$524,900
SOLD SEP 30, 2025

5424 S 38th Rd Cortland, NE 68331

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,256 Sq Ft
1.45 Acres

Recently Sold

$233 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horse Property
  • Covered Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Norris Elementary School Rated A-
  • Secluded Lot
  • Engineered Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2025

Very cute 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,256 sq ft 1 1⁄2 story home w/ oversized detached 3 stall garage, on 1.450 acres just a few miles south of Lincoln. Everything in this home has been recently updated. Open concept living w/kitchen/living room area, great counter tops, stainless steel appliances, center island, 1st floor laundry, 1st floor full bath, new reverse osmosis system, fresh paint. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms w/ a primary bathroom. Basement has a nice family room, 4th bedroom & 3/4 bath. Outside is your 3 stall garage w/attic storage. Underground sprinklers through out the property. Brand new fence to help keep your dogs in & a beautiful brick patio & fire pits to enjoy your evenings. No covenants, so animals are ok. New poured concrete foundation in 2001. And the sellers have put in a new septic system, air conditioner, furnace, reverse osmosis, dishwasher, garage doors, fence, entry door, back door & some new flooring. There's a little peace of serenity here, just a few miles from Lincoln.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gary Hardt

HOME Real Estate License #20140135 Listed on: 08/06/2025

HOME Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Nick Hardt

HOME Real Estate License #20160245

Last Buyer's Agent

Mike & Polly Figueroa

REMAX Concepts License #20080594

REMAX Concepts

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,854

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 1.45 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 257 x 247
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Pad
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Finished Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Concrete
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Horse Property
  • Covered Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Norris Elementary And Middle School
  • Norris High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Water Softener
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Cortland Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 004690000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,854

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Parcel Number: 004690000
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.45
  • Lot Size: 257 x 247
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: Cortland
  • Directions: Take Hwy 77 south just past Cortland to Hwy 41. Turn east on Hwy 41 and go 2 miles to 38 Road. Turn left on 38 Road 6 blocks to address.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1440
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Kitchen Level: Main Floor
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, Other, Ceiling Fan(s), Drain Tile, Pantry
  • Basement: Egress, Finished
  • Appliances: Range, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Other
  • Other Equipment: Sump Pump
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 816
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Concrete, Laminate, Ceramic Tile, Engineered Wood
  • Living Area: 2256
  • Bedroom 1 Level: 2nd Floor
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: 2nd Floor
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Basement
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: Main Floor
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Living Room Living Room Level: Main Floor
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Floor
  • Master Bathroom Features: 1/2

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Exterior Features: Horse Permitted, Sprinkler System, Drain Tile
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio, Covered Deck, Deck
  • Property Condition: Not New and NOT a Model
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Extra Parking Slab, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Propane
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • High School: Norris
  • Elementary School: Norris
  • Junior High Dist: Norris
  • Middle Or Junior School: Norris

Lot Info

  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Lot Features: Over 1 up to 5 Acres, Level, Wooded, Secluded
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 63479

Green Features

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4854

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2025
Closed on
Sep 25, 2025
Sold by
Vajgrt William and Vajgrt Michelle
Bought by
Roth Brendan D and Roth Danielle D
Seller's Agent
Gary Hardt
HOME Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Mike & Polly Figueroa
REMAX Concepts
List Price
$549,900
Sold Price
$524,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-4.55%
Views
47

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-23.26%
Original Mortgage
$234,900
Outstanding Balance
$234,900
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$278,998

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2024
Sold by
Trefethen Steven and Wallace Alana
Bought by
Vajgrt William and Vajgrt Michelle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Interest Rate
6.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 17, 2020
Closed on
Jul 23, 2020
Sold by
Mueller Lloyd E and Mueller Lori A
Bought by
Trefethen Steven and Wallace Alana
Seller's Agent
Stephen Brown
Woods Bros Realty
Buyer's Agent
Amy Fries
Woods Bros Realty
List Price
$299,950
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,050
8.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.10%
Original Mortgage
$199,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2005
Sold by
Fix Casey C and Fix Tenile R
Bought by
Mueller Lloyd E and Mueller Lori A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$147,920
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $525,000 Concepts Closing Llc
Warranty Deed $450,000 Aksarben Title
Warranty Deed $325,000 Homeservices Title
Assessor Sales History $184,900 --
Warranty Deed $166,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $234,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $330,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $199,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $147,920 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $36,980 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/30/2025 09/30/25 Sold $524,900 0.0% $233 / Sq Ft
09/01/2025 09/01/25 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2025 08/13/25 Price Changed $524,900 -4.5% $233 / Sq Ft
08/06/2025 08/06/25 For Sale $549,900 +69.2% $244 / Sq Ft
07/27/2020 07/27/20 Sold $325,000 +8.4% $144 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/20/2020 06/20/20 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2020 06/17/20 For Sale $299,950 -- $133 / Sq Ft
Source: Great Plains Regional MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,824 $406,835 $21,800 $385,035
2023 $4,854 $366,245 $19,800 $346,445
2022 $4,961 $309,920 $19,800 $290,120
2021 $4,111 $252,000 $16,800 $235,200
2020 $3,548 $215,385 $16,800 $198,585
2019 $3,609 $215,385 $16,800 $198,585
2018 $3,572 $212,385 $13,800 $198,585
2017 $3,314 $212,385 $13,800 $198,585
2016 $3,242 $212,385 $13,800 $198,585
2015 $3,263 $212,385 $13,800 $198,585
2014 $3,412 $212,385 $13,800 $198,585
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Great Plains Regional MLS

MLS Number: 22522035

Great Plains Regional MLS

APN: 004690000