This inviting two-story home offers exceptional curb appeal on a beautifully landscaped corner lot. Start your mornings on the covered rear porch, the perfect spot for coffee and quiet relaxation. Inside, you’ll find a move-in ready interior with a warm, neutral palette throughout. The main level features a formal living room with a cozy fireplace, a dedicated dining room, and a spacious kitchen designed for both function and gathering. The kitchen includes a center island and custom cabinetry, and flows into the informal dining area. Just steps away, a sunken family room with soaring 10-foot ceilings provides a comfortable space for everyday living and entertainment. Upstairs are four generously sized bedrooms, including a private primary suite with a walk-in closet and a luxurious bath featuring a whirlpool corner tub and separate shower. The fully finished basement features a fifth bedroom, an additional family room, and a three-quarter bath. With over 3,300 square feet of finished
Sold for $470,000
$470,000
5540 S 72nd St, Lincoln, NE 68516
5beds
3,144sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
10,454 Square Feet Lot
$473,400 Zestimate®
$149/sqft
$3,279 Estimated rent
Home value
$473,400
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Fully finished basementExceptional curb appealWalk-in closetBeautifully landscaped corner lotSpacious kitchenDedicated dining roomFour generously sized bedrooms
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Listed by:
Joanne McCoy 402-613-0613,
Woods Bros Realty
Bought with:
Paula Randall, 20180773
Woods Bros Realty
Source: GPRMLS,MLS#: 22610825
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Level: Basement
Primary bathroom
- Features: Full, Shower, Whirlpool
Living room
- Level: Main
Basement
- Area: 925
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
Features
- High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Drain Tile
- Basement: Daylight,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Direct-Vent Gas Fire
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,144
- Total interior livable area: 3,144 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,344
- Finished area below ground: 800
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 10,454 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 127 x 84
- Features: Up to 1/4 Acre.
Details
- Parcel number: 1610337020000
- Other equipment: Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Not New and NOT a Model
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available, Sewer Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Edenton South
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lincoln
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $149/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $417,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,684
- Date on market: 4/22/2026
- Listing terms: VA Loan,FHA,Conventional,Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026 | Sold | $470,000-3.1%$149/sqft |
Source:  GPRMLS #22610825 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2026 | Pending sale | $485,000$154/sqft |
Source: GPRMLS #22610825 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $485,000+79.7%$154/sqft |
Source: GPRMLS #22610825 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2015 | Sold | $269,950$86/sqft |
Source: GPRMLS #L10120168 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2015 | Price change | $269,950-3.6%$86/sqft |
Source: Woods Bros. Realty #10120168 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2015 | Listed for sale | $279,950+27.3%$89/sqft |
Source: Woods Bros. Realty #10120168 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2002 | Sold | $220,000+566.7%$70/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/1998 | Sold | $33,000$10/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,370 -8.8% | $417,900 -0.9% |
| 2024 | $5,887 -12.2% | $421,800 +5.4% |
| 2023 | $6,706 +6.8% | $400,100 +26.8% |
| 2022 | $6,276 -0.2% | $315,600 |
| 2021 | $6,290 +7.5% | $315,600 +3.1% |
| 2020 | $5,851 -5.2% | $306,200 |
| 2019 | $6,170 +13.7% | $306,200 +13.2% |
| 2018 | $5,426 +4.5% | $270,500 |
| 2017 | $5,192 +6.4% | $270,500 +7.9% |
| 2016 | $4,882 | $250,700 |
| 2015 | $4,882 +0.7% | $250,700 +7.4% |
| 2014 | $4,848 +6.8% | $233,400 |
| 2013 | $4,539 | $233,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $233,400 -2.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $238,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $238,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $238,400 -1.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $242,558 |
| 2007 | -- | $242,558 |
| 2006 | -- | $242,558 |
| 2005 | $4,637 +2.2% | -- |
| 2004 | $4,535 | -- |
| 2003 | $4,535 +16.5% | -- |
| 2002 | $3,892 +1% | -- |
| 2001 | $3,854 +7.3% | -- |
| 2000 | $3,591 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Family Acres
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Maxey Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Lux Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 8/10Lincoln East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Maxey
- Middle: Lux
- 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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