c.1900 Brick and Limestone Former Nebraska Bank $85K

OHU50K Notes $85,000

c.1900 Brick and Limestone Former Nebraska Bank. Turn this historic building into a one-of-a-kind residence! It sits across from the Nemaha Valley Museum and the library is around the corner.

Brick Building featured at 1901 N St, Auburn, NE, 68305

Realtor Comments

Situated on a prominent corner lot, this historic brick bank building presents as a grand monument to early 20th century craftsmanship. Exterior features red-brick, limestone trim, arched windows that look out toward the courthouse square. Upon entering , you are greeted with a spacious reception area, abundance of storage and work areas. The two offices provide space and privacy. The conference room with bonus coffee bar area provides space for meetings. This building awaits your dreams and business.

1 bed
1,764 sqft
Build date 1900

Exterior featured at 1901 N St, Auburn, NE, 68305

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1901 N St, Auburn, NE 68305 $85,000

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Brick Building featured at 1901 N St, Auburn, NE, 68305

Exterior featured at 1901 N St, Auburn, NE, 68305

History

This beautiful building was originally the Carson National Bank.

Building Overview & Architecture

Original Construction: Erected in 1900, the structure stands on a prominent corner lot facing the Nemaha County courthouse square (19th and N/O Streets)

Craftsmanship: Built as a grand early 20th-century monument, features include classic red-brick exterior walls, limestone trim, and prominent arched windows.

Interior Layout: Retains historical elements like the original bank vault, alongside a spacious main reception area, private offices, and a conference space.

Subsequent Use

In later decades, the former bank building transitioned out of financial services to house professional local offices, serving for many years as a local legal and judicial office space.

Exterior featured at 1901 N St, Auburn, NE, 68305

Pros of living in Auburn, NE

Very affordable housing. This is probably Auburn’s biggest advantage. Census-based data puts the median owner-occupied home value around $98,800, although current sale prices are higher; Redfin reported a roughly $165,000 median sale price in mid-2026.
Low overall cost of living. Niche gives Auburn an A- for cost of living and ranks it #4 among Nebraska places for low cost of living.
Quiet, low-density lifestyle. If you want peace, space, and little traffic, Auburn delivers. It’s a genuinely small community rather than a suburb pretending to be one.
Strong small-town community. Local reviews consistently mention friendly residents and strong community ties. The city itself highlights schools, healthcare, parks, restaurants, churches and local organizations as part of the community.
Good schools. Niche gives Auburn public schools a B+ and ranks the community #15 among Nebraska places for public schools.
Decent local healthcare for a town this size. Auburn has , including 24/7 emergency services. For highly specialized care, however, you’d likely travel to a larger city.
Outdoor recreation is better than you might expect. The area has parks, trails and access to southeast Nebraska’s rivers, woods and recreation areas. and provide substantial local recreational space.
You aren’t completely without restaurants and shopping. There are several locally owned restaurants plus supermarkets such as and .
Historic small-town character. Brick streets, older homes and the courthouse-square area give Auburn considerably more character than a typical modern subdivision town.
Good option for retirement. Niche ranks Auburn #18 in Nebraska for best places to retire, largely because of affordability, quietness and community.

Cons of living in Auburn, NE

It’s REALLY small. With only about 3,500 residents, you’re going to notice the limited selection of businesses and services.
Limited shopping. You have basic groceries and necessities, but don’t expect Target, Costco, major specialty stores, a large mall, etc. For substantial shopping, you’ll be driving.
Limited entertainment/nightlife. Niche gives nightlife only a C+. There is a local movie theater, , and a handful of restaurants/bars, but entertainment options are obviously nothing like Lincoln or Omaha.
You need a car. This is rural/small-town Nebraska; public transportation isn’t a meaningful part of daily life.
Job opportunities are limited. Auburn has healthcare, education, retail and service jobs, but the employment base is small. A 2025 regional profile counted about 206 businesses and 1,560 employed workers in town.
Lower incomes. Median household income is around $57,500, versus roughly $76,500 for Nebraska overall and $80,700 nationally.
Weather is a genuine consideration. You’ll get cold winters, snow, hot/humid summers, thunderstorms and the possibility of severe weather/tornadoes. Niche gives the weather a B-.
Far from major-city amenities. Lincoln and Omaha aren’t around the corner. That’s fine if you like rural living; it gets old if you regularly want concerts, major medical specialists, airports, upscale restaurants, or extensive shopping.
Some older housing stock. Auburn has many attractive older homes, but age also means potential maintenance, insulation, plumbing, electrical and foundation issues. Current listings include a mixture of historic homes and newer construction.
Less cultural diversity than a larger city. The community is relatively homogeneous compared with metropolitan areas.