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$170,654$198 / 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 97How 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

5256 HARTLEY ST

LINCOLN, NE 68504
2
Beds
1
Baths
864 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
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

$171K
$166K low$175K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,860 (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.$161,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$42,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$119,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$161,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$161,900

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.Ranch
CountyLancaster
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.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 · 119 ft²Patio · 119 ft²Porch · 120 ft²

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

M
Dawes Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Huntington Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Northeast High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Lincoln Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 68504These 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.152
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.73
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.44

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.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
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.16,226
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,418 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,149
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$59,609
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

5256 Hartley 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 94% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in University Place
  • Older than 81% of homes in Lancaster County

What homes are worth in Lincoln 68504

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

This home
$141K$369K

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Lincoln 68504.

How it measures up in Lincoln 68504

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lincoln 68504.

Estimated value$170,654
CheaperTypical $220,847Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$198
CheaperTypical $187Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,220 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 5256 Hartley St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUniversity PlaceLincoln 68504Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$170,65415% of homes14% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19860% of homes58% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²22% of homes19% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac3% of homes13% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than195039% of homes27% of homes19% of homes

About 5256 Hartley St

How much is 5256 Hartley St, Lincoln, NE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5256 Hartley St, Lincoln, NE is $170,654 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $166,083 to $175,225. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 5256 Hartley St, Lincoln, NE?

5256 Hartley St, Lincoln, NE has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 5256 Hartley St, Lincoln, NE built?

5256 Hartley St, Lincoln, NE was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5256 Hartley St, Lincoln, NE?

5256 Hartley St, Lincoln, NE is assigned to Dawes Middle School (middle), rated D+; Huntington Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Northeast High School (high), rated F. All sit in Lincoln Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5256 Hartley St, Lincoln, NE compare to other homes in Lincoln 68504?

Among the 3,875 homes in Lincoln 68504, it is worth more than 14% of them ($170,654 against a typical $220,847), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($198 against a typical $187), it is bigger than 19% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,220 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1950 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 6% 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 5256 Hartley St, Lincoln, NE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5256 Hartley St, Lincoln, NE was $2,860. The county assessed it at $161,900.

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