Colfax County property record for 111 S 1st St, Howells, NE 68641
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,134 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 1.85 acres (80,635 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $954 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale Jun 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 124115000 |
| Primary APN | 124115000 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,134 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,774 sqft |
| Basement Area | 480 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 80,635 sqft (1.85 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 504 ft deep x 160 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 250 sqft |
| Deck Area | 628 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 250 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 111 S 1ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | HOWELLS |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68641-3309 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SINGLE FAM |
| Legal Description | LOTS 2 - 3 BLK 23 ORIGINAL TOWN |
| Legal Subdivision | 30005 |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2-3 |
| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NE |
| Township / Civil Division | LINCOLN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1056 |
| Census Tract | 964600 |
111 S 1st St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2026.
Source: Colfax County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 111 S 1ST ST, HOWELLS, NE 68641-3309 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jun 4, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NORTHEAST NEBRASKA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000783 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NE |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 111 S 1ST ST, HOWELLS, NE 68641-3309 |
| Document Number | 0000000783 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026783 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NE |
| Property Address | 111 S 1ST ST, HOWELLS, NE 68641-3309 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 201900576 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-00576 |
| Name | NORTHEAST NEBRASKA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | NORFOLK, NE 68701 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 111 S 1st St was $954.
Source: Colfax County assessment roll, as of January 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Colfax County |
| Municipality | Howells Village |
| Unified School District | Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $286,825 (+13.74%) Land $8,855 Building $277,970 | $286,825 (+13.74%) Land $8,855 Building $277,970 | |
| 2025 | $954.00 | $252,175 Land $8,855 Building $243,320 | $252,175 Land $8,855 Building $243,320 |
| 2023 | $3,109.00 | $245,655 Land $8,855 Building $236,800 | $245,655 Land $8,855 Building $236,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 111 S 1st St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 21, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 33 (1984–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 20 of 33 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1996 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 111 S 1st St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 93% of Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | VILLAGE OF HOWELLS serves 567 people · EPA ID NE3103704 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.58 mg/L (2020–2022) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | Nitrate-Nitrite resolved · Jul 2022 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 1998 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Stealth Broadband Fixed Wireless | 200 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Viaero Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 5 |
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