Welcome to 5218 Bancroft Ave. Walk in the front door of this home to find a spacious main floor that is filled with plenty of natural light. You will love the updated kitchen. One bedroom on the main floor and an updated full bathroom. Two beds upstairs. Roof and gutters were replaced in 2025 as well as the AC in 2021. Windows also are newer. A great work-out room in the basement and tons of room to add additional living space. Wait till you see the back yard. There's a large deck where you can sit and entertain as well as a firepit in the yard. A detached 1.5 stall garage for your vehicle and projects. You will love the location near to Union College and close to restaurants, shopping and more. Call today to schedule your private showing.
Sold for $242,500
$242,500
5218 Bancroft Ave, Lincoln, NE 68506
3beds
1,242sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$232,400 Zestimate®
$195/sqft
$1,554 Estimated rent
Home value
$232,400
$221,000 - $244,000
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Updated kitchenFirepit in the yard
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Listed by:
Andrew McNeely 402-540-1689,
BancWise Realty,
Joshua Sand 402-617-2177,
BancWise Realty
Bought with:
Carl Brown, 900790
Nebraska Realty
Source: GPRMLS,MLS#: 22615349
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Basement
- Area: 768
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,242
- Total interior livable area: 1,242 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,092
- Finished area below ground: 150
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 142
- Features: Up to 1/4 Acre.
Details
- Parcel number: 1605403003000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Not New and NOT a Model
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: College View - Low
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lincoln
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $195/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $193,100
- Annual tax amount: $3,384
- Date on market: 6/2/2026
- Listing terms: VA Loan,FHA,Conventional,Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2026 | Sold | $242,500+5.5%$195/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Pending sale | $229,900$185/sqft |
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| 6/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,900+17.9%$185/sqft |
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| 8/26/2021 | Sold | $195,000+10.5%$157/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/1/2020 | Sold | $176,500+0.9%$142/sqft |
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| 6/15/2020 | Pending sale | $175,000$141/sqft |
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| 6/13/2020 | Listed for sale | $175,000+173.4%$141/sqft |
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| 2/9/2017 | Sold | $64,000$52/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,481 +3.9% | $193,100 +11.7% |
| 2024 | $2,388 -17.5% | $172,800 |
| 2023 | $2,896 -6.1% | $172,800 +11.4% |
| 2022 | $3,084 -0.2% | $155,100 |
| 2021 | $3,091 +69.6% | $155,100 +62.6% |
| 2020 | $1,823 -5.2% | $95,400 |
| 2019 | $1,922 +7.4% | $95,400 +7% |
| 2018 | $1,789 +4.5% | $89,200 |
| 2017 | $1,712 -1.3% | $89,200 +0.1% |
| 2016 | $1,735 | $89,100 |
| 2015 | $1,735 +0.7% | $89,100 +0.9% |
| 2014 | $1,723 +0.3% | $88,300 |
| 2013 | $1,717 | $88,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $88,300 +5.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $83,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $83,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $83,400 +11.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $75,056 |
| 2007 | -- | $75,056 |
| 2006 | -- | $75,056 |
| 2005 | $1,688 +1.3% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,666 | -- |
| 2003 | $1,666 +17.1% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,423 +1% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,409 +7.3% | -- |
| 2000 | $1,313 | -- |
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Neighborhood: College View
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Calvert Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Pound Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Lincoln Southeast High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Calvert
- Middle: Pound
- 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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