Tucked into the heart of Lincoln, this storybook cottage offers charm, character, and the opportunity to make it your own. Inspired by the timeless beauty of an English cottage, this 2-bedroom, 1.75-bath home carries a sense of warmth and nostalgia while leaving room for your vision to take shape. With 834 square feet, the layout is both inviting and functional, and a few areas are ready for updates, giving you the chance to design and finish the space exactly how you’ve imagined. Step outside to a spacious backyard built for gathering, featuring a beautiful deck perfect for entertaining, quiet mornings, or winding down at the end of the day. The basement includes an emergency shelter, adding an extra layer of practicality and peace of mind. This is a home with character, potential, and the kind of charm that doesn’t come around often, ready for its next chapter with someone who can bring it to life.
Sold for $177,000
$177,000
602 S 40th St, Lincoln, NE 68510
2beds
834sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$177,900 Zestimate®
$212/sqft
$1,600 Estimated rent
Home value
$177,900
Estimated sales range
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Storybook cottage
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jayme Shelton 402-525-6648,
Red Door Realty,
Tony Milana 402-202-5381,
Red Door Realty
Bought with:
Megan Ourada, 20130037
HOME Real Estate
Source: GPRMLS,MLS#: 22610446
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Kitchen
- Features: Laminate Flooring
- Level: Main
- Area: 54
- Dimensions: 9 x 6
Living room
- Features: Wood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Basement
- Area: 830
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 834
- Total interior livable area: 834 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 834
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 6,534 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 132
- Features: Up to 1/4 Acre.
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1729128001000
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: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Lincoln
- Subdivision: Witherbee Gardens
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: VA Loan,FHA,Conventional,Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2026 | Sold | $177,000-4.3%$212/sqft |
Source:  GPRMLS #22610446 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2026 | Pending sale | $185,000$222/sqft |
Source: GPRMLS #22610446 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $185,000-2.6%$222/sqft |
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| 11/13/2025 | Listing removed | $190,000$228/sqft |
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| 10/14/2025 | Price change | $190,000-2.1%$228/sqft |
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| 8/28/2025 | Price change | $194,000-2.5%$233/sqft |
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| 8/15/2025 | Price change | $199,000-2.9%$239/sqft |
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| 7/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $205,000+24.2%$246/sqft |
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| 10/7/2022 | Sold | $165,000+3.8%$198/sqft |
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| 9/14/2022 | Pending sale | $159,000$191/sqft |
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| 9/13/2022 | Listed for sale | $159,000+31.4%$191/sqft |
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| 5/5/2018 | Sold | $121,000+3%$145/sqft |
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| 2/26/2018 | Listed for sale | $117,500+21.1%$141/sqft |
Source: Nebraska Realty #10144167 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2004 | Sold | $97,000+2.1%$116/sqft |
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| 4/3/2002 | Sold | $95,000+13.1%$114/sqft |
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| 12/4/2000 | Sold | $84,000$101/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,358 +11.9% | $183,500 +20.4% |
| 2024 | $2,106 -17.5% | $152,400 |
| 2023 | $2,554 -7.1% | $152,400 +10.3% |
| 2022 | $2,748 -0.2% | $138,200 |
| 2021 | $2,754 +22.1% | $138,200 +17% |
| 2020 | $2,257 -5.2% | $118,100 |
| 2019 | $2,380 +25.8% | $118,100 +25.2% |
| 2018 | $1,892 +4.5% | $94,300 |
| 2017 | $1,810 +6.1% | $94,300 +7.6% |
| 2016 | $1,706 | $87,600 |
| 2015 | $1,706 +0.7% | $87,600 +5.8% |
| 2014 | $1,694 +5.2% | $82,800 |
| 2013 | $1,610 | $82,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $82,800 -9% |
| 2011 | -- | $91,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $91,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $91,000 -6% |
| 2008 | -- | $96,825 |
| 2007 | -- | $96,825 |
| 2006 | -- | $96,825 |
| 2005 | $1,799 +1.3% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,776 | -- |
| 2003 | $1,776 +12% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,586 +1% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,570 +7.3% | -- |
| 2000 | $1,463 | -- |
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: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Randolph
- Middle: Lefler
- High: Lincoln High
- 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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- Nebraska
- Lancaster County
- Lincoln
- 68510
- Witherbee
- 602 S 40th St
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