The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 69147 sells for about $125,000, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 142 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $839 a month.
ZIP 69147 — Lewellen
The housing market in 69147 is characterized by low inventory and very limited sales activity, typical of a small, rural agricultural community. Prices remain stable with minimal year-over-year growth, reflecting a lack of speculative pressure. The market is driven by local demand rather than external investment.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees or individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with low housing costs, rather than commuters or those requiring proximity to major urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 142 days on market with 12.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
8% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.8% · poverty 13.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 69147, Garden County NE
The area is served by Garden County Schools, which are characterized by small, rural class sizes and limited extracurricular offerings.
The region faces moderate wildfire risk and standard rural wind exposure; insurance availability is stable but premiums are rising in line with regional Nebraska trends.
The economy is primarily driven by agriculture and local government services with minimal new commercial development or infrastructure expansion.
Property taxes are assessed by Garden County based on local mill levies; there are no municipal income taxes, and agricultural land is subject to specific valuation formulas.
Commutes are primarily local within the village or to nearby agricultural hubs; there is no public transit infrastructure.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities including fishing and boating at nearby Lake McConaughy and local park facilities.
The rental market is extremely limited with low turnover and minimal investor activity; most housing is owner-occupied.
The local economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, including crop production and livestock, with secondary support from local government and small-scale retail.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicles via state highways; there is no public transit or rail service.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in the ZIP.
Garden County Assessor manages property valuations based on annual market analysis and state-mandated agricultural land valuation guidelines.
Parcels are subject to Garden County school district levies and local natural resource district assessments.
Property insurance is available through standard carriers, though rural locations may face higher premiums due to fire response times.
Nebraska is a non-judicial foreclosure state with specific notice and cure periods for residential mortgages.
Sellers are required to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property, including known defects.
Data retrieved from ZCTA-level ACS tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Major regional reservoir providing fishing, boating, and camping opportunities.
Local community green space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.