701 Helen St, Beatrice, NE 68310

This one-of-a-kind 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home sits on nearly half an acre in a quiet Beatrice neighborhood and combines rustic charm with full smart-home functionality. With two MrCool multi-zone HVAC systems, a complete electrical upgrade, smart lighting, outbuildings, and garden infrastructure, it’s ready for anyone seeking modern comfort, energy efficiency, and homestead potential. Vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and pine wood floors give the living room a warm, open feel. A spiral staircase leads to a cozy loft, and the pellet stove with stacked-stone wall offers cozy winter heat. The home has been professionally upgraded and maintained — all major systems have been modernized within the last 4 years. Major Upgrades: • Two MrCool multi-zone mini split HVAC systems (zoned heating/cooling throughout home) • New roof (4 years old) • Electrical overhaul, including new indoor/outdoor panels + upgraded city service line • Rinnai smart tankless water heater (160,000 BTU – gas or propane) • GE 30,000-grain water softener • Full attic and crawlspace re-insulation • Englander pellet stove + $400 venting + 154 bags of hardwood pellets • New from last year Samsung electric stove, fridge, washer & dryer (included) • Zero-turn mower (included in sale) Smart Home & Security: • 95% of lightbulbs are Wi-Fi LED (voice & app controlled) • 360° solar-powered Wi-Fi security camera system • Sense Wi-Fi energy monitor (real-time appliance tracking) • Mounted flat-screen TVs and soundbars (included) Outdoor Features: • Detached 2-stall garage + single-stall outbuilding/garage (3 total stalls) • Fenced garden area with trellising, compost bins, and irrigation • Concrete utility pad (ready for hot tub or stock tank pool) • Room for 12 beehives, small livestock, or expanded gardening • Mature landscaping, including large weeping willow • Gravel driveway with extra parking • Zoned R-4: allows for workshops, ADU, tiny home, or home-based business Petsafe Hidden Fence system installed around whole perimeter, with large dog doors and small pet doors in certain rooms Location: Peaceful setting just minutes from downtown Beatrice, schools, and parks. A rare mix of space, privacy, and smart living close to town amenities. Lots of wildlife seen on property Deer,Fox,Raccoons,Rabbits,Groundhogs.