Chase County NE – Southwest Nebraska Real Estate

Established in 1873, Chase County is a place like no other. Brimming with signature Southwest Nebraskan charm, the region presents a wealth of outdoor recreation options and has a deep-seated agricultural heritage. Wide, open farms, ranches and rangeland are balanced with thriving downtowns and peaceful, tree-lined residential neighborhoods. Named after notable Nebraskan politician Champion S. Chase, Chase County and its locals will embrace you with open arms once you decide to call it home.

Chase County NE Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Chase County is composed of Imperial, Lamar, Enders, Champion, and Wauneta, with the city of Imperial serving as the county seat.Each town has its own unique characteristics, but the housing stock throughout the county is relatively the same. There are single-family homes in various traditional styles that often come with 2-4 bedrooms. Lots are typically large and quite a few properties come with additional structures such as a guest house or outbuildings.

Chase County Agricultural Land for Sale, Land for Sale in Nebraska and Nebraska Ranches for Sale

Agricultural real estate of different land classes is also plentiful in Chase County. Farms here have an average size of a little over 1,600 acres and the major crops are corn, wheat and soybeans. Around half of the country’s land area is harvested cropland, over 70% of which is irrigated, and the other half is primarily rangeland. Many properties here allow for overlapping farming and ranching operations. Chase County Facts

• Located in the southwestern reaches of Southwest Nebraska, Chase County covers a land area of almost 900 square miles.
• Chase County was once a part of Hayes County. Although the county was established by Nebraskan legislature as a separate area in 1873, it wasn’t until 1886 before it was officially organized. The county is served by the school districts of Chase County Schools and Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools.
• Some of Chase County’s famous festivals include Chase County Fair,Art in the Park, the Wauneta Harvest Festival, and the Chase County Corvette Classic.