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$102,857$306 / 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 66How 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

253 E RIVER RD

LEXINGTON, NE 68850
1
Beds
1
Baths
336 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$103K
$68K low$137K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13 (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.$1,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,070
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,100

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.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Foyer
CountyDAWSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
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.Floor/Wall Furnace
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

M
Junior-Senior High at SumnerC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 7.4 mi
E
Elementary School at SumnerC-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 7.4 mi

District: Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 68850These 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.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

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.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,779
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.48 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,933
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,329
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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

253 E River Rd 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 89% of homes in Lexington 68850
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Lexington 68850
  • Among the smallest homes in Lexington 68850
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Lexington 68850
  • Older than 78% of homes in Lexington 68850

What homes are worth in Lexington 68850

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

This home
$75K$561K

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in Lexington 68850.

How it measures up in Lexington 68850

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lexington 68850.

Estimated value$102,857
CheaperTypical $186,799Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$306
CheaperTypical $135Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area336 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,280 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 253 E River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLexington 68850Dawson County
Estimated valuepricier than$102,85711% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30698% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than336 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac11% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than192022% of homes26% of homes

About 253 E River Rd

How much is 253 E River Rd, Lexington, NE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 E River Rd, Lexington, NE is $102,857 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $68,318 to $137,396. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 E River Rd, Lexington, NE last sell?

253 E River Rd, Lexington, NE last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 E River Rd, Lexington, NE?

253 E River Rd, Lexington, NE has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 336 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 253 E River Rd, Lexington, NE built?

253 E River Rd, Lexington, NE was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a split foyer home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 253 E River Rd, Lexington, NE?

253 E River Rd, Lexington, NE is assigned to Junior-Senior High at Sumner (middle), rated C-; Elementary School at Sumner (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 E River Rd, Lexington, NE compare to other homes in Lexington 68850?

Among the 3,807 homes in Lexington 68850, it is worth more than 11% of them ($102,857 against a typical $186,799), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($306 against a typical $135), it is bigger than almost none of them (336 ft² against a typical 1,280 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1920 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Dawson County, it is worth more than 16% 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 253 E River Rd, Lexington, NE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 E River Rd, Lexington, NE was $13. The county assessed it at $1,100.

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