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For sale by owner
  • $749,000

    21833 Rock River Rd, Columbus, NE 68601

    4beds
    1,641sqft
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    $5,014/mo
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    SingleFamily
    Built in 2012
    1 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $456/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Covered patioFamily roomWet barLakefront homeFinished walkout lower levelStorage roomBreathtaking lake views
    Welcome to Lake Life at Its Finest! Welcome to an exceptional Lake Oconee lakefront home just minutes from Columbus, Nebraska. Nestled within a private, gated waterfront residential community, this beautiful, single owner, 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of comfortable living, entertaining space, and year-round lake life. The community features a 100-acre, clear-water, full-wake lake, ideal for boating, water sports, and fishing. Residents also enjoy a sandy, zero-entry beach, clear water, and direct trail access to the nearby Loup River system. Inside, this well-maintained home offers a thoughtfully designed layout with two bedrooms on the main level, beautiful wood floors, granite countertops, and a striking stone fireplace. Step outside onto the covered walkout deck and enjoy breathtaking lake views and some of the best sunset views on the water. The front porch offers an entirely different perspective, with expansive sunrise views over the open horizon, creating the perfect balance of lake and country living. The finished walkout lower level provides exceptional additional living and entertaining space, featuring two bedrooms, a covered patio, family room, dining area, bathroom, wet bar, office, storage room, and storm shelter. With plenty of room to gather, relax, and entertain, this home is designed for making memories with family and friends. The 3-car tandem-style garage offers generous parking and storage, with the extended configuration providing the perfect space for a boat, lake toys, recreational equipment, or additional storage. Additional community amenities include paved streets, private sewer systems, and fiber internet, offering modern conveniences while preserving the peaceful feel of a private waterfront country setting. If you've been dreaming of a home where every day feels like a getaway, this lakefront property delivers the lifestyle you've been waiting for. Enjoy boating, fishing, water sports, trails, spectacular sunsets, peaceful sunrises, and the beauty of lake living—all from your own private retreat.
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    Property Owner (402) 270-3318

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Heating
      • Heat pump, Electric, Geothermal
      Cooling
      • Central, Geothermal
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
      Features
      • Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
      • Basement: Finished
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,641 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Garage - Attached
      Features
      • Exterior features: Stone, Wood
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Water
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water
      Lot
      • Size: 1 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 710144301

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      Materials
      • Frame
      • Foundation: Concrete
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 2012

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Columbus

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $456/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $541,980
      • Annual tax amount: $3,093
      • Date on market: 9/19/2026

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

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        $2,208/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/19/2026Listed for sale$749,000+1452.3%$456/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        7/27/2011Sold$48,250$29/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,093 -10.5%$541,980 -1.8%
        2024$3,454 -3.7%$551,840 +36.2%
        2023$3,587 -9.4%$405,260
        2022$3,960 +13%$405,260 +10.6%
        2021$3,504 -10.7%$366,260
        2020$3,925 +16.9%$366,260 +13.3%
        2018$3,357 +6.5%$323,400 +6.6%
        2017$3,153 +9.2%$303,295
        2016$2,886 +6.8%$303,295
        2015$2,703 -6.2%$303,295
        2014$2,882 $303,295 +352.7%
        2012-- $67,000 +42.6%
        2011$650 +4.7%$47,000
        2010$620 $47,000
        2009-- $47,000
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        Neighborhood: 68601

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