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$459,420$204 / 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 93How 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 $55,000 on Feb 19, 1999

540 WALNUT ST

HALLAM, NE 68368
2
Beds
5 / 1
Baths
2,248 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.
0.54 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$459K
$428K low$491K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$55,000 · Feb 19, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,507 (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.$453,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$58,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$395,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$381,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$453,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLancaster
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.54
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.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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.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.Porch · 144 ft²Sprinklers

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
Crete High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.2 mi
M
Crete Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 10.4 mi
E
Crete Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 10.9 mi

District: Crete Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 68368These 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.47
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.37

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.688
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.18 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102,941
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,345
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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

540 Walnut 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 80% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Hallam 68368
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Hallam 68368
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Lancaster County

What homes are worth in Hallam 68368

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

This home
$171K$824K

This home is worth more than 66% of homes in Hallam 68368.

How it measures up in Hallam 68368

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hallam 68368.

Estimated value$459,420
CheaperTypical $395,681Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$204
CheaperTypical $235Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area2,248 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,688 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size0.54 ac
SmallerTypical 0.66 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 2004Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 540 Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHallam 68368Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$459,42066% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20429% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than2,248 ft²85% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.54 ac45% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than200573% of homes81% of homes

About 540 Walnut St

How much is 540 Walnut St, Hallam, NE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 Walnut St, Hallam, NE is $459,420 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $427,673 to $491,167. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 Walnut St, Hallam, NE last sell?

540 Walnut St, Hallam, NE last sold on Feb 19, 1999 for $55,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 540 Walnut St, Hallam, NE?

540 Walnut St, Hallam, NE has 2 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2,248 square feet of living space and a 0.54-acre lot.

When was 540 Walnut St, Hallam, NE built?

540 Walnut St, Hallam, NE was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 540 Walnut St, Hallam, NE?

540 Walnut St, Hallam, NE is assigned to Crete High School (high), rated D-; Crete Middle School (middle), rated A-; Crete Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Crete Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 Walnut St, Hallam, NE compare to other homes in Hallam 68368?

Among the 242 homes in Hallam 68368, it is worth more than 66% of them ($459,420 against a typical $395,681), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($204 against a typical $235), it is bigger than 85% of them (2,248 ft² against a typical 1,688 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.54 ac against a typical 0.66 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (2005 against a typical 2004). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 80% 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 540 Walnut St, Hallam, NE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Walnut St, Hallam, NE was $8,507. The county assessed it at $453,600.

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