Move-In Ready East Campus Charmer, Loaded with 2026 Updates!
Welcome to 4040 Y St, a beautifully refreshed 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in Lincoln's desirable East Campus neighborhood, just minutes from Nebraska Wesleyan, UNL, and Bryan Medical Center. This home has been extensively updated top to bottom, so all that's left to do is move in and enjoy.
2026 Updates Include:
- Brand new carpet throughout
- New high-quality siding, paint, and gutters, with added insulation in the peaks for extra energy efficiency
- New energy-efficient windows
- Fresh paint throughout the interior
- Updated bathroom with new flooring, vanity, and sink
- New window coverings
- Updated lighting in the main living room and new exterior lighting
Additional Recent Improvements:
- New landscaping and patio (2025) — perfect for outdoor entertaining
- Newer washer and dryer (2024)
- Roof replaced in 2018
Exceptional Garage Space:
Car and hobby enthusiasts will love the oversized, insulated two-car garage complete with a wood-burning stove, ideal as a workshop, man cave, or heated storage in the winter months. A separate detached garage offers additional space for mowers, tools, and outdoor equipment.
Peace of Mind Included:
This home comes with a home warranty, giving buyers extra confidence and protection right from closing.
With major systems and cosmetic updates already done, this East Campus gem offers the character of a classic 1948 build combined with the comfort and efficiency of modern upgrades. Don't miss this rare opportunity, schedule your showing today!
Pending
$271,000
4040 Y St, Lincoln, NE 68503
3beds
1,112sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1948
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$244/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New exterior lightingBrand new carpet throughoutNew window coveringsNew energy-efficient windowsOversized insulated two-car garage
What the owner loves about this home
This is a peaceful neighborhood with great neighbors and very little street traffic. There is huge potential for outdoor living space to be developed further. Nice well established shade trees in the neighborhood as well
- 45 days |
- 148 |
- 2 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (402) 802-6113
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air
Cooling
- Central, Other
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,112 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Shingle, Stone, Wood products, Composition
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 1720124011000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Lincoln
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $244/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $209,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,696
- Date on market: 7/11/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,563/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2026 | Pending sale | $271,000$244/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $271,000+25.5%$244/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2023 | Sold | $216,000+3.3%$194/sqft |
Source:  GPRMLS #22315856 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2023 | Pending sale | $209,000$188/sqft |
Source: GPRMLS #22315856 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $209,000+132.2%$188/sqft |
Source: GPRMLS #22315856 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,100-4.3%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,150+4.5%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2020 | Listing removed | $1,100$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,100$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2018 | Listing removed | $1,100$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,100$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2016 | Sold | $90,000$81/sqft |
Source: GPRMLS #L10128044 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2016 | Listed for sale | $90,000$81/sqft |
Source: Woods Bros. Realty #10128044 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,696 +1.1% | $209,800 +8.7% |
| 2024 | $2,667 -17.5% | $193,000 |
| 2023 | $3,235 +16.7% | $193,000 +38.5% |
| 2022 | $2,772 -0.2% | $139,400 |
| 2021 | $2,778 +18.5% | $139,400 +13.6% |
| 2020 | $2,345 -5.2% | $122,700 |
| 2019 | $2,473 +29.5% | $122,700 +28.9% |
| 2018 | $1,910 +4.5% | $95,200 |
| 2017 | $1,827 +33.9% | $95,200 +35.8% |
| 2016 | $1,365 | $70,100 |
| 2015 | $1,365 +0.7% | $70,100 -11.7% |
| 2014 | $1,356 -12.2% | $79,400 |
| 2013 | $1,544 | $79,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $79,400 -8.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $86,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $86,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $86,500 +0.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $85,882 |
| 2007 | -- | $85,882 |
| 2006 | -- | $85,882 |
| 2005 | $1,499 +1.3% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,480 | -- |
| 2003 | $1,480 +0.9% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,468 +1% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,453 +7.3% | -- |
| 2000 | $1,354 | -- |
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Neighborhood: East Campus
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Hartley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10C Culler Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 1/10Lincoln Northeast High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Lincoln Pub. Schools
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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