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$407,228$172 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

550 COTTONWOOD ST

BENNET, NE 68317
4
Beds
1
Baths
2,364 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.
3.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1917
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$407K
$389K low$426K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,774 (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.$353,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$201,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$152,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$325,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$353,700

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.3.16
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.Stone (Unspecified)
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.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 317 ft²

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

E
Bennet Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Palmyra Jr.-Sr. High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 6.0 mi

District: Palmyra School District or-1

Neighborhood · ZIP 68317These 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.82
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.8%
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.2,486
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.52 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,951
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$152,157
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 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

550 Cottonwood 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 72% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Bennet 68317
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Bennet 68317
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Lancaster County

What homes are worth in Bennet 68317

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

This home
$142K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 49% of homes in Bennet 68317.

How it measures up in Bennet 68317

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bennet 68317.

Estimated value$407,228
CheaperTypical $414,434Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$172
CheaperTypical $265Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area2,364 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,542 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size3.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.6 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1917
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 550 Cottonwood St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBennet 68317Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$407,22849% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17218% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than2,364 ft²85% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.16 ac71% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than19179% of homes7% of homes

About 550 Cottonwood St

How much is 550 Cottonwood St, Bennet, NE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 550 Cottonwood St, Bennet, NE is $407,228 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $388,547 to $425,909. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 550 Cottonwood St, Bennet, NE?

550 Cottonwood St, Bennet, NE has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,364 square feet of living space and a 3.16-acre lot.

When was 550 Cottonwood St, Bennet, NE built?

550 Cottonwood St, Bennet, NE was built in 1917, making it 109 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 550 Cottonwood St, Bennet, NE?

550 Cottonwood St, Bennet, NE is assigned to Bennet Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Palmyra Jr.-Sr. High School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Palmyra School District or-1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 550 Cottonwood St, Bennet, NE compare to other homes in Bennet 68317?

Among the 831 homes in Bennet 68317, it is worth more than 49% of them ($407,228 against a typical $414,434), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($172 against a typical $265), it is bigger than 85% of them (2,364 ft² against a typical 1,542 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (3.16 ac against a typical 0.6 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1917 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 72% 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 550 Cottonwood St, Bennet, NE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 550 Cottonwood St, Bennet, NE was $5,774. The county assessed it at $353,700.

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