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$402,781$110 / 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 50How 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

981 SOUTH ST

VALPARAISO, NE 68065
1
Baths
3,660 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.
4.92 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$403K
$202K low$603K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,703 (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.$586,836 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$51,520
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$535,316
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$570,974
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$586,836

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySAUNDERS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.92
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.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, Attached
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.DeckPatio · 25 ft²Porch · 888 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.

E
Wahoo Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 10.2 mi
H
Wahoo High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.4 mi
M
Wahoo Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 10.4 mi

District: Wahoo Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 68065These 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.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
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.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.5%
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.1,781
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,061
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$116,953
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.61%

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How this home compares

981 South 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 77% of homes in Valparaiso 68065
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Saunders County
  • Among the largest homes in Valparaiso 68065
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Saunders County
  • Older than 74% of homes in Valparaiso 68065

What homes are worth in Valparaiso 68065

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

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$105K$792K

This home is worth more than 77% of homes in Valparaiso 68065.

How it measures up in Valparaiso 68065

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Valparaiso 68065.

Estimated value$402,781
CheaperTypical $309,259Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$110
CheaperTypical $198Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area3,660 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size4.92 ac
SmallerTypical 2.08 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 981 South St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValparaiso 68065Saunders County
Estimated valuepricier than$402,78177% of homes61% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1107% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than3,660 ft²almost all homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.92 ac61% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than192526% of homes26% of homes

About 981 South St

How much is 981 South St, Valparaiso, NE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 981 South St, Valparaiso, NE is $402,781 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $202,206 to $603,356. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 981 South St, Valparaiso, NE last sell?

981 South St, Valparaiso, NE last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 981 South St, Valparaiso, NE?

981 South St, Valparaiso, NE has 1 bathrooms, 3,660 square feet of living space and a 4.92-acre lot.

When was 981 South St, Valparaiso, NE built?

981 South St, Valparaiso, NE was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 981 South St, Valparaiso, NE?

981 South St, Valparaiso, NE is assigned to Wahoo Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Wahoo High School (high), rated A; Wahoo Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Wahoo Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 981 South St, Valparaiso, NE compare to other homes in Valparaiso 68065?

Among the 650 homes in Valparaiso 68065, it is worth more than 77% of them ($402,781 against a typical $309,259), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($110 against a typical $198), it is bigger than almost all of them (3,660 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (4.92 ac against a typical 2.08 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1925 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Saunders County, it is worth more than 61% 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 981 South St, Valparaiso, NE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 981 South St, Valparaiso, NE was $5,703. The county assessed it at $586,836.

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