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Forrest Hickman

Forrest Hickman
Real Estate Agent
Gothenburg NE

(NE: )

4 years experience

REALTOR® 8 Active Listings Serves Dawson County, NE
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Contact Information

Brokerage
Nebraska Realty

Office Website
Office Address
828 Lake Ave Ste A
Gothenburg, NE  69138
(Dawson County)
Office Phone
402-491-0100
Office Fax
Mobile
308-763-1305
Email
forr***********@*****.net
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Service Areas

Alliance: NE Berea: NE Hemingford: NE Gordon: NE Clinton: NE Hay Springs: NE Rushville: NE White Clay: NE Melbeta: NE Terrytown: NE Gering: NE Lyman: NE McGrew: NE Minatare: NE Mitchell: NE Morrill: NE Henry: NE Scottsbluff: NE Kimball: NE Sidney: NE Lorenzo: NE Potter: NE Chappell: NE Chadron: NE Crawford: NE

About Forrest Hickman

Raised on a ranch in the Sandhills, this individual embarked on a distinguished journey after graduating high school by enlisting in the U.S. Army. Serving as a Military Police Officer for five years, he developed a strong sense of duty and community. Upon completing his military service, he returned home to support his parents on the ranch, engaged with troubled youth, and continued his career in law enforcement.

After a four-year tenure with Union Pacific Railroad, he realized his passion for community engagement and re-entered law enforcement for another nine years. Most recently, he transitioned back to the railroad industry, operating trains for BNSF. However, his desire to connect with the community led him to pursue a career in real estate, where he could make a meaningful impact.

As a devoted father of three remarkable children, he enjoys actively participating in their various activities, which he considers one of his greatest joys.

Dawson County, NE Real Estate Market Analysis (Single Family Homes)

$283,327
Avg. Listing Price
From Forrest's portfolio
3.3 / 2.0
Avg. Beds/Baths
Typical property size
2,024 sf
Avg. Square Footage
Interior living space
124
Active Listings
Current inventory

Dawson County, Nebraska's real estate market operates within a uniquely concentrated professional landscape, where all 22 actively licensed agents maintain digital connectivity through email contact information. This complete digital accessibility reflects the modern agricultural economy's integration with technology, creating unprecedented opportunities for streamlined property transactions across the county's diverse terrain.

The market here defies typical rural stereotypes, driven by Lexington's position as a major meatpacking hub and Cozad's role as a transportation crossroads along Highway 30. These economic anchors generate consistent demand for both residential properties and commercial real estate, while the surrounding agricultural lands command premium prices due to Nebraska's robust farming economy and increasing corporate agricultural investment.

Major Dawson County, Nebraska Real Estate Markets

Lexington dominates the county's real estate activity, with its population of over 10,000 supporting a diverse housing market that ranges from starter homes for meatpacking workers to executive properties for plant management. The city's multicultural demographics, influenced by its large Latino population, have created unique market segments and renovation trends that savvy agents leverage for specialized client services.

Cozad, the county seat, offers a contrasting market focused on historic properties and family farms transitioning between generations. The smaller communities of Sumner, Eddyville, and Overton each maintain distinct character-driven markets, where waterfront properties along the Platte River system and century farms command surprising premiums from buyers seeking authentic rural Nebraska experiences.

Market Dynamics and Geographic Complexity

Dawson County's real estate patterns follow the Platte River valley's natural geography, creating microclimates of property values that shift dramatically within short distances. Irrigation-dependent agricultural lands consistently outperform dryland properties, while proximity to Interstate 80 adds commercial development potential that many agents incorporate into long-term investment strategies for their clients.

The county's position in Nebraska's central agricultural belt means seasonal market fluctuations align closely with commodity prices and harvest cycles. Spring typically brings increased farm sales activity, while fall focuses on residential moves tied to school districts, creating predictable but complex timing challenges that require agents to maintain year-round client relationship management systems.

Why Businesses Need Dawson County, Nebraska Agent Contact Data

Agricultural equipment dealers, financial services companies, and construction contractors rely heavily on real estate agent networks to identify emerging opportunities in farm transitions, residential developments, and commercial expansions. With every licensed agent maintaining email contact capability, businesses can efficiently coordinate marketing campaigns, referral programs, and professional development initiatives across the entire county market.

The complete digital connectivity of Dawson County's agent population enables sophisticated CRM integration and automated communication strategies that simply aren't possible in markets with incomplete contact information. This technological readiness makes the county particularly attractive for businesses testing new agricultural real estate technologies, sustainable development initiatives, and innovative financing products designed for rural markets.

Current Property Listings

As of 2/17/2026, Forrest Hickman has 8 properties for sale in Gothenburg and surrounding areas.

$189,000

Listed 2025-08-14

1410 Bryant Ave
Scottsbluff, NE  69361

Beds: 3.0
Baths: 3.0
Sq Ft: 2,292
Lot: 5,400 sf
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$94,000

Listed 2025-09-16

719 E 8th St
Alliance, NE  69301

Beds: 3.0
Baths: 2.0
Sq Ft: 812
Lot: 9,920 sf
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$235,000

Listed 2025-11-29

1242 Grand Ave
Alliance, NE  69301

Beds: 3.0
Baths: 2.0
Sq Ft: 1,086
Lot: 9,324 sf
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$130,000

Listed 2025-11-08

932 Laramie Ave
Alliance, NE  69301

Beds: 4.0
Baths: 2.0
Sq Ft: 1,405
Lot: 7,000 sf
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$94,000

Listed 2025-07-24

719 Toluca Ave
Alliance, NE  69301

Beds: 2.0
Baths: 1.0
Sq Ft: 1,056
Lot: 7,000 sf
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$299,000

Listed 2025-11-18

10037 County Road 10
Morrill, NE  69358

Beds: 6.0
Baths: 1.0
Sq Ft: 2,214
Lot: 217,800 sf
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$130,000

Listed 2025-12-20

509 E 16th St
Scottsbluff, NE  69361

Beds: 2.0
Baths: 1.0
Sq Ft: 1,552
Lot: 5,640 sf
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$185,000

Listed 2025-11-05

471 Anthony Ave
Alliance, NE  69301

Beds: 3.0
Baths: 2.0
Sq Ft: 1,976
Lot: 8,348 sf
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Current Property Rentals

Forrest Hickman currently has no rental properties available in Gothenburg and surrounding areas. Check back later.