Recent real estate filings in Dodge County, Nebraska, show a dynamic market with transactions totaling over $7.6 million. The sales data, processed in late September, includes a mix of high-value residential homes, commercial properties, and land parcels across several communities, including Fremont, North Bend, and Hooper.
The transactions highlight ongoing development and investment in the region. Notable sales include a commercial property on North Bell Street in Fremont for $820,000 and several residential homes exceeding the half-million-dollar mark, indicating strong demand in the upper-tier housing market.
Key Takeaways
- Total disclosed sales value for the period exceeded $7.6 million across Dodge County.
- Fremont was the center of activity, with the highest-priced commercial sale at $820,000 and a residential sale at $550,000.
- Several transactions involved transfers to trusts and limited liability companies, a common practice in asset management.
- The data includes residential, commercial, and agricultural land sales, reflecting a diverse local real estate market.
Fremont Market Leads with High-Value Transactions
The city of Fremont dominated the recent property sales in Dodge County, featuring both the most expensive commercial and residential transfers. The market activity shows a blend of corporate investments and significant family home purchases.
Fremont by the Numbers
The highest commercial sale recorded in this period was for a property at 1841 N. Bell St., which sold for $820,000. The top residential sale was a home on Lakeview Road for $540,000.
Major Commercial and Residential Sales in Fremont
In a significant commercial deal, Martindale Plaza LLC sold a property at 1841 N. Bell St. to Bradley D. Martindale and Kathleen M. Martindale for $820,000. Another notable commercial transaction involved KOW Properties LLC selling the property at 250 W. Fourth St. to Paymaster Properties LLC for $575,000.
The residential market in Fremont also saw several high-value sales. A home at 105 Lakeview Rd. was transferred from the Schafersman Living Trust to Ted R. Schafersman and Sandra G. Schafersman for $540,000. Nearby, a property at 1023 Skyline Drive was sold by David J. and Deborah K. Nielsen to Heather and Timothy Hill for $550,000.
Another key residential sale occurred at 2745 Samuel Drive, where Ryan R. Rischling and Teresa M. Rischling sold their home to Bridget Kaye Hall and Blake Jefferson Hall for $509,500.
Other Notable Fremont Transactions
The Fremont market included numerous other sales across various price points. Here is a summary of other recorded transactions in the city:
- 2261 Rosedale Rd.: Sold by Wilfred J. and Rose M. Greitens to Kristina Marie Donner for $420,000.
- 1228 N. Clarmar Ave.: Sold by Andrew and Michaele Boell to Joshua D. and Jessica D. Cameron for $374,900.
- 942 E. Fifth St.: Sold by Richard A. Pearson and Priscilla A. Wilson to Chad William Michael Jones and Shadoe Ann Jones for $340,000.
- 1409 Nelson Ln.: R2 Realty Group LLC sold to Roman Ventura Sabino for $332,500.
- 1407 N. H St.: Sold by David A. and Karen L. Legband to KSGoodnight Properties LLC for $310,000.
- 796 W. 11th St.: Todd B. Nielsen and Lori L. Nielsen sold to Day Homes LLC for $300,000.
- 2540 N. Wyoming Ave.: Edmund L. Lucas sold to Raisel Diaz Gonzalez and Sara Santos Vega for $295,000.
- 2616 Palmer Drive: Loi Vuong and Van Vuong sold to Todd B. and Lori L. Nielsen for $275,000.
- 2149 N. Park Ave.: Beverly A. Matkins sold to Bryan Hill for $260,000.
- 1851 E. 20th St.: Fremont Area Habitat for Humanity Inc. sold to Zonia Marleny Escalante Lopez for $237,500.
- 1107 E. First St.: Randy G. and Katherine M. Newill sold to Brianna Sanchez Blanco and Jonathan M. Cordoba Placenda for $235,000.
- 1715 N. H St.: Blake and Bridget Hall sold to Renee Ann Otto Berglund for $230,000.
- 2153 N. D St.: The Patricia A. Heimann Trust sold to Tim Kielion for $220,600.
