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!
Vacant landProperty Type
1978Year Built
6 car garageParking
Listed by Kelli Rucker• Coldwell Banker Town & Country
Recently remodeled affordable acreage just outside of Kearney. Plenty of room to run around and enjoy the outdoors. Over-sized 2 car garage perfect for those projects. Last couple years the roof, windows, siding, heat pump and underground sprinklers were done. The basement living room has a wet bar to entertain guests.
GMNMLS #21982
Aug 10, 2018
Sold
$214,300
$112/sq ft
Jun 28, 2018
Listed
$209,900
$110/sq ft
+11
"A Little Slice of Country" New roof, windows, siding, heat pump & underground sprinklers. Make this your new home just minutes from Kearney in a quiet rural setting.
Public Records
Jan 21, 2005
Sold
$76,000
$40/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,120 (+3.3%)
$25,500 + $270,265
$295,765
2024
$3,021 (−10.3%)
$25,500 + $250,090
$275,590
2023
$3,368 (+9.5%)
$25,500 + $220,905
$246,405
2022
$3,077 (+9.5%)
$32,000 + $180,805
$212,805
2021
$2,811 (+13.1%)
$32,000 + $155,720
$187,720
2020
$2,485 (+3.1%)
$30,000 + $144,785
$174,785
2019
$2,409 (+5.1%)
$30,000 + $124,335
$154,335
2018
$2,293 (+4.9%)
$35,000 + $112,810
$147,810
2017
$2,186 (+10.2%)
$45,000 + $91,365
$136,365
2016
$1,984 (+27.3%)
$45,000 + $91,365
$136,365
2015
$1,558 (−17.8%)
$16,350 + $108,525
$124,875
2014
$1,895
$12,500 + $93,390
$105,890
Tax history for 9535 Rio Madera Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,120 (+3.3%)
$25,500 + $270,265
$295,765
2024
$3,021 (−10.3%)
$25,500 + $250,090
$275,590
2023
$3,368 (+9.5%)
$25,500 + $220,905
$246,405
2022
$3,077 (+9.5%)
$32,000 + $180,805
$212,805
2021
$2,811 (+13.1%)
$32,000 + $155,720
$187,720
2020
$2,485 (+3.1%)
$30,000 + $144,785
$174,785
2019
$2,409 (+5.1%)
$30,000 + $124,335
$154,335
2018
$2,293 (+4.9%)
$35,000 + $112,810
$147,810
2017
$2,186 (+10.2%)
$45,000 + $91,365
$136,365
2016
$1,984 (+27.3%)
$45,000 + $91,365
$136,365
2015
$1,558 (−17.8%)
$16,350 + $108,525
$124,875
2014
$1,895
$12,500 + $93,390
$105,890
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,816
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buffalo County
APN
560385501
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Water Softener, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Refrigerator
Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Fencing: Chain Link
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Other Structures: Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: ACREAGE
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size : 1 Acre
Zoning Description: R1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,020.58
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well, Private
Utilities: Natural Gas Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,816
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Buffalo County
APN: 560385501
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
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Buffalo Hills Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.4mi
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Horizon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.5mi
7/10
Kearney Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.5mi
6/10
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
6% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$369,000 – $447,000
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