Welcome to 4242 Madison Ave—where beautiful historic charm meets modern comfort. This rare 2-story, 1900s home offers 4 legal beds, 3 baths, 1,800 finished sq ft, and an oversized 2-stall garage. The main level is blanketed with beautiful wood floors flowing through the open living and formal dining areas. French doors lead to a main-floor primary suite with a private ¾ bath. The spacious kitchen includes plenty of room to cook and gather around the butcher block center island, plus enjoy convenient main-floor laundry and a ½ bath nearby. Upstairs you’ll find 3 legal bedrooms all w/ large closets & an updated full bath featuring a classic clawfoot tub. The fully enclosed backyard offers a tranquil escape, boasting well-established gardens from a dedicated green thumb. A 2+ garage means storage & workspace galore. This is a prime Lincoln setting w/ Nebraska Wesleyan & UNL East Campus just minutes away. Charm, character, and opportunity – the perfect place to call home.
For sale
$260,000
4242 Madison Ave, Lincoln, NE 68504
4beds
1,792sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
7,840.8 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$145/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Main-floor laundryFully enclosed backyardWell-established gardensBeautiful wood floorsFrench doors
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 13, 2026 at 11:10am
Listed by:
Jessi Gipson 402-890-6650,
HOME Real Estate,
Andie Young 402-326-4921,
HOME Real Estate
Source: GPRMLS,MLS#: 22606714
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Wood Floor, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Wall/Wall Carpeting, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 10 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Wall/Wall Carpeting, Cath./Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Wall/Wall Carpeting, Cath./Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Features: 3/4, Double Sinks
Dining room
- Features: Wood Floor, Wood/Coal Stove
- Level: Main
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Kitchen
- Features: Ceramic Tile Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 112
- Dimensions: 14 x 8
Living room
- Features: Wood Floor, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Basement
- Area: 728
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave
- Laundry: Laminate Flooring
Features
- High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet
- Basement: Other Window,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,792
- Total interior livable area: 1,792 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,792
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,840.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 142 x 50
- Features: Up to 1/4 Acre., City Lot, Corner Lot, Public Sidewalk, Paved
Details
- Parcel number: 1717108011000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Not New and NOT a Model
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available, Sewer Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Huntington - Low
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lincoln
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $145/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $200,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,909
- Date on market: 3/13/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $260,000+109.7%$145/sqft |
Source:  GPRMLS #22606714 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2013 | Sold | $124,000+210%$69/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2013 | Sold | $40,000+24.4%$22/sqft |
Source: GPRMLS #L10103409 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2008 | Sold | $32,150$18/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,774 -17.5% | $200,700 |
| 2023 | $3,364 -3% | $200,700 +15.1% |
| 2022 | $3,466 -0.2% | $174,300 |
| 2021 | $3,474 +18.2% | $174,300 +13.3% |
| 2020 | $2,939 -5.2% | $153,800 |
| 2019 | $3,099 +31.9% | $153,800 +31.3% |
| 2018 | $2,349 +4.5% | $117,100 |
| 2017 | $2,248 -8.2% | $117,100 -6.9% |
| 2016 | $2,450 | $125,800 |
| 2015 | $2,450 +0.7% | $125,800 +4.2% |
| 2014 | $2,433 +3.6% | $120,700 +48.3% |
| 2013 | $2,347 | $81,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $81,400 +20.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $67,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $67,700 -3.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $70,100 -1.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $70,950 |
| 2007 | -- | $70,950 |
| 2006 | -- | $70,950 |
| 2005 | $1,825 +1.3% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,802 | -- |
| 2003 | $1,802 -0.1% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,804 +1% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,787 +7.3% | -- |
| 2000 | $1,665 | -- |
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Est. payment
$1,647/mo
Principal & interest
$1341
Property taxes
$306
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: University Place
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Huntington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Dawes Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 1/10Lincoln Northeast High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Huntington
- Middle: Dawes
- High: Lincoln Northeast
- 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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