Built the Year Nebraska Became a State: This 1867 Home Is Full of Character
Built in 1867—the same year Nebraska achieved statehood—this remarkable Brownville home has been standing for nearly 160 years.
The one-and-a-half-story house occupies 1.7 acres in a historic Missouri River community founded in 1854.
Inside, tall windows, wood floors, exposed stone walls, sloped upper-level ceilings, and a skylight give the rooms warmth and architectural personality.
The kitchen brings modern practicality with abundant cabinetry, contemporary appliances, and a large center island.
One of the property’s most memorable features is its two-level covered porch and balcony, offering views across a spacious yard shaded by mature trees.
Established stonework continues outside, strengthening the sense that this house belongs naturally to its historic surroundings.
Although it has been maintained over the years, the listing notes that opportunities remain for personal touches and continued improvements.
Would you preserve this home exactly as it is, or give its 1867 interiors a gentle refresh?
Property Details
- Price: $249,000
- Address: 721 Main St., Brownville, NE 68321
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2 full and 1 half
- Total finished space: 1,792 square feet
- Above-grade space: 1,142 square feet
- Finished basement: 650 square feet
- Lot size: 1.70 acres
- Year built: 1867
Zillow listing: View the property on Zillow
