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$188,597$120 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $160,000 on Oct 31, 2023

280 BIRCH ST

BENNET, NE 68317
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,578 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.
0.35 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$189K
$173K low$204K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$160,000 · Oct 31, 2023
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$63,697
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$50,958
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.66%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$124,900
FIRST NEBRASKA BANK · recorded Oct 31, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,488 (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.$152,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$91,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$61,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$132,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$152,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLancaster
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
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.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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, Detached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 80 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Bennet Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Palmyra Jr.-Sr. High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 6.2 mi

District: Palmyra School District or-1

Neighborhood · ZIP 68317These 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.82
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,486
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.52 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,951
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$152,157
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

280 Birch 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 94% of homes in Bennet 68317
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Bennet 68317
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Lancaster County

What homes are worth in Bennet 68317

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

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$137K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Bennet 68317.

How it measures up in Bennet 68317

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bennet 68317.

Estimated value$188,597
CheaperTypical $411,880Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$120
CheaperTypical $265Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area1,578 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,533 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.53 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 280 Birch St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBennet 68317Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$188,5976% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1203% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than1,578 ft²53% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac41% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than194020% of homes16% of homes

About 280 Birch St

How much is 280 Birch St, Bennet, NE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 280 Birch St, Bennet, NE is $188,597 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $173,178 to $204,016. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 280 Birch St, Bennet, NE last sell?

280 Birch St, Bennet, NE last sold on Oct 31, 2023 for $160,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 280 Birch St, Bennet, NE?

280 Birch St, Bennet, NE has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,578 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 280 Birch St, Bennet, NE built?

280 Birch St, Bennet, NE was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 280 Birch St, Bennet, NE?

280 Birch St, Bennet, NE is assigned to Bennet Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Palmyra Jr.-Sr. High School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Palmyra School District or-1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 280 Birch St, Bennet, NE compare to other homes in Bennet 68317?

Among the 832 homes in Bennet 68317, it is worth more than 6% of them ($188,597 against a typical $411,880), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($120 against a typical $265), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,578 ft² against a typical 1,533 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.53 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1940 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 9% 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 280 Birch St, Bennet, NE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 280 Birch St, Bennet, NE was $2,488. The county assessed it at $152,400.

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