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$239,769$226 / 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 71How 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

538 N HOWE ST

VALENTINE, NE 69201
2
Baths
1,062 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
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

$240K
$170K low$310K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$919 (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.$151,750 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,330
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$137,420
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$143,975
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$151,750

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.0.19
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.No Foundation
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.DeckElevatorShed · 100 ft²Porch · 24 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Valentine High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Valentine Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.2 mi
M
Valentine Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.8 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

538 N Howe 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Cherry County
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Cherry County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Cherry County

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
$85K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 47% of 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$239,769
CheaperTypical $248,727Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$226
CheaperTypical $188Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area1,062 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,378 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 538 N Howe St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValentine 69201Cherry County
Estimated valuepricier than$239,76947% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22669% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than1,062 ft²22% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac23% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than196046% of homes49% of homes

About 538 N Howe St

How much is 538 N Howe St, Valentine, NE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 538 N Howe St, Valentine, NE is $239,769 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $169,620 to $309,918. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 538 N Howe St, Valentine, NE last sell?

538 N Howe St, Valentine, NE last sold on Nov 25, 2009, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 538 N Howe St, Valentine, NE?

538 N Howe St, Valentine, NE has 2 bathrooms, 1,062 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 538 N Howe St, Valentine, NE built?

538 N Howe St, Valentine, NE was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 538 N Howe St, Valentine, NE?

538 N Howe St, Valentine, NE is assigned to Valentine High School (high), rated B-; Valentine Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; 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 538 N Howe St, Valentine, NE compare to other homes in Valentine 69201?

Among the 1,729 homes in Valentine 69201, it is worth more than 47% of them ($239,769 against a typical $248,727), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($226 against a typical $188), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,062 ft² against a typical 1,378 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1960 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of Cherry County, it is worth more than 47% 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 538 N Howe St, Valentine, NE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 538 N Howe St, Valentine, NE was $919. The county assessed it at $151,750.

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