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$178,790$73 / 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 70How 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

221 S 5TH ST

RULO, NE 68431
2
Beds
1
Baths
2,455 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.
0.64 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1992
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$179K
$125K low$232K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,818 (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.$241,046 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,720
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$235,326
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$72,934
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$241,046

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.0.64
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.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
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 · 560 ft²Patio · 560 ft²Porch · 30 ft²

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 · 8.6 mi
M
Falls City Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.9 mi
E
Falls City North Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 9.2 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

221 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 more than 70% of homes in Richardson County
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Rulo 68431
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Rulo 68431
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Richardson County
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Richardson County

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 62% 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$178,790
CheaperTypical $139,554Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$73
CheaperTypical $102Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area2,455 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,408 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.64 ac
SmallerTypical 0.8 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1992
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 221 S 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRulo 68431Richardson County
Estimated valuepricier than$178,79062% of homes70% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7325% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than2,455 ft²92% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.64 ac35% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than199273% of homes90% of homes

About 221 S 5th St

How much is 221 S 5th St, Rulo, NE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 221 S 5th St, Rulo, NE is $178,790 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $125,164 to $232,416. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 221 S 5th St, Rulo, NE last sell?

221 S 5th St, Rulo, NE last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 221 S 5th St, Rulo, NE?

221 S 5th St, Rulo, NE has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,455 square feet of living space and a 0.64-acre lot.

When was 221 S 5th St, Rulo, NE built?

221 S 5th St, Rulo, NE was built in 1992, making it 34 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 221 S 5th St, Rulo, NE?

221 S 5th 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 221 S 5th St, Rulo, NE compare to other homes in Rulo 68431?

Among the 187 homes in Rulo 68431, it is worth more than 62% of them ($178,790 against a typical $139,554), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($73 against a typical $102), it is bigger than 92% of them (2,455 ft² against a typical 1,408 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.64 ac against a typical 0.8 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1992 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Richardson County, it is worth more than 70% 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 221 S 5th St, Rulo, NE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 221 S 5th St, Rulo, NE was $2,818. The county assessed it at $241,046.

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