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$402,531$181 / 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 90How 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

525 W 3RD ST

CORTLAND, NE 68331
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,227 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.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1982
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$403K
$362K low$443K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,888 (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.$437,760 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$412,760
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$314,270
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$437,760

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyGage
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
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.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.Shed · 108 ft²Porch · 80 ft²

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

M
Norris Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.7 mi
H
Norris High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.8 mi
E
Norris Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 5.8 mi

District: Norris School District 160

Neighborhood · ZIP 68331These 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.28
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 100.43

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.835
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,293
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105,219
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.31 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

525 W 3rd 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 90% of homes in Gage County
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Gage County
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Gage County
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Cortland 68331
  • Newer than 77% of homes in Gage County

What homes are worth in Cortland 68331

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

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$132K$760K

This home is worth more than 66% of homes in Cortland 68331.

How it measures up in Cortland 68331

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cortland 68331.

Estimated value$402,531
CheaperTypical $319,552Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$181
CheaperTypical $204Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Living area2,227 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,624 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.54 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1982
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 61% of homes nearby

How 525 W 3rd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCortland 68331Gage County
Estimated valuepricier than$402,53166% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18137% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than2,227 ft²87% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac34% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than198261% of homes77% of homes

About 525 W 3rd St

How much is 525 W 3rd St, Cortland, NE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 525 W 3rd St, Cortland, NE is $402,531 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $361,595 to $443,467. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 525 W 3rd St, Cortland, NE?

525 W 3rd St, Cortland, NE has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,227 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 525 W 3rd St, Cortland, NE built?

525 W 3rd St, Cortland, NE was built in 1982, making it 44 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 525 W 3rd St, Cortland, NE?

525 W 3rd St, Cortland, NE is assigned to Norris Middle School (middle), rated A; Norris High School (high), rated A+; Norris Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Norris School District 160. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 525 W 3rd St, Cortland, NE compare to other homes in Cortland 68331?

Among the 418 homes in Cortland 68331, it is worth more than 66% of them ($402,531 against a typical $319,552), its price per square foot is higher than 37% of them ($181 against a typical $204), it is bigger than 87% of them (2,227 ft² against a typical 1,624 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.54 ac) and it is newer than 61% of them (1982 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Gage County, it is worth more than 90% 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 525 W 3rd St, Cortland, NE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 525 W 3rd St, Cortland, NE was $4,888. The county assessed it at $437,760.

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