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$215,108$215 / 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 95How 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

1521 BENTON ST

LINCOLN, NE 68521
3
Beds
2
Baths
999 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$215K
$203K low$227K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,146 (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.$234,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$52,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$182,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$178,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$234,700

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.0.16
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.Concrete
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.Mixed
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 224 ft²

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

E
Belmont Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Goodrich Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
North Star High SchoolF
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

1521 Benton St 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 84% of homes in Lincoln 68521
  • Costs more per square foot than 65% of homes in Belmont
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Older than 89% 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.

This home
$140K$555K

This home is worth more than 16% 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$215,108
CheaperTypical $286,086Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$215
CheaperTypical $214Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Living area999 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,323 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 1521 Benton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBelmontLincoln 68521Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$215,10838% of homes16% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21565% of homes51% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than999 ft²38% of homes17% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac41% of homes49% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than197252% of homes11% of homes40% of homes

About 1521 Benton St

How much is 1521 Benton St, Lincoln, NE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1521 Benton St, Lincoln, NE is $215,108 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $203,459 to $226,757. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 1521 Benton St, Lincoln, NE?

1521 Benton St, Lincoln, NE has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 999 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 1521 Benton St, Lincoln, NE built?

1521 Benton St, Lincoln, NE was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1521 Benton St, Lincoln, NE?

1521 Benton St, Lincoln, NE is assigned to Belmont Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Goodrich Middle School (middle), rated C-; North Star High School (high), rated F. All sit in Lincoln Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1521 Benton St, Lincoln, NE compare to other homes in Lincoln 68521?

Among the 10,861 homes in Lincoln 68521, it is worth more than 16% of them ($215,108 against a typical $286,086), its price per square foot is higher than 51% of them ($215 against a typical $214), it is bigger than 17% of them (999 ft² against a typical 1,323 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1972 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 18% 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 1521 Benton St, Lincoln, NE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1521 Benton St, Lincoln, NE was $4,146. The county assessed it at $234,700.

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