1224 R Street, Ord, NE 68862 - Valley County

Welcome to The Brass Cottage, a beautifully renovated gem in Ord, NE! This home offers a main-level master suite with a custom walk-in shower, main floor laundry/mudroom, and an open-concept kitchen that flows into a cozy living area. The fully finished basement adds two guest bedrooms and a guest bathroom. Situated on a spacious corner lot, it's perfect as a primary residence, vacation home or rental opportunity.

Land

This property is located on a spacious corner lot, close to the Valley County Fairgrounds. In June 2024, the lawn was leveled, seeded, and outfitted with underground sprinklers by Buller DesignScapes of Scotia, NE. Trees were professionally trimmed in 2023. The North side features a detached garage and garden shed, while a new driveway on the East side provides convenient access to the home.

Improvements

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home has been completely transformed, with a reimagined floor plan and modern upgrades throughout. Now featuring an open-concept kitchen and living area with a new stucco fireplace, dining space, modern kitchen with peninsula, pantry, and main floor laundry/mudroom. The master suite includes a sleek ensuite with a custom walk-in shower. The fully finished basement offers two bedrooms, a guest bath with tub/shower combo, and a utility room with all-new appliances, plumbing, and wiring.

Favorite features include: concrete kitchen countertops, custom built Elm wood floating shelves and range hood cover, matching Elm wood header wrap, Silver Maple wood door trim accent in basement hallway, brass hardware throughout, stucco fireplace, stucco and custom tile walk-in shower, kitchen pantry, laundry cubbies, penny tile by East entrance, kitchen peninsula and outdoor fire pit area for entertaining and cottage style deck railing.

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Renovation Highlights (2023-2024):

Completely gutted and rebuilt

Resolved exterior leveling/drainage issues

New interior wall insulation and windows

Updated electrical and PEX plumbing throughout

New furnace and central air unit (installed 2023)

All new flooring, light fixtures, and egress windows

Finished basement with added rooms

Freshly seeded lawn with underground sprinklers

Rock walkways, firepit area, and new concrete sidewalk/driveway approach

Updated garage roof and siding repairs

This move-in-ready home is perfect for a primary residence or investment property! Don’t miss out!

Recreation

Ord, Nebraska, offers a variety of recreational activities and outdoor experiences for visitors and residents. Highlights include Calamus Reservoir State Recreation Area for boating, fishing, and camping, and the Valley County Fairgrounds for rodeos and community events. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy Auble’s Pond for fishing, the North Loup River for kayaking and tubing, and hiking trails in the Sandhills region. The town features a 9-hole golf course, local parks like Bussell Park,the Ord Aquatic Center & Splash Padand excellent hunting opportunities. Nearby, Nebraska’s Big Rodeo in Burwell attracts rodeo fans. Ord also hosts cultural events, farmers’ markets, and seasonal festivals, making it a welcoming destination for outdoor and community activities.

General Operations

The home’s prior use has been as a primary residence, however now fully overhauled with added bedrooms and bathrooms, this property would make a great vacation rental or investment property.

Location

Ord is situated in a great location with the benefits of larger cities and several recreational opportunities nearby. Located in the center of the state of Nebraska on the edge of the Sandhills! It’s truly beautiful scenery here! It’s approximately 70 miles to Kearney, NE (to the South) or 60 miles to Grand Island, NE (to the Southeast). Both Grand Island and Kearney have a lot to offer, including airports! If you want to know more about the local area, just reach out!

Disclaimer: Property is AGENT OWNED by listing agent. Owner is a licensed real estate agent in the state of Nebraska.