For sale

$490,000

85536 Highway 16, Wakefield, NE 68784

2beds

3baths

2,074sqft

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1977

7.57 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$236/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Two wired barnsEfficient lennox propane furnaceTraditional hayloftWorking chicken coopNew main-floor laminate flooringExtra attic insulation

Country Ranch on 7.5+ Acres with Workshops & Barns! Located just minutes from town, this spacious ranch offers 1,432 sq. ft. on the main floor plus a partially finished lower level. Key Highlights: • Recent Updates: New roof (45-yr shingles) & gutters 3 years ago; fresh exterior & interior paint; new main-floor laminate flooring. • Interior Comforts: Remodeled main bath (tile shower/floors), cozy fireplace insert with a fan to heat the main floor, and 2 finished rooms downstairs with a second full bath. • Utilities: Efficient Lennox propane furnace, extra attic insulation, well water with Culligan softener & RO system. • The Land & Outbuildings: 7.5+ acres with 2 fenced paddocks. Includes a 4-bay storage shed and two wired barns—one with a massive insulated workshop & barrel heater, the other with a traditional hayloft and working chicken coop.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 3
Main level bathrooms: 2
Main level bedrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Bedroom, 3/4 Bath, Other, Full Bath

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Water Softener: Included, Owned
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Basement: Block,Partial,Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,074
Total interior livable area: 2,074 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,432
Finished area below ground: 642

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Crushed Rock
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Patio & porch: Deck

Lot

Size: 7.57 Acres

Details

Additional structures: Workshop
Parcel number: 0002552.00
Zoning: Acreage
Zoning description: Acreage

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Aluminum Siding
Roof: Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1977

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Private Well

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Location

Region: Wakefield

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $236/sqft
Tax assessed value: $275,275
Annual tax amount: $2,039
Price range: $490K - $490K
Date on market: 7/10/2026
Inclusions: Garage door opener (2), refrigerator, range/oven, dishwasher, water treatment/filtration & soft water system, propane tank, all ceiling fans, freezer in basement, build in shelving in basement
Exclusions: Equipment in barn and out buildings (and machinery)

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$1,484/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/10/2026	Listed for sale	$490,000+247.5%$236/sqft
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR #833760 Report a problem
3/6/2002	Sold	$141,000$68/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,040 -0.8%	$275,275 +8.3%
2024	$2,056 -13.6%	$254,260 +12.3%
2023	$2,379 -12.8%	$226,360 +9%
2022	$2,730 +330.4%	$207,710 +7.6%
2021	$634 -73.8%	$192,970 +12.6%
2020	$2,423 -0.3%	$171,315
2018	$2,430 +257.9%	$171,315
2017	$679 -5.3%	$171,315
2016	$717 +12.2%	--
2015	$639	$158,470 +13.7%
2014	--	$139,420 +4.7%
2013	--	$133,135 +251.4%
2012	--	$37,885 -71.5%
2011	--	$133,135 +3.1%
2010	$771	$129,165

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 68784

Getting around

0 / 100

Car-Dependent

20 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

6/10
Wakefield Elementary School
Grades: PK-6Distance: 2.6 mi
7/10
Wakefield High School
Grades: 7-12Distance: 2.6 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: Wakefield
Middle: Wakefield
High: Wakefield

Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.