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$219,711$228 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $119,000 on Sep 21, 2009

1240 ELBA AVE

LINCOLN, NE 68521
3
Beds
1
Baths
962 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$220K
$206K low$234K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$119,000 · Sep 21, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,476 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$196,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$42,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$154,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$176,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$196,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyLancaster
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Goodrich Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Belmont Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
North Star High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Lincoln Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 68521These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.42

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.36,313
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,797 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,444
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,589
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.29 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

1240 Elba Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 82% of homes in Lincoln 68521
  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Belmont
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Lincoln 68521

What homes are worth in Lincoln 68521

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$141K$541K

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Lincoln 68521.

How it measures up in Lincoln 68521

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lincoln 68521.

Estimated value$219,711
CheaperTypical $286,583Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$228
CheaperTypical $213Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area962 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,328 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 1240 Elba Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBelmontLincoln 68521Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$219,71142% of homes18% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22876% of homes60% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than962 ft²34% of homes15% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac44% of homes53% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than195827% of homes6% of homes29% of homes

About 1240 Elba Ave

How much is 1240 Elba Ave, Lincoln, NE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1240 Elba Ave, Lincoln, NE is $219,711 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $205,712 to $233,710. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1240 Elba Ave, Lincoln, NE last sell?

1240 Elba Ave, Lincoln, NE last sold on Sep 21, 2009 for $119,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1240 Elba Ave, Lincoln, NE?

1240 Elba Ave, Lincoln, NE has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 962 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 1240 Elba Ave, Lincoln, NE built?

1240 Elba Ave, Lincoln, NE was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1240 Elba Ave, Lincoln, NE?

1240 Elba Ave, Lincoln, NE is assigned to Goodrich Middle School (middle), rated C-; Belmont Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; North Star High School (high), rated C. All sit in Lincoln Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1240 Elba Ave, Lincoln, NE compare to other homes in Lincoln 68521?

Among the 10,866 homes in Lincoln 68521, it is worth more than 18% of them ($219,711 against a typical $286,583), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($228 against a typical $213), it is bigger than 15% of them (962 ft² against a typical 1,328 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1958 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 19% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1240 Elba Ave, Lincoln, NE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1240 Elba Ave, Lincoln, NE was $3,476. The county assessed it at $196,800.

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