrial manufacturing, storage facility or subdivided out for other uses!!
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The building is constructed on a concrete slab with the upper levels being either pre-formed concrete or formed and poured in-place concrete in the original structure and steel joists, steel deck and poured concrete in the 1970's addition. Floor coverings are a combination of commercial grade vinyl tile and carpet, and finished hardwood in the gymnasium areas. The facility is heated by hot water boilers with steel radiators. This heat type was typical of this type and era of construction and continues to provide heat for the entire facility. There is no summer air-conditioning. Lighting is generally fluorescent and incandescent. The building has ample electrical service. The roof is a flat steel joist system with steel deck and an EPDM blotter and ballast roof cover system. Interior finish is typical school office and classroom finish with walls typically painted concrete block walls or taped and painted gypsum board. Ceilings are plaster in the original building and taped and painted gypsum or suspended mineral tile panel systems, with some areas of fiberglass panels in the other areas.
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Old Gymnasium, New Gymnasium, and Locker Room Pictures
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The Middle School Van Building is located immediately south of the school building and contains approximately 1,200 square feet. It is a factory milled wood frame structure extending to an average height of approximately 9 feet. The exterior walls are vertical hardboard siding. The building is constructed on a concrete slab on grade. The roof is a gabled wood joist system with wood deck and an asphalt shingle roof cover. This building is utilized for vehicle repair and storage and includes 3 overhead sliding doors.
The Middle School Weight Room Building is located on the west edge of the subject site just north of the children's playground. This building appears to be 10 years old and contains approximately 960 square feet. The frame is pre-engineered steel frames extending to an average height of 11 feet. The exterior walls are enameled steel panels. The building is constructed on a concrete slab on grade. The roof is an open steel system with enameled steel panels that serve as deck and cover. The building is insulated.
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 Stromsburg represents an outstanding opportunity for a new business or expansion. To view specific demographics about Benedict, please click on the following link: Benedict, 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.
Benedict Community Pictures
Benedict (population 278) is located in York County in Eastern Nebraska on U.S. Highway 81. Interstate 80 is located about 15 miles south of Benedict. Zoom in and out on the Benedict map for detailed viewing. For additional demographic information about Benedict, Click Here. Benedict is located about 10 miles north of York, 41 miles east of Grand Island, 60 miles northwest of Lincoln, and 95 miles west of Omaha. The nearest commercial airport is in Lincoln; however, there is a 5,900 foot municipal airport in York and a 2,200 foot municipal airport in Stromsburg.
The U.S. Postal Service, Federal Express, and UPS provide shipping service to the area. Benedict enjoys an excellent school system (Cross County Community Schools). 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 Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital in nearby Osceola and York General Hospital in York. Benedict 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. Benedict 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 Benedict 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, Benedict presents itself as a strong candidate for any business or personal endeavor.
Located approximately 23 miles northwest of Benedict, 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 50 miles southwest of Benedict. 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 83 miles southeast of Benedict. 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.
The final decision about how the property will be sold will be made by Cross County 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 Benedict.
The Cross County 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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