A smart opportunity for first-time buyers and savvy investors alike! Build personal equity or add a prime asset to your portfolio with 2221 S 57th St. This 2+ 1 bed, 2 bath home is an affordable, rent-ready entry into the Lincoln market. The major value-add is the mostly finished basement, which includes a second bathroom, laundry, and 3rd bedroom that could easily be converted to a conforming bedroom —perfect for a homeowner to customize or an investor to finish for higher rent and forced appreciation. A private yard and an attached garage boost its appeal for both living and renting. Located in a stable neighborhood, this is a solid investment in your future. Don't miss dual-opportunity property. Contact us today to schedule a showing!
Sold for $222,000
$222,000
2221 S 57th St, Lincoln, NE 68506
2beds
738sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$229,700 Zestimate®
$301/sqft
$1,358 Estimated rent
Home value
$229,700
$211,000 - $250,000
$1,358/mo
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ben Bleicher 402-419-6309,
BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
Bought with:
Kristen Reimers, 20130479
REMAX Concepts
Source: GPRMLS,MLS#: 22520973
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12 x 9
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Basement
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 336
- Dimensions: 28 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12 x 9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Basement
- Area: 720
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 738
- Total interior livable area: 738 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 738
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 150 x 50
- Features: Up to 1/4 Acre.
Details
- Parcel number: 1733307011000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Not New and NOT a Model
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Second Addition To Normal
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lincoln
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $301/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $230,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,404
- Date on market: 7/25/2025
- Listing terms: VA Loan,FHA,Conventional,Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2025 | Sold | $222,000+1%$301/sqft |
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| 8/11/2025 | Pending sale | $219,900$298/sqft |
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| 7/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $219,900$298/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,961 +23.1% | $230,400 +32.4% |
| 2024 | $2,405 -17.5% | $174,000 |
| 2023 | $2,916 +3.6% | $174,000 +22.9% |
| 2022 | $2,816 -0.2% | $141,600 |
| 2021 | $2,822 +25% | $141,600 +19.8% |
| 2020 | $2,259 -5.2% | $118,200 |
| 2019 | $2,382 +3.9% | $118,200 +3.4% |
| 2018 | $2,293 +4.5% | $114,300 |
| 2017 | $2,194 +2.2% | $114,300 +3.6% |
| 2016 | $2,148 | $110,300 |
| 2015 | $2,148 +0.7% | $110,300 +15% |
| 2014 | $2,133 +14.4% | $95,900 |
| 2013 | $1,865 | $95,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $95,900 +4.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $91,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $91,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $91,500 -4.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $95,963 |
| 2007 | -- | $95,963 |
| 2006 | -- | $95,963 |
| 2005 | $1,649 +1.3% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,628 | -- |
| 2003 | $1,628 +14.6% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,421 +1% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,407 +7.3% | -- |
| 2000 | $1,311 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 68506
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Holmes Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Lefler Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Lincoln Southeast High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Holmes
- Middle: Lefler
- High: Lincoln Southeast
- District: Lincoln Public Schools
Source: GPRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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