1650 Nebraska 51 - Telecom Hotel/Data Hosting FOR SALE


Lyons, NE 68038
$2,950,000 USD
402-330-8000
1650 Nebraska 51, Lyons, NE for Sale
$2,950,000 USD
Telecom Hotel/Data Hosting - FOR SALE
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1650 Nebraska 51
Lyons, NE 68038


HIGHLIGHTS

  • Former Cold War bunker engineered for secure, autonomous operation with extremely robust construction.
  • Scalable power capacity beginning at 1MW with potential expansion to 7MW to support advanced or high-demand uses.
  • Extensive mechanical, air filtration, and backup systems including 750-kW turbine generator and double-filtered fresh-air intake.
  • Positioned on more than 24 acres with flexible agricultural and commercial zoning via special use permit.

OVERVIEW

The Lyons Underground Bunker at 1650 Hwy 51 in Lyons, Nebraska, represents a rare opportunity to acquire a deeply engineered Cold War–era underground facility originally built in 1966 for autonomous, long-duration operations. Designed with self-sufficiency at its core, the structure was constructed with walls up to two feet thick, a 329-foot communication tower, and infrastructure intended to withstand external disasters. Today, much of the original equipment has been removed, leaving behind a clean, well-maintained interior ideal for adaptive reuse. Formerly a communications center, the property retains elements of its historical data infrastructure while providing extensive ventilation, filtration, and mechanical systems that supported continuous, conditioned fresh air delivery. Additional features include a 10,000-pound hoist, a decontamination shower area, a 750-kW turbine generator with capacity to add two additional generators, and robust power service scalable from 1MW to up to 7MW. Situated on more than 24 acres with A-1 Agricultural and C-1 Commercial zoning (special use permit), the site offers flexibility for future redevelopment, secure storage, specialized operations, or mission-critical uses. The facility spans approximately 54,000 square feet across two primary levels with additional mezzanine areas, along with a separate 1,200-square-foot garage. Multiple wells, septic, standpipe fire protection, and detailed building plans included in due diligence further strengthen the property’s readiness for repurposing. With exceptional construction quality, proven resilience, and a unique historical pedigree, this asset stands out as a compelling option for buyers seeking security, scalability, and infrastructure not found in typical commercial properties.

FOR SALE DETAILS

PRICE

$2,950,000 USD

PRICE/SF

$55 USD /SF

CAP RATE

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% LEASED

-

TENANCY

Single

SALE TYPE

Owner User

BUILDING DETAILS

PROPERTY NAME

Lyons Underground Data Center

PROPERTY TYPE

Industrial

PROPERTY SUBTYPE

Telecom Hotel/Data Hosting

TOTAL BUILDING SIZE

-

STORIES

2

YEAR BUILT

1966

UTILITIES

Lighting, Water, Sewer, Heating

CLEAR CEILING HT

16 Ft

DOCKS

-

DRIVE INS

-

PARKING SPACES

-

LAND DETAILS

LAND ACRES

24.43

LAND SF

1,064,171

ZONING

A-1 & C-1

APN/PARCEL ID

521402100

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Grant KobesInvestors Realty, Inc.More Info
402-330-8000

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402-330-8000

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