$279,000
SOLD JUL 2, 2026

728 N 3rd St Seward, NE 68434

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,989 Sq Ft
5,198 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 2, 2026

$140 Per Sq Ft

71 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • High Ceiling
  • Seward Elementary School Rated A-
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of July 2026

This home has been thoughtfully refreshed, offering a host of improvements that enhance its charm and functionality. Updates include new paint throughout, modern light fixtures, raised ceilings, new kitchen sink & faucet, updated counters & cabinets, a spacious pantry, & renovated baths. The enclosed front porch spans the entire width of the house, & provides an inviting space to unwind or welcome guests. The flexible interior layout offers various options for utilizing the different rooms, catering to a range of lifestyles & needs. The property showcases updated mechanical systems, a newer roof & gutters, & three new windows, ensuring comfort and reliability. The home is filled with character, reflecting the renowned quality construction & craftsmanship typical of the Arts and Crafts era, as evidenced by the original wood floors and trim. Currently configured as a single family, but easily converted to a duplex for income potential. Abundant natural light throughout!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stacy Hartgerink

HOME Real Estate License #20070733 Listed on: 04/27/2026

HOME Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Edith Herbolsheimer

BHHS Ambassador Real Estate License #20230533

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,988

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 5,198 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 43 x 120
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1.75 Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Storage Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Windows

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Seward Elementary And Middle School
  • Seward High School

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • City Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Cox's Addition Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 800080459

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,988

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

5,198 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Parcel Number: 800080459
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size: 43 x 120
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: Cox's Addition
  • Directions: Seward - Hwy 15 runs north/south, take to Bluff Rd/Hillcrest, turn east on Hillcrest to 3rd St. Go South on 3rd to 728. On east side of street. House faces west.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1850
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: 1.75 Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Remarks22: Subject to Existing Home Sale Contingency This has been a duplex. The separation wall was removed in stairwell, & current family used entire upstairs as sleeping quarters. When it was rented, (Before Kids) they received 850/mo. Current rate would be around 950/mo. Could easily be converted back to duplex. There are 2 gas meters, 2 electric meters, & 1 water meter. There are two furnaces - one upstairs in attic ; other in basement. Two AC's - one for upstairs only. Deck and steps were rebuilt outside to second level rear door. Steps to basement rebuilt; New furnace. New roof & gutters '22; new screen door and backdoor -'21; ; front storm door new in '25; original front door; Main bath remodeled with new shower, vanity, toilet, shower surround;vinyl tile flooring; upstairs bath has ceramic tile; new engineer wood in kitchen/w/i pantry w/ live edge countertop; Main floor had drop ceilings removed & ceilings raised, refinished wood floors. Kitchen remodeled with concrete counters, n
  • Kitchen Level: Main Floor
  • BK9_LFD_OTHERROOM1DESC_11: Engineered Wood
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, 2nd Kitchen, Pantry
  • Basement: Other Window, Full, Partially Finished
  • Appliances: Humidifier, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 139
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Wood, Engineered Wood, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
  • Living Area: 1989
  • Dining Room Type: Other, Storage Room
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 101.0556
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Main Floor
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: 2nd Floor
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: 2nd Floor
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Basement
  • Room Office Features: Wood Floor
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Kitchen Features: Engineered Wood
  • Living Room Living Room Level: Main Floor
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Wall/Wall Carpeting
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Wall/Wall Carpeting
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Wall/Wall Carpeting
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Concrete Floor
  • Family Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpeting
  • Living Room Features: Wood Floor
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Main Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Wall/Wall Carpeting
  • BK9_LFD_DININGROOMINFORMALDESC_216: Wood Floor

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Fencing: None
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Brick/Other, Block, Frame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed Porch
  • Property Condition: Not New and NOT a Model
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Concrete Floor
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available, Sewer Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Lot Features: Up to 1/4 Acre., City Lot, Public Sidewalk, Curb Cut, Curb and Gutter, Level, Sloped, Alley, Paved
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5198

Green Features

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1988.08

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

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Floorplans

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2021
Closed on
Jun 5, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Shelly Nitz
Woods Bros Realty
Buyer's Agent
Stacy Hartgerink
HOME Real Estate
List Price
$169,000
Sold Price
$167,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,500
-0.89%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.34%
Original Mortgage
$134,000
Outstanding Balance
$119,455
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Estimated Equity
$155,900

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 1, 1900
Closed on
May 2, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Unlisted Comp Only
Comp Only
Buyer's Agent
Shelly Nitz
Woods Bros Realty
List Price
$125,500
Sold Price
$125,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.76%
Original Mortgage
$94,125
Interest Rate
4.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $168,000 Homeservices Title
Warranty Deed $126,000 Nebraska Land Title & Abstra
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $134,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $94,125 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/02/2026 07/02/26 Sold $279,000 0.0% $140 / Sq Ft
04/27/2026 04/27/26 For Sale $279,000 +66.6% $140 / Sq Ft
06/18/2021 06/18/21 Sold $167,500 -0.9% $93 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/05/2021 05/05/21 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2021 04/22/21 For Sale $169,000 +34.7% $94 / Sq Ft
05/14/2018 05/14/18 Sold $125,500 0.0% $69 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/21/2018 03/21/18 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2018 03/21/18 For Sale $125,500 -- $69 / Sq Ft
Source: Great Plains Regional MLS

Tax History

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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
2025 $1,988 $184,833 $16,895 $167,938
2024 $1,951 $170,677 $15,335 $155,342
2023 $2,258 $155,283 $15,335 $139,948
2022 $2,233 $138,753 $15,335 $123,418
2021 $2,042 $125,530 $15,335 $110,195
2020 $2,068 $125,530 $15,335 $110,195
2019 $1,620 $99,390 $15,273 $84,117
2018 $1,549 $96,076 $14,192 $81,884
2017 $1,508 $104,105 $13,516 $90,589
2016 $1,428 $87,956 $13,516 $74,440
2015 $1,450 $87,956 $13,516 $74,440
2013 $1,456 $78,538 $9,660 $68,878
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Great Plains Regional MLS

MLS Number: 22611630

Great Plains Regional MLS

APN: 800080459

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