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$50,606$78 / 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 50How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $5,000 on Jul 14, 2021

217 S 3RD ST

RULO, NE 68431
2
Beds
1
Baths
650 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.
0.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$51K
$25K low$76K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$5,000 · Jul 14, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$120 (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.$10,249 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,950
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,299
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,045
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$10,249

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyRICHARDSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.48
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
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.Shed · 140 ft²Porch · 232 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
Falls City Senior High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.8 mi
M
Falls City Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.1 mi
E
Falls City North Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 9.3 mi

District: Falls City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 68431These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.133
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.242
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.$62,877
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,062
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 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

217 S 3rd 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 95% of homes in Rulo 68431
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Rulo 68431
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Richardson County
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Rulo 68431
  • Older than 70% of homes in Rulo 68431

What homes are worth in Rulo 68431

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

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$46K$516K

This home is worth more than 5% of homes in Rulo 68431.

How it measures up in Rulo 68431

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rulo 68431.

Estimated value$50,606
CheaperTypical $139,554Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$78
CheaperTypical $102Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Living area650 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,408 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.8 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 217 S 3rd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRulo 68431Richardson County
Estimated valuepricier than$50,6065% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7828% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than650 ft²4% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac28% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than191030% of homes37% of homes

About 217 S 3rd St

How much is 217 S 3rd St, Rulo, NE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 217 S 3rd St, Rulo, NE is $50,606 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $25,104 to $76,108. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 217 S 3rd St, Rulo, NE last sell?

217 S 3rd St, Rulo, NE last sold on Jul 14, 2021 for $5,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 217 S 3rd St, Rulo, NE?

217 S 3rd St, Rulo, NE has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 650 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

When was 217 S 3rd St, Rulo, NE built?

217 S 3rd St, Rulo, NE was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 217 S 3rd St, Rulo, NE?

217 S 3rd St, Rulo, NE is assigned to Falls City Senior High School (high), rated B; Falls City Middle School (middle), rated B+; Falls City North Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Falls City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 217 S 3rd St, Rulo, NE compare to other homes in Rulo 68431?

Among the 187 homes in Rulo 68431, it is worth more than 5% of them ($50,606 against a typical $139,554), its price per square foot is higher than 28% of them ($78 against a typical $102), it is bigger than 4% of them (650 ft² against a typical 1,408 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 0.8 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1910 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Richardson County, it is worth more than 8% 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 217 S 3rd St, Rulo, NE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 217 S 3rd St, Rulo, NE was $120. The county assessed it at $10,249.

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