Enjoy peaceful country living just north of Kearney off of Cottonmill Rd on this beautifully maintained 1-acre property! This 3-bed, 2-bath home features previously updated kitchen and bathrooms, a finished basement with bar and three egress windows, plus a covered back deck overlooking the fully fenced yard with vinyl privacy fence (2020) and underground sprinklers. Roof replaced in 2022 on house and garage. Detached 24’x24’ insulated garage wired for 220V. Impressive 30’x40’x12’ shop built in 2024—fully insulated, heated with Reznor propane heater, wired for 220V, and includes its own driveway. A well-kept, move-in-ready acreage just minutes from Kearney!
Sold for $415,000
$415,000
9535 Rio Madera Rd, Kearney, NE 68845
3beds
2baths
1Acres
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
1 Acres Lot
$398,400 Zestimate®
$223/sqft
$1,182 Estimated rent
Home value
$398,400
$378,000 - $418,000
$1,182/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: December 22, 2025 at 09:20am
Listed by:
Kelli Rucker,
Coldwell Banker Town & Country
Bought with:
Ryan Bruna
Kearney Realty, L.L.C.
Source: REALTORS of Greater Mid-Nebraska MLS,MLS#: 20251382
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: 1
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: 1
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Level: 4
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Dining room
- Features: Living/Dining Combination
- Level: 1
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 9 x 8
Family room
- Features: Carpet
- Level: 4
- Area: 360
- Dimensions: 18 x 20
Kitchen
- Level: 1
- Area: 112
- Dimensions: 14 x 8
Living room
- Features: Laminate
- Level: 1
- Area: 247
- Dimensions: 19 x 13
Basement
- Area: 956
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Water Softener Owned, Electric Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Windows: Partial
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,912
- Total interior livable area: 1,864 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 956
- Finished area below ground: 956
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered Deck
- Fencing: Chain Link,Vinyl
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Features: Landscaping: Auto Under sprinkler, Established Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop, Shop
- Parcel number: 560385501
- Zoning: R1
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Kearney
- Subdivision: NE
Other
Other facts
- Price range: $415K - $415K
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | Sold | $415,000-3.5%$223/sqft |
Source: REALTORS of Greater Mid-Nebraska MLS #20251382 Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2025 | Pending sale | $430,000$231/sqft |
Source: REALTORS of Greater Mid-Nebraska MLS #20251382 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $430,000+91.1%$231/sqft |
Source: REALTORS of Greater Mid-Nebraska MLS #20251382 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2019 | Sold | $225,000+0%$121/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2019 | Listed for sale | $224,900+4.6%$121/sqft |
Source: NP REALTY, INC. #100026 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,368 +9.5% | $212,805 +13.4% |
| 2022 | $3,077 +9.5% | $187,720 +7.4% |
| 2021 | $2,811 +6.4% | $174,785 +13.3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 68845
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Buffalo Hills ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.4 mi
- 6/10Horizon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.5 mi
- 6/10Kearney Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.3 mi
- Nebraska
- Buffalo County
- Kearney
- 68845
- 9535 Rio Madera Rd