2540 Rathbone Road

Sold 7/15/14

Sold

Last Sold Price

$342,500

4 beds2 baths2,971 sqft

2540 Rathbone Road, Lincoln, NE 68502

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.14 acresLot Size

1925Year Built

$115/sq ftPrice per sq ft

$25/yrHOA Fees

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Wow! Just one word describes the entire house - all three floors, inside and out. Beautifully updated with a modern feel while maintaining all of the character and charm that you expect in a Country Club home. The living room is comfortable and inspiring with a dramatic barrel ceiling. This room leads into a very open, spacious kitchen with new cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances and, of course, the gourmet gas stove. Leave everyone else on the first floor ( 3 bedrooms) while you retreat...Wow! Just one word describes the entire house - all three floors, inside and out. Beautifully updated with a modern feel while maintaining all of the character and charm that you expect in a Country Club home. The living room is comfortable and inspiring with a dramatic barrel ceiling. This room leads into a very open, spacious kitchen with new cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances and, of course, the gourmet gas stove. Leave everyone else on the first floor ( 3 bedrooms) while you retreat to the 2nd floor 900 square foot master suite. A great finished basement tops off everything!

Listing closed: 07/15/2014 12:00 AM • Source: Great Plains Regional MLS, MLS#: L10113247

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Property Information for 2540 Rathbone Road

Property Details

Taxes: $4,676 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Lancaster County
Architectural Style: Tudor

Building Information

Year Built: 1925
Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,300 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Coordinates: -96.676735, 40.787273
Directions: Sheridan/Van Dorn Rathbone Road is at the north part of the Sheridan/Van Dorn intersection. Go north on Rathbone Road about 1.5 blocks. House is 1 short block directly south of Sheridan Elementary School.

Latitude: 40.787273
Longitude: -96.676735
MLS Area Major: Lancaster
Senior Community: No

Taxes and HOA

Association Fee: $25.00
Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Association Name: Country Club Neighborhood Association
Has Association: Yes
Parcel Number: 1731313006000
Tax Annual Amount: $4,676.00
Tax Year: 2013

School Information

Elementary School: Sheridan
Elementary School District: Lincoln Public Schools

High School: Lincoln Southeast
High School District: Lincoln Public Schools
Middle Or Junior School: Irving
Middle Or Junior School District: Lincoln Public Schools

Parking

Covered Spaces: 2.0
Garage Spaces: 2.0

Parking Features: Attached
Parking Total: 2.0

Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Up to 1/4 Acre., Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 45 x 140

Lot Size Source: GIS Calculated
Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Building Features

Foundation Details: Block
Levels: One and One Half

Roof: Composition

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 2551.0
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Protective Covenants: Yes
Below Grade Finished Area: 420.0
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 2971.0
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area: 2971.0
Living Area Source: Assessor
Living Area Units: Square Feet
New Construction: No
Property Attached: No
Property Condition: Not New and NOT a Model
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1925

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features

Has Basement: Yes
Cooling: Central Air

Has Cooling: Yes
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Has Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Has Heating: Yes
Room Kitchen Area: 168.0
Room Kitchen Length: 14.0
Room Kitchen Level: Main Floor
Room Kitchen Width: 12.0

Room Information

Bedroom

Total: 4

Bedroom 2

Area: 168.0
Length: 14.0

Width: 12.0
Level: Main Floor

Bedroom 3

Area: 154.0
Length: 14.0

Width: 11.0
Level: Main Floor

Bedroom 4

Area: 120.0
Length: 12.0

Width: 10.0
Level: Main Floor

Master Bedroom

Area: 375.0
Length: 25.0

Width: 15.0
Level: 2nd Floor

Bathroom

Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 1

Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Total Bathrooms: 3
Main Level Bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

