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$253,551$184 / 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 98How 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 $232,000 on Aug 16, 2024

642 W JOEL ST

LINCOLN, NE 68521
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,378 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$254K
$247K low$260K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$232,000 · Aug 16, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,959 (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.$230,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$55,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$175,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$206,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$230,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Highway
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 196 ft²Patio · 196 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
Fredstrom Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Schoo Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
North Star High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 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

642 W Joel 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 90% of homes in Highlands
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Highlands
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Highlands
  • Older than 90% of homes in Highlands

What homes are worth in Lincoln 68521

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

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$139K$593K

This home is worth more than 31% 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$253,551
CheaperTypical $290,707Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$184
CheaperTypical $225Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Living area1,378 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,316 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 642 W Joel St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighlandsLincoln 68521Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$253,55110% of homes31% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18425% of homes28% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than1,378 ft²46% of homes55% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac82% of homes78% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than197810% of homes22% of homes49% of homes

About 642 W Joel St

How much is 642 W Joel St, Lincoln, NE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 642 W Joel St, Lincoln, NE is $253,551 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $247,264 to $259,838. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 642 W Joel St, Lincoln, NE last sell?

642 W Joel St, Lincoln, NE last sold on Aug 16, 2024 for $232,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 642 W Joel St, Lincoln, NE?

642 W Joel St, Lincoln, NE has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,378 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 642 W Joel St, Lincoln, NE built?

642 W Joel St, Lincoln, NE was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a split foyer home.

What schools serve 642 W Joel St, Lincoln, NE?

642 W Joel St, Lincoln, NE is assigned to Fredstrom Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Schoo Middle School (middle), rated C-; North Star High School (high), rated F. All sit in Lincoln Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 642 W Joel St, Lincoln, NE compare to other homes in Lincoln 68521?

Among the 10,855 homes in Lincoln 68521, it is worth more than 31% of them ($253,551 against a typical $290,707), its price per square foot is higher than 28% of them ($184 against a typical $225), it is bigger than 55% of them (1,378 ft² against a typical 1,316 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1978 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 31% 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 642 W Joel St, Lincoln, NE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 642 W Joel St, Lincoln, NE was $2,959. The county assessed it at $230,300.

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