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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

5518 S 38TH ST

LINCOLN, NE 68516
4
Beds
5 / 1
Baths
2,056 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1976
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,304 (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.$356,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$45,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$311,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$356,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$356,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Foyer
CountyLancaster
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
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.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.Yes
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, Built-in
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 120 ft²Patio · 264 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.

E
Rousseau Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi
M
Irving Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi
H
Southwest High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Lincoln Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 68516These 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.46
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.9%
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.49,874
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,637 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102,316
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,761
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

5518 S 38th 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.

  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Lincoln 68516
  • Older than 86% of homes in Lincoln 68516

How it measures up in Lincoln 68516

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lincoln 68516.

Living area2,056 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,722 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 5518 S 38th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLincoln 68516Lancaster County
Living areabigger than2,056 ft²66% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac35% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than197614% of homes46% of homes

About 5518 S 38th St

How big is 5518 S 38th St, Lincoln, NE?

5518 S 38th St, Lincoln, NE has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2,056 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 5518 S 38th St, Lincoln, NE built?

5518 S 38th St, Lincoln, NE was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. It is a split foyer home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5518 S 38th St, Lincoln, NE?

5518 S 38th St, Lincoln, NE is assigned to Rousseau Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Irving Middle School (middle), rated C; Southwest High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Lincoln Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5518 S 38th St, Lincoln, NE compare to other homes in Lincoln 68516?

Among the 16,394 homes in Lincoln 68516, it is bigger than 66% of them (2,056 ft² against a typical 1,722 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1976 against a typical 1995). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5518 S 38th St, Lincoln, NE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5518 S 38th St, Lincoln, NE was $6,304. The county assessed it at $356,900.

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