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$95,824$78 / 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 88How 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 $86,000 on Oct 2, 2013

280 ILLINOIS ST

STERLING, NE 68443
2
Beds
2.8
Baths
1,221 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1918
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$96K
$84K low$107K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$86,000 · Oct 2, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,713 (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.$147,938 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,454
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$137,484
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$153,607
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$147,938

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyJOHNSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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
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.DeckPatio · 252 ft²Porch · 158 ft²

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

M
Sterling High SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.1 mi
E
Sterling Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.1 mi

District: Sterling Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 68443These 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.799
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,106
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,647
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%

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How this home compares

280 Illinois 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 86% of homes in Sterling 68443
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Sterling 68443
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Sterling 68443
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Sterling 68443

What homes are worth in Sterling 68443

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

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$61K$521K

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Sterling 68443.

How it measures up in Sterling 68443

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sterling 68443.

Estimated value$95,824
CheaperTypical $192,729Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$78
CheaperTypical $128Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area1,221 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,534 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.84 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1918
OlderTypical 1932Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 280 Illinois St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSterling 68443Johnson County
Estimated valuepricier than$95,82414% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7818% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than1,221 ft²26% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac3% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than191838% of homes37% of homes

About 280 Illinois St

How much is 280 Illinois St, Sterling, NE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 280 Illinois St, Sterling, NE is $95,824 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $84,293 to $107,355. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 280 Illinois St, Sterling, NE last sell?

280 Illinois St, Sterling, NE last sold on Oct 2, 2013 for $86,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 280 Illinois St, Sterling, NE?

280 Illinois St, Sterling, NE has 2 bedrooms, 2.8 bathrooms, 1,221 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 280 Illinois St, Sterling, NE built?

280 Illinois St, Sterling, NE was built in 1918, making it 108 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 280 Illinois St, Sterling, NE?

280 Illinois St, Sterling, NE is assigned to Sterling High School (middle), rated D+; Sterling Elementary School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in Sterling Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 280 Illinois St, Sterling, NE compare to other homes in Sterling 68443?

Among the 478 homes in Sterling 68443, it is worth more than 14% of them ($95,824 against a typical $192,729), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($78 against a typical $128), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,221 ft² against a typical 1,534 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.84 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1918 against a typical 1932). Measured against all of Johnson County, it is worth more than 32% 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 Illinois St, Sterling, NE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 280 Illinois St, Sterling, NE was $1,713. The county assessed it at $147,938.

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