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$149,204$178 / 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 32How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

281 5TH ST

MAX, NE 69037
0
Baths
840 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.
0.52 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$149K
$48K low$251K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$112 (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.$17,205 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,790
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$13,415
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$17,070
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$17,205

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDUNDY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.52
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.Floor/Wall Furnace
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.Mixed
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 ft²Porch · 230 ft²

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

E
Benkelman Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 7.8 mi
M
Dundy County Stratton High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 8.2 mi

District: Dundy County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 69037These 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.137
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

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.74%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
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.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.77
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.$64,394
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,112
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.20 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.62%

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How this home compares

281 5th 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 82% of homes in Dundy County
  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Dundy County
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Dundy County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Dundy County

What homes are worth in Dundy County

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

This home
$146K$440K

This home is worth more than 17% of homes in Dundy County.

How it measures up in Dundy County

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dundy County.

Estimated value$149,204
CheaperTypical $172,317Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$178
CheaperTypical $149Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area840 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,258 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size0.52 ac
SmallerTypical 0.4 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 281 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDundy County
Estimated valuepricier than$149,20418% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17870% of homes
Living areabigger than840 ft²16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.52 ac55% of homes
Year builtnewer than191016% of homes

About 281 5th St

How much is 281 5th St, Max, NE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 5th St, Max, NE is $149,204 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $47,709 to $250,699. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 5th St, Max, NE last sell?

281 5th St, Max, NE last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 5th St, Max, NE?

281 5th St, Max, NE has 840 square feet of living space and a 0.52-acre lot.

When was 281 5th St, Max, NE built?

281 5th St, Max, NE was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 5th St, Max, NE?

281 5th St, Max, NE is assigned to Benkelman Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Dundy County Stratton High School (middle), rated D. All sit in Dundy County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 5th St, Max, NE compare to other homes in Dundy County?

Among the 1,059 homes in Dundy County, it is worth more than 18% of them ($149,204 against a typical $172,317), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($178 against a typical $149), it is bigger than 16% of them (840 ft² against a typical 1,258 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (0.52 ac against a typical 0.4 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1910 against a typical 1940). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 281 5th St, Max, NE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 5th St, Max, NE was $112. The county assessed it at $17,205.

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