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$38,660$28 / 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 77How 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 $36,000 on Jan 9, 2020

703 MERRIAM ST

ELBA, NE 68835
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,360 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$39K
$30K low$48K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$36,000 · Jan 9, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$738 (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.$61,792 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,125
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$57,667
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$61,792
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$61,792

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHOWARD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.36
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.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
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.Mixed
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 160 ft²Porch · 40 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

M
Elba Secondary SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Elba Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.2 mi

District: Elba Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 68835These 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.139
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.8%
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.593
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,830
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,756
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.26 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

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How this home compares

703 Merriam 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Howard County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Howard County
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Elba 68835
  • Older than 84% of homes in Howard County

What homes are worth in Elba 68835

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

This home
$41K$571K

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Elba 68835.

How it measures up in Elba 68835

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Elba 68835.

Estimated value$38,660
CheaperTypical $121,383Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$28
CheaperTypical $97Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,360 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,364 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.85 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 703 Merriam St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElba 68835Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$38,6602% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,360 ft²50% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac20% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than190519% of homes16% of homes

About 703 Merriam St

How much is 703 Merriam St, Elba, NE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 703 Merriam St, Elba, NE is $38,660 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $29,781 to $47,539. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 703 Merriam St, Elba, NE last sell?

703 Merriam St, Elba, NE last sold on Jan 9, 2020 for $36,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 703 Merriam St, Elba, NE?

703 Merriam St, Elba, NE has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,360 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 703 Merriam St, Elba, NE built?

703 Merriam St, Elba, NE was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 703 Merriam St, Elba, NE?

703 Merriam St, Elba, NE is assigned to Elba Secondary School (middle), rated C+; Elba Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Elba Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 703 Merriam St, Elba, NE compare to other homes in Elba 68835?

Among the 250 homes in Elba 68835, it is worth more than 2% of them ($38,660 against a typical $121,383), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($28 against a typical $97), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,360 ft² against a typical 1,364 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.85 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1905 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than almost no 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 703 Merriam St, Elba, NE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 703 Merriam St, Elba, NE was $738. The county assessed it at $61,792.

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