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TownhouseResidential
$315,725$239 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $121,000 on Nov 3, 1998

5217 LOCUST ST

LINCOLN, NE 68516
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,320 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2017
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$316K
$283K low$349K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$121,000 · Nov 3, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,282 (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.$299,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$57,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$241,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$268,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$299,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyLancaster
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.Garage, Attached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 200 ft²Patio · 200 ft²Sprinklers

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

E
Zeman Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Pound Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Southeast High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Lincoln Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 68516These 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.46
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.9%
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.49,874
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,637 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102,316
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,761
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.30 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

5217 Locust 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 more than 89% of homes in College View
  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in College View
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Lincoln 68516
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in College View
  • Among the newest homes in College View

What homes are worth in Lincoln 68516

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

This home
$224K$848K

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in Lincoln 68516.

How it measures up in Lincoln 68516

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lincoln 68516.

Estimated value$315,725
CheaperTypical $402,127Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$239
CheaperTypical $227Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area1,320 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,736 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built2017
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 5217 Locust St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCollege ViewLincoln 68516Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$315,72589% of homes24% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23970% of homes57% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,320 ft²55% of homes20% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac7% of homes12% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than2017almost all homes91% of homes93% of homes

About 5217 Locust St

How much is 5217 Locust St, Lincoln, NE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5217 Locust St, Lincoln, NE is $315,725 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $282,534 to $348,916. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5217 Locust St, Lincoln, NE last sell?

5217 Locust St, Lincoln, NE last sold on Nov 3, 1998 for $121,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5217 Locust St, Lincoln, NE?

5217 Locust St, Lincoln, NE has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,320 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 5217 Locust St, Lincoln, NE built?

5217 Locust St, Lincoln, NE was built in 2017, making it 9 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5217 Locust St, Lincoln, NE?

5217 Locust St, Lincoln, NE is assigned to Zeman Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Pound Middle School (middle), rated A-; Southeast High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Lincoln Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5217 Locust St, Lincoln, NE compare to other homes in Lincoln 68516?

Among the 16,414 homes in Lincoln 68516, it is worth more than 24% of them ($315,725 against a typical $402,127), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($239 against a typical $227), it is bigger than 20% of them (1,320 ft² against a typical 1,736 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (2017 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 54% 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 5217 Locust St, Lincoln, NE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5217 Locust St, Lincoln, NE was $5,282. The county assessed it at $299,000.

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