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$178,400$215 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $85,000 on Oct 28, 2016

42 E SANDY RIDGE RD

COLUMBUS, NE 68601
2
Beds
1
Baths
828 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.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$178K
$158K low$199K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$85,000 · Oct 28, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,854 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$125,340 (2024)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$125,340
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$125,340
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$125,340

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.Single Story
CountyPolk
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2015
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.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
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.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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.Deck · 160 ft²Patio · 858 ft²Porch · 174 ft²

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

E
Osceola Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 13.4 mi
H
Osceola High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 13.5 mi
M
Osceola Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 13.5 mi

District: Osceola Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 68601These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
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.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,888
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.107 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,532
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,181
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.29 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

42 E Sandy Ridge 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 81% of homes in Columbus 68601
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Polk County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Polk County
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Polk County

What homes are worth in Columbus 68601

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

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$109K$671K

This home is worth more than 19% of homes in Columbus 68601.

How it measures up in Columbus 68601

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Columbus 68601.

Estimated value$178,400
CheaperTypical $256,117Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$215
CheaperTypical $193Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area828 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,372 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 70% of homes nearby

How 42 E Sandy Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeColumbus 68601Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$178,40019% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21566% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than828 ft²9% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than198670% of homes81% of homes

About 42 E Sandy Ridge Rd

How much is 42 E Sandy Ridge Rd, Columbus, NE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 E Sandy Ridge Rd, Columbus, NE is $178,400 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $158,079 to $198,721. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 E Sandy Ridge Rd, Columbus, NE last sell?

42 E Sandy Ridge Rd, Columbus, NE last sold on Oct 28, 2016 for $85,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 E Sandy Ridge Rd, Columbus, NE?

42 E Sandy Ridge Rd, Columbus, NE has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 828 square feet of living space.

When was 42 E Sandy Ridge Rd, Columbus, NE built?

42 E Sandy Ridge Rd, Columbus, NE was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. It is a single story home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 42 E Sandy Ridge Rd, Columbus, NE?

42 E Sandy Ridge Rd, Columbus, NE is assigned to Osceola Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Osceola High School (high), rated B; Osceola Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Osceola Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 E Sandy Ridge Rd, Columbus, NE compare to other homes in Columbus 68601?

Among the 11,175 homes in Columbus 68601, it is worth more than 19% of them ($178,400 against a typical $256,117), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($215 against a typical $193), it is bigger than 9% of them (828 ft² against a typical 1,372 ft²) and it is newer than 70% of them (1986 against a typical 1972). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 42 E Sandy Ridge Rd, Columbus, NE?

The 2024 property tax bill for 42 E Sandy Ridge Rd, Columbus, NE was $1,854. The county assessed it at $125,340.

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