Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$145,013$159 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $60,000 on Oct 16, 2020

218 S 5TH ST

HOWELLS, NE 68641
2
Beds
1
Baths
912 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1966
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

$145K
$133K low$157K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$60,000 · Oct 16, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$993 (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.$102,150 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,040
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$97,110
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$100,260
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$102,150

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.24
84
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
36
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.43 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyColfax
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
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.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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, Attached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 110 ft²

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

H
Howells Senior High SchoolB+
High · Grades 7–12 · 0.1 mi
E
Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Howells
Elementary · Grades PK–PK · 0.1 mi
M
Howells-Dodge Elementary School/DodgeA
Middle · Grades PK–6 · 6.6 mi

District: Howells-Dodge Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 68641These 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.168
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.9%
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.962
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,612
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,978
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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.66%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

218 S 5th 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 74% of homes in Howells 68641
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in Howells 68641
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Howells 68641
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Howells 68641
  • Newer than 67% of homes in Howells 68641

What homes are worth in Howells 68641

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

This home
$66K$709K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Howells 68641.

How it measures up in Howells 68641

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Howells 68641.

Estimated value$145,013
CheaperTypical $193,111Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$159
CheaperTypical $129Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area912 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,585 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.58 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1928Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 218 S 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHowells 68641Colfax County
Estimated valuepricier than$145,01326% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15968% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than912 ft²3% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac5% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than196667% of homes60% of homes

About 218 S 5th St

How much is 218 S 5th St, Howells, NE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 218 S 5th St, Howells, NE is $145,013 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $133,362 to $156,664. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 218 S 5th St, Howells, NE last sell?

218 S 5th St, Howells, NE last sold on Oct 16, 2020 for $60,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 218 S 5th St, Howells, NE?

218 S 5th St, Howells, NE has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 912 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 218 S 5th St, Howells, NE built?

218 S 5th St, Howells, NE was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 218 S 5th St, Howells, NE?

218 S 5th St, Howells, NE is assigned to Howells Senior High School (high), rated B+; Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Howells (elementary); Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge (middle), rated A. All sit in Howells-Dodge Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 218 S 5th St, Howells, NE compare to other homes in Howells 68641?

Among the 479 homes in Howells 68641, it is worth more than 26% of them ($145,013 against a typical $193,111), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($159 against a typical $129), it is bigger than 3% of them (912 ft² against a typical 1,585 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.58 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (1966 against a typical 1928). Measured against all of Colfax County, it is worth more than 28% 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 218 S 5th St, Howells, NE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 218 S 5th St, Howells, NE was $993. The county assessed it at $102,150.

More homes on S 5th St

Closest homes

More homes in Howells 68641

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 218 S 5th St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map