Contract Pending On market for backup offers currently. Step into history with the Knowlton-Robey House, a captivating Prairie Box-style residence built in 1912 in the heart of the Hawley Historic District. Constructed from rare smooth-faced concrete blocks, this 2.5-story treasure boasts a flared gable roof, triptych windows, and a stucco finish beneath the gables. The grand Neo-Classic full-width porch, supported by concrete block columns and wood railings, invites you to imagine life in a bygone era. The home features over 2,700 sq. ft. of living space with timeless details like hardwood floors, high ceilings, and radiant heat for modern comfort. The fenced backyard offers both privacy and versatility, with the potential for additional off-street parking if desired. Conveniently located near bike trails, parks, shopping, and UNL bus routes, this historic property provides an opportunity to own a piece of Lincoln's architectural legacy, ready to be restored to its full grandeur.
Sold for $250,000 on 08/08/25
$250,000
540 N 24th St, Lincoln, NE 68503
6beds
2,736sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$250,100 Zestimate®
$91/sqft
$3,096 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 19, 2025 at 06:56pm
Listed by:
Edith Herbolsheimer 402-595-8055,
BHHS Ambassador Real Estate,
Adam Briley 402-614-6922,
BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
Bought with:
TJ Gibbons, 20190608
Nebraska Realty
Source: GPRMLS,MLS#: 22508893

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 118.75
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 12.5
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 93.5
- Dimensions: 11 x 8.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 24 x 9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 109.25
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 9.5
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
- Area: 161
- Dimensions: 14 x 11.5
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 292.5
- Dimensions: 19.5 x 15
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 115.5
- Dimensions: 11 x 10.5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 231.25
- Dimensions: 18.5 x 12.5
Basement
- Area: 1080
Heating
- Natural Gas, Hot Water
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Other, Warming Drawer
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,736
- Total interior livable area: 2,736 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,736
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: 2.5 Story
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 6,969 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 142
- Features: Up to 1/4 Acre.
Details
- Parcel number: 1024414004000
- Zoning: 11x14
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Not New and NOT a Model
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Lincoln
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple