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$83,336$62 / 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 68How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

522 S 1ST ST

RULO, NE 68431
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,348 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$83K
$57K low$110K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$83,336
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$66,669

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$83 (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.$7,129 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,860
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,269
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,965
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$7,129

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyRICHARDSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
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 With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 56 ft²Porch · 246 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

H
Falls City Senior High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.8 mi
M
Falls City Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.1 mi
E
Falls City North Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 9.4 mi

District: Falls City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 68431These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.133
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.242
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,877
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,062
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

522 S 1st 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 87% of homes in Rulo 68431
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Rulo 68431
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Rulo 68431
  • Older than 82% of homes in Rulo 68431

What homes are worth in Rulo 68431

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

This home
$46K$516K

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Rulo 68431.

How it measures up in Rulo 68431

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rulo 68431.

Estimated value$83,336
CheaperTypical $139,554Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$62
CheaperTypical $101Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area1,348 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,408 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.8 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 522 S 1st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRulo 68431Richardson County
Estimated valuepricier than$83,33613% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6217% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than1,348 ft²45% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac2% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than190018% of homes23% of homes

About 522 S 1st St

How much is 522 S 1st St, Rulo, NE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 522 S 1st St, Rulo, NE is $83,336 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $56,864 to $109,808. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 522 S 1st St, Rulo, NE last sell?

522 S 1st St, Rulo, NE last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 522 S 1st St, Rulo, NE?

522 S 1st St, Rulo, NE has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,348 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 522 S 1st St, Rulo, NE built?

522 S 1st St, Rulo, NE was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 522 S 1st St, Rulo, NE?

522 S 1st St, Rulo, NE is assigned to Falls City Senior High School (high), rated B; Falls City Middle School (middle), rated B+; Falls City North Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Falls City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 522 S 1st St, Rulo, NE compare to other homes in Rulo 68431?

Among the 187 homes in Rulo 68431, it is worth more than 13% of them ($83,336 against a typical $139,554), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($62 against a typical $101), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,348 ft² against a typical 1,408 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.8 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1900 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Richardson County, it is worth more than 28% 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 522 S 1st St, Rulo, NE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 522 S 1st St, Rulo, NE was $83. The county assessed it at $7,129.

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