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.
For sale by owner
$749,000
21833 Rock River Rd, Columbus, NE 68601
4beds
1,641sqft
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
- 33 days
- 2,833
- 16
Listed by:
Property Owner (402) 270-3318
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
Not available
$2,208/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $749,000+1452.3%$456/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2011 | Sold | $48,250$29/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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