Charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home located in the heart of Lincoln! You'll love the character throughout the main level, featuring beautiful wood floors that flow through the living room, kitchen & two bedrooms. Upstairs offers a private retreat with a spacious primary suite, complete with built-in storage & a bathroom. The clean, functional basement provides excellent flexibility with a large laundry area, ample storage, and two additional rooms perfect for a home office, workout space, or guest area. Step outside to enjoy a fenced backyard, generous corner lot size & a detached one-stall garage. Major updates have already been taken care of on the home including a newer roof, siding & windows - giving you peace of mind for years to come. Location is great too as it is conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining, as well as the Lincoln Children's Zoo. This home offers the perfect blend of comfort, updates and location.
Sold for $220,000
$220,000
540 S 40th St, Lincoln, NE 68510
3beds
1,055sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$222,900 Zestimate®
$209/sqft
$2,106 Estimated rent
Home value
$222,900
$203,000 - $245,000
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Fenced backyardClean functional basementBuilt-in storagePrivate retreatDetached one-stall garageLarge laundry areaGenerous corner lot size
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Listed by:
Carol Morrow 402-416-7161,
NP Dodge RE Sales Inc Lincoln
Bought with:
Steve Taylor, 0960301
NP Dodge RE Sales Inc Lincoln
Source: GPRMLS,MLS#: 22609543
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 377
- Dimensions: 29 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 9 x 8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 20 x 12
Basement
- Area: 720
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
- Basement: Other Window,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,055
- Total interior livable area: 1,055 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,055
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Fencing: Wood,Privacy
Lot
- Size: 6,969 sqft
- Dimensions: 60 x 121
- Features: Up to 1/4 Acre., City Lot, Corner Lot, Curb Cut, Curb and Gutter, Level, Paved
Details
- Parcel number: 1729123007000 01
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Not New and NOT a Model
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available, Sewer Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Lincoln
- Subdivision: Witherbee Gardens
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Private Financing Available,Conventional,Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/27/2026 | Sold | $220,000+0%$209/sqft |
Source:  GPRMLS #22609543 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2026 | Pending sale | $219,950$208/sqft |
Source: GPRMLS #22609543 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $219,950+41.9%$208/sqft |
Source: GPRMLS #22609543 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2021 | Sold | $155,000-3.1%$147/sqft |
Source: GPRMLS #22101412 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2021 | Pending sale | $160,000$152/sqft |
Source: GPRMLS #22101412 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2021 | Listed for sale | $160,000$152/sqft |
Source: GPRMLS #22101412 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,043 -6.5% | $159,000 +0.6% |
| 2024 | $2,185 -17.5% | $158,100 |
| 2023 | $2,650 +20.7% | $158,100 +43.2% |
| 2022 | $2,195 -0.2% | $110,400 |
| 2021 | $2,200 +0.9% | $110,400 -3.2% |
| 2020 | $2,180 -5.2% | $114,100 |
| 2019 | $2,299 +17.6% | $114,100 +17% |
| 2018 | $1,956 +4.5% | $97,500 |
| 2017 | $1,871 +19.5% | $97,500 +21.3% |
| 2016 | $1,566 | $80,400 |
| 2015 | $1,566 +0.7% | $80,400 +3.7% |
| 2014 | $1,555 +3.2% | $77,500 |
| 2013 | $1,507 | $77,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $77,500 +0.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $76,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $76,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $76,900 -17.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $93,099 |
| 2007 | -- | $93,099 |
| 2006 | -- | $93,099 |
| 2005 | $1,635 +1.3% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,614 | -- |
| 2003 | $1,614 +23.9% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,303 | -- |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | $1,202 | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Witherbee
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Randolph Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Lefler Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Lincoln East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Randolph
- Middle: Lefler
- High: Lincoln East
- 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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- Lancaster County
- Lincoln
- 68510
- Witherbee
- 540 S 40th St
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