Unique Earth-Contact Home in a Peaceful Country Setting Discover the charm and practicality of this spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom earth-contact home. Offering a unique design, low-maintenance living, and the tranquility of the countryside, this property is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for a comfortable home. With just over 3 acres, a detached shop, and a spacious layout this property provides plenty of room to make it your own. The earth-contact construction and slab foundation provide a low-maintenance design while creating a home that feels solid, private, and connected to its surroundings. Two bedrooms and two full bathrooms offer comfortable living for various needs, whether you're looking for a full-time residence, country retreat, or investment property. Enjoy the best of both worlds with a peaceful country location just off a state-maintained highway. You'll have the privacy and open feel of rural living while still benefiting from convenient, well-maintained highway access. If you're looking for something different from a typical home, this property is worth a look. Its spacious interior, distinctive design, and quiet country location make it a rare find.
For sale
$460,000
1418 State Highway 71, Bern, KS 66408
2beds
2,580sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1997
3.42 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$178/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Peaceful country locationQuiet country locationEarth-contact constructionSlab foundationDetached shopSpacious layoutDistinctive design
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Listed by:
Alex Arnold 316-670-2528,
Heritage Real Estate, LLC
Source: Sunflower AOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 247003
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 350
- Dimensions: 14' X 25'
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 220
- Dimensions: 11' X 20'
Laundry
- Level: Main
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,580
- Total interior livable area: 2,580 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,580
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 3.42 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: R386
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Earth Contact/Sheltered
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Condition
- Year built: 1997
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Other
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bern
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $178/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $271,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,550
- Date on market: 10/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $460,000$178/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $31,257 +9.2% |
| 2024 | -- | $28,632 +1.2% |
| 2023 | -- | $28,279 +8.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $26,025 +9% |
| 2021 | -- | $23,881 -0.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $23,920 -4.1% |
| 2019 | -- | $24,944 +3.3% |
| 2018 | -- | $24,139 +6.5% |
| 2017 | -- | $22,667 -0.4% |
| 2016 | -- | $22,758 +0.3% |
| 2015 | -- | $22,690 -1.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $23,004 +1.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $22,692 |
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Neighborhood: 66408
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Nemaha Elementary School/USD 115
- Middle: Nemaha Central Middle School/USD 115
- High: Nemaha Central High School/USD 115
Source: Sunflower AOR as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





