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$68,668$83 / 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 86How 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
Last sold for $28,466 on Aug 3, 2009

523 N RAY ST

VALENTINE, NE 69201
2
Beds
1
Baths
832 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$69K
$59K low$78K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$28,466 · Aug 3, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$496 (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.$81,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$70,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$76,815
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$81,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCHERRY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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.Gravity
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 · 36 ft²ElevatorShed · 96 ft²Porch · 15 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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.

E
Valentine Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.2 mi
H
Valentine High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Valentine Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.5 mi

District: Valentine Community Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 69201These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,705
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,504
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,710
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.21 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

523 N Ray 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Valentine 69201
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Valentine 69201
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Valentine 69201
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Cherry County
  • Older than 82% of homes in Valentine 69201

What homes are worth in Valentine 69201

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

This home
$82K$1M

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Valentine 69201.

How it measures up in Valentine 69201

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Valentine 69201.

Estimated value$68,668
CheaperTypical $247,379Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$83
CheaperTypical $189Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area832 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,372 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 523 N Ray St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValentine 69201Cherry County
Estimated valuepricier than$68,668almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$834% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than832 ft²9% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac4% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than192018% of homes22% of homes

About 523 N Ray St

How much is 523 N Ray St, Valentine, NE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 523 N Ray St, Valentine, NE is $68,668 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $58,906 to $78,430. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 523 N Ray St, Valentine, NE last sell?

523 N Ray St, Valentine, NE last sold on Aug 3, 2009 for $28,466, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 523 N Ray St, Valentine, NE?

523 N Ray St, Valentine, NE has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 832 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 523 N Ray St, Valentine, NE built?

523 N Ray St, Valentine, NE was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 523 N Ray St, Valentine, NE?

523 N Ray St, Valentine, NE is assigned to Valentine Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Valentine High School (high), rated B-; Valentine Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Valentine Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 523 N Ray St, Valentine, NE compare to other homes in Valentine 69201?

Among the 1,729 homes in Valentine 69201, it is worth more than almost none of them ($68,668 against a typical $247,379), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($83 against a typical $189), it is bigger than 9% of them (832 ft² against a typical 1,372 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1920 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Cherry County, it is worth more than almost no 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 523 N Ray St, Valentine, NE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 523 N Ray St, Valentine, NE was $496. The county assessed it at $81,900.

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