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$53,316$65 / 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 79How 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
Last sold for $16,000 on Mar 12, 2004

251 N MERTEN ST

AINSWORTH, NE 69210
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
814 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$53K
$42K low$64K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$16,000 · Mar 12, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$577 (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.$49,745 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,350
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$42,395
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$47,810
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$49,745

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

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
CountyBROWN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.Shed · 120 ft²Porch · 280 ft²

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

M
Ainsworth Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Ainsworth Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.2 mi
H
Ainsworth High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi

District: Ainsworth Community Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 69210These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,234
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,258
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62,446
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.23 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

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How this home compares

251 N Merten 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 87% of homes in Ainsworth 69210
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Ainsworth 69210
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Ainsworth 69210
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Brown County

What homes are worth in Ainsworth 69210

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

This home
$31K$398K

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Ainsworth 69210.

How it measures up in Ainsworth 69210

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ainsworth 69210.

Estimated value$53,316
CheaperTypical $132,183Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$65
CheaperTypical $105Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area814 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,290 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 251 N Merten St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAinsworth 69210Brown County
Estimated valuepricier than$53,31613% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6523% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than814 ft²9% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac9% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than194041% of homes42% of homes

About 251 N Merten St

How much is 251 N Merten St, Ainsworth, NE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 251 N Merten St, Ainsworth, NE is $53,316 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $42,289 to $64,343. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 251 N Merten St, Ainsworth, NE last sell?

251 N Merten St, Ainsworth, NE last sold on Mar 12, 2004 for $16,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 251 N Merten St, Ainsworth, NE?

251 N Merten St, Ainsworth, NE has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 814 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 251 N Merten St, Ainsworth, NE built?

251 N Merten St, Ainsworth, NE was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 251 N Merten St, Ainsworth, NE?

251 N Merten St, Ainsworth, NE is assigned to Ainsworth Middle School (middle), rated A-; Ainsworth Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Ainsworth High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Ainsworth Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 251 N Merten St, Ainsworth, NE compare to other homes in Ainsworth 69210?

Among the 1,299 homes in Ainsworth 69210, it is worth more than 13% of them ($53,316 against a typical $132,183), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($65 against a typical $105), it is bigger than 9% of them (814 ft² against a typical 1,290 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1940 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Brown County, it is worth more than 14% 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 251 N Merten St, Ainsworth, NE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 251 N Merten St, Ainsworth, NE was $577. The county assessed it at $49,745.

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