Area: 168.0
Length: 14.0

Width: 12.0
Level: Main Floor

Family Room

Area: 350.0
Length: 25.0

Width: 14.0
Level: Basement

Living Room

Area: 308.0
Length: 22.0

Width: 14.0
Level: Main Floor

Property History for 2540 Rathbone Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 15, 2014	Sold Great Plains Regional MLS #L10113247	$342,500	—
Jul 3, 2014	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #420246482	$323,000	+2.6% / yr
Jun 5, 2014	Contract Signed Great Plains Regional MLS #L10113247	—	—
Aug 11, 2009	Sold Great Plains Regional MLS #L10073965	$282,500	—
Aug 10, 2009	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #274470581	$285,000	+1.2% / yr
Jul 11, 2009	Contract Signed Great Plains Regional MLS #L10073965	—	—
Aug 9, 2007	Sold Great Plains Regional MLS #L10052047	$277,500	—
Aug 8, 2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #224612504	$278,000	+3.6% / yr
May 9, 2007	Contract Signed Great Plains Regional MLS #L10052047	—	—
Jun 4, 2002	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #94070227	$232,000	—
Jun 3, 2002	Sold Great Plains Regional MLS #L10005638	$232,000	—
Apr 18, 2002	Contract Signed Great Plains Regional MLS #L10005638	—	—
Jul 15, 1998	Sold Great Plains Regional MLS #L803503	$162,000	—
Jun 4, 1998	Contract Signed Great Plains Regional MLS #L803503	—	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/15/2014	Sold Great Plains Regional MLS #L10113247	$342,500
07/03/2014	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #420246482	$323,000 +2.6% / yr
06/05/2014	Contract Signed Great Plains Regional MLS #L10113247	—
08/11/2009	Sold Great Plains Regional MLS #L10073965	$282,500
08/10/2009	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #274470581	$285,000 +1.2% / yr
07/11/2009	Contract Signed Great Plains Regional MLS #L10073965	—
08/09/2007	Sold Great Plains Regional MLS #L10052047	$277,500
08/08/2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #224612504	$278,000 +3.6% / yr
05/09/2007	Contract Signed Great Plains Regional MLS #L10052047	—
06/04/2002	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #94070227	$232,000
06/03/2002	Sold Great Plains Regional MLS #L10005638	$232,000
04/18/2002	Contract Signed Great Plains Regional MLS #L10005638	—
07/15/1998	Sold Great Plains Regional MLS #L803503	$162,000
06/04/1998	Contract Signed Great Plains Regional MLS #L803503	—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2540 Rathbone Road

Taxable Value

Land

$70,000

Additions

$400,600

Total$470,600

Tax Record

2025

$8,313 ($693 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

3,051 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,551 SqFt

Finished Basement SqFt

500 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

6,098 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1925

Zoning

County

LANCASTER

APN

17-31-313-006-000

Fireplace Type

Has Fireplace

Schools near 2540 Rathbone Road

This home is within Lincoln Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Sheridan Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.1 mi
4/10	Irving Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.7 mi
4/10	Lincoln Southeast High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.6 mi
NR	Science Focus Program	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.8 mi
NR	Middle School Student Support Program	Public - Nearby school	6 to 8	0.8 mi
NR	Nuernberger Education Center	Public - Nearby school	6 to 8	0.8 mi
NR	Cathedral Of The Risen Christ School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Sheridan Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.1 mi
4/10	Irving Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.7 mi
4/10	Lincoln Southeast High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.6 mi
NR	Science Focus Program Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.8 mi
NR	Middle School Student Support Program Public6 to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Nuernberger Education Center Public6 to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Cathedral Of The Risen Christ School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.7 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 2540 Rathbone Road, Lincoln, NE 68502	$342,500	4	2	2,971	6,300
2530 Rathbone Road, Lincoln, NE 68502	$242,500	3	2	1,367	6,291
2522 Rathbone Road, Lincoln, NE 68502	$267,500	2	2	1,452	6,289
2600 Rathbone Road, Lincoln, NE 68502	$228,000	3	4	2,664	6,970
2516 Rathbone Road, Lincoln, NE 68502	–	4	4	1,954	6,098
3100 Puritan Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68502	–	3	5	1,060	8,712
2539 Rathbone Road, Lincoln, NE 68502	$301,000	3	1	2,088	8,167
2525 Winthrop Road, Lincoln, NE 68502	$235,000	3	3	2,524	8,050
2525 Rathbone Road, Lincoln, NE 68502	–	3	2	1,760	6,534
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