- 1730 N. D St.: The Darlene Kay Prokop Irrevocable Trust sold to Dean Show for $215,000.
- 414 E. 14th St.: Britt L. and Elle E. Jensen sold to Christian Alexis Andrade Rodriguez for $207,500.
- 1241 E. 20th St.: John & Libby LLC sold to Yulisa S. Juarez Perez and Dolman J. Mendez Diaz for $194,000.
- 1548 E. Fifth St.: William P. Camp sold to Nick Williams for $160,000.
- 650 Heatherwood St.: James P. Colgan and a related trust sold to Charlotte E. Callahan for a combined $158,000.
- 635 N. Logan St.: The estate of Daniel C. Bade sold to Flavio Diaz de Leon and Daniel Diaz De Leon for $135,000.
- 307 N. Main St.: James M. and Kathy J. Gibney sold to Todd Hoppe and Tricia Dorfmeyer for $100,000.
- 1133 N. Clarkson St.: Donald J. and Connie R. Mahrt sold to Black Heart Investments LLC for $80,000.
- 518 W. Jensen St.: Daniel Michael Shanahan sold to Beard Bros Building Co. LLC for $30,500.
Understanding Property Transfers
Many transactions listed involve transfers to trusts, LLCs, or between family members. These are often part of estate planning or business structuring and may not reflect a typical open-market sale. Other transfers are straightforward sales between unrelated parties, providing a clearer picture of market values.
Activity in North Bend, Hooper, and Scribner
While Fremont saw the highest volume of sales, other communities in Dodge County also experienced notable real estate activity. Transactions in North Bend, Hooper, and Scribner show a healthy market for residential properties and commercial interests in smaller towns.
North Bend Residential Sales
The largest sale in North Bend involved a property at 621 W. Eighth St., which Jason and Kara Hellbusch sold to Keith Townsend for $336,000. Other key sales in the community include:
- A home at 1140 Locust St. was sold by Robert E. and Julie A. Feurer to Jesse D. Neesen for $160,000.
- The property at 210 E. 12th St. was sold by Timothy D. Nelson to Tori E. Dittmer for $71,100.
- A lot at 840 Poplar St. was transferred from Mark D. Flamme to Terry and Janel Chapman for $45,000.
A property at 240 E. Seventh St. was also transferred from the estate of Dale Brant to Scott Brant, who then sold it to Eric N. Buen. The sale price for the final transaction was not disclosed.
Hooper and Scribner Transactions
In Hooper, a home at 108 W. Maple St. was sold by Bernard W. and Joyce Oerman to Dale R. and Carmen D. Maurer for $205,000. Another sale at 108 Pine St. saw Branden Eugene and Kelsi Stoural sell to Alan G. and Judith A. Acker for $175,000.
Scribner's market included the sale of a property at 501 Third St. by Timber Creek Property Brokers LLC to Van Etten Properties LLC for $107,000. In Snyder, a home at 304 Third St. was sold by Martin E. Jones to Alejandro Robert Nuno for $50,000.
Land and Development Deals
A significant portion of the recent activity involved land sales, particularly in the Hills Farm Addition, a subdivision in Dodge County. These transactions suggest ongoing residential development in the area.
Hills Farm Addition Sales
NEBCO Inc. was active in selling lots within the Hills Farm development. The lots were initially sold to Hills Farm East Lake LLC, which then sold them to various buyers. These transactions include:
- Lot 7, Hills Farm Addition: Sold to Art of a Craftsman LLC for $240,000.
- Lot 1, Hills Farm Addition: Sold to Gema LLC for $230,000.
- Lot 33, Hills Farm Lake 1st Addition: Sold to Jeffrey and Jenna Rickert for $260,000.
Agricultural and Other Land Sales
A major agricultural land deal involved the sale of a tract in Section 33, Township 20 North, Range 6 East from Dennis Low to Diane F. Wapelhorst for $504,000. Additionally, the State of Nebraska Department of Transportation acquired a small tract of land from Robert J. and Sophia S. Schmidt for $3,250 as part of a public project.
