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$176,989$80 / 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 89How 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

280 WASHINGTON ST

STERLING, NE 68443
5
Beds
2.8
Baths
2,210 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.
0.45 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1908
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

$177K
$157K low$197K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,881 (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.$162,403 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,363
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$131,040
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$145,757
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$162,403

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.0.45
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, Detached
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 · 96 ft²Patio · 120 ft²Porch · 351 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 SchoolA-
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 Washington 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Sterling 68443
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Sterling 68443
  • Older than 80% of homes in Johnson County

What homes are worth in Sterling 68443

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

This home
$56K$479K

This home is worth more than 40% 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$176,989
CheaperTypical $207,750Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$80
CheaperTypical $135Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area2,210 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,534 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size0.45 ac
SmallerTypical 0.84 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1908
OlderTypical 1932Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 280 Washington St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSterling 68443Johnson County
Estimated valuepricier than$176,98940% of homes56% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8015% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than2,210 ft²90% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.45 ac36% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than190824% of homes20% of homes

About 280 Washington St

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

The TopHap Estimate for 280 Washington St, Sterling, NE is $176,989 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $156,819 to $197,159. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

280 Washington St, Sterling, NE last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 280 Washington St, Sterling, NE?

280 Washington St, Sterling, NE has 5 bedrooms, 2.8 bathrooms, 2,210 square feet of living space and a 0.45-acre lot.

When was 280 Washington St, Sterling, NE built?

280 Washington St, Sterling, NE was built in 1908, making it 118 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 280 Washington St, Sterling, NE?

280 Washington St, Sterling, NE is assigned to Sterling High School (middle), rated A-; 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 Washington St, Sterling, NE compare to other homes in Sterling 68443?

Among the 478 homes in Sterling 68443, it is worth more than 40% of them ($176,989 against a typical $207,750), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($80 against a typical $135), it is bigger than 90% of them (2,210 ft² against a typical 1,534 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.45 ac against a typical 0.84 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1908 against a typical 1932). Measured against all of Johnson County, it is worth more than 56% 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 Washington St, Sterling, NE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 280 Washington St, Sterling, NE was $1,881. The county assessed it at $162,403.

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