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$253,893$229 / 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 94How 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

5848 N 21ST ST

LINCOLN, NE 68521
1
Beds
2
Baths
1,109 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$254K
$238K low$270K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,098 (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.$232,000 (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.$173,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$195,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$232,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyLancaster
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
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, 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 · 90 ft²

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
North Star High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Kooser Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
M
Dawes Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 mi

District: Lincoln Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 68521These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.42

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.24%
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.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.36,313
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,797 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,444
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,589
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.29 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

5848 N 21st 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 68% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Newer than 78% of homes in Lancaster County

What homes are worth in Lincoln 68521

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

This home
$142K$547K

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in Lincoln 68521.

How it measures up in Lincoln 68521

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lincoln 68521.

Estimated value$253,893
CheaperTypical $285,878Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$229
CheaperTypical $213Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area1,109 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,330 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 5848 N 21st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLincoln 68521Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$253,89335% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22960% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than1,109 ft²29% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac26% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than200373% of homes78% of homes

About 5848 N 21st St

How much is 5848 N 21st St, Lincoln, NE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5848 N 21st St, Lincoln, NE is $253,893 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $237,559 to $270,227. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 5848 N 21st St, Lincoln, NE?

5848 N 21st St, Lincoln, NE has 1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,109 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 5848 N 21st St, Lincoln, NE built?

5848 N 21st St, Lincoln, NE was built in 2003, making it 23 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5848 N 21st St, Lincoln, NE?

5848 N 21st St, Lincoln, NE is assigned to North Star High School (high), rated C; Kooser Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Dawes Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Lincoln Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5848 N 21st St, Lincoln, NE compare to other homes in Lincoln 68521?

Among the 10,865 homes in Lincoln 68521, it is worth more than 35% of them ($253,893 against a typical $285,878), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($229 against a typical $213), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,109 ft² against a typical 1,330 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (2003 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 32% 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 5848 N 21st St, Lincoln, NE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5848 N 21st St, Lincoln, NE was $4,098. The county assessed it at $232,000.

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