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$66,440$55 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

212 HOWARD ST

CHESTER, NE 68327
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,198 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.
3.98 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1916
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$66K
$61K low$72K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$72 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$49,251 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,674
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$40,577
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$38,374
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$49,251

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.Split Level
CountyThayer
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.98
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.Gravity
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 385 ft²Patio · 385 ft²Porch · 385 ft²Sports courtOutdoor kitchen

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

M
Thayer Central High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 11.2 mi
E
Thayer Central Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 11.2 mi

District: Thayer Central Community Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 68327These 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.217
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,254
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,285
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.30 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.65%

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How this home compares

212 Howard 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 77% of homes in Thayer County
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Thayer County
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Chester 68327
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Chester 68327
  • Older than 69% of homes in Thayer County

What homes are worth in Chester 68327

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

This home
$29K$225K

This home is worth more than 39% of homes in Chester 68327.

How it measures up in Chester 68327

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chester 68327.

Estimated value$66,440
CheaperTypical $78,423Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$55
CheaperTypical $56Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area1,198 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,496 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size3.98 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 212 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 68327Thayer County
Estimated valuepricier than$66,44039% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5548% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than1,198 ft²29% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.98 ac87% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than191642% of homes31% of homes

About 212 Howard St

How much is 212 Howard St, Chester, NE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 212 Howard St, Chester, NE is $66,440 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $61,367 to $71,513. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 212 Howard St, Chester, NE?

212 Howard St, Chester, NE has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,198 square feet of living space and a 3.98-acre lot.

When was 212 Howard St, Chester, NE built?

212 Howard St, Chester, NE was built in 1916, making it 110 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 212 Howard St, Chester, NE?

212 Howard St, Chester, NE is assigned to Thayer Central High School (middle), rated B; Thayer Central Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Thayer Central Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 212 Howard St, Chester, NE compare to other homes in Chester 68327?

Among the 200 homes in Chester 68327, it is worth more than 39% of them ($66,440 against a typical $78,423), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($55 against a typical $56), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,198 ft² against a typical 1,496 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (3.98 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1916 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Thayer County, it is worth more than 23% 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 212 Howard St, Chester, NE?

The 2024 property tax bill for 212 Howard St, Chester, NE was $72. The county assessed it at $49,251.

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