Colfax County property record for 120 S 4th St, Howells, NE 68641
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,328 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.289 acres (12,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,273 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2024 Sale + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 124049000 |
| Primary APN | 124049000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,328 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 796 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 896 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,600 sqft (0.289 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 120 S 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | HOWELLS |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68641-3073 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SINGLE FAM |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 & N1/2 OF LOT 6 BLK 9 ORIGINAL TOWN |
| Legal Subdivision | 30005 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NE |
| Township / Civil Division | LINCOLN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1124 |
| Census Tract | 964600 |
Source: Colfax County records · APN 124049000
Assessment roll updated January 29, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1666 ROAD 7, CLARKSON, NE 68629-3953 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CHARTER BANK |
| Jan 18, 2024 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE, TITLEMAX |
| Jan 27, 2023 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Oct 13, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COGENT BANK |
| Jun 02, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GATEWAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 27, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202444 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NE |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 120 S 4TH ST, HOWELLS, NE 68641-3073 |
| Document Number | 0000000869 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 06, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026869 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | COUNTY TITLE, 10 COUNTY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $31,867.52 |
| 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 |
| Address | 120 S 4TH ST, HOWELLS, NE 68641-3073 |
| Document Number | 0000000870, |
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| Date | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026870 |
| Name | CHARTER BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.53% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NE |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Property Address | 120 S 4TH ST, HOWELLS, NE 68641-3073 |
| Document Number | 0202400044 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2024-00044 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, TITLEMAX |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $213.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1666 ROAD 7, CLARKSON, NE 68629-3953 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NE |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 120 S 4TH ST, HOWELLS, NE 68641-3073 |
| Document Number | 0202300091 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00091 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 07, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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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| Address | 10561 TELEGRAPH RD, GLEN ALLEN, VA 23059-4577 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NE |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 120 S 4TH ST, HOWELLS, NE 68641-3073 |
| Document Number | 202101545 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-01545 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 04, 2021 |
| Title Company | 10 COUNTY TITLE & ESCROW INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $369.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 202101546 |
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| Date | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-01546 |
| Name | COGENT BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NE |
| Recording Date | Jun 02, 2017 |
| Property Address | 120 S 4TH ST, HOWELLS, NE 68641-3073 |
| Document Number | 201700643 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00643 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | LANDMARK TITLE AND ESCROW INC, LANDMARK TITLE & ESCROW INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $222.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Document Number | 201700644 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 02, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00644 |
| Name | GATEWAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2047 |
Source: Colfax County records · Assessment roll updated January 29, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Colfax County |
| Municipality | Howells Village |
| Unified School District | Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,273.00 (-31.26%) | $131,080 (-10.43%) Land $6,090 Building $124,990 | $131,080 (-10.43%) Land $6,090 Building $124,990 |
| 2023 | $1,852.00 | $146,345 Land $6,090 Building $140,255 | $146,345 Land $6,090 Building $140,255 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of March 21, 2019 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, 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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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.5% of Nebraska |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Midstates Data Transport Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 200 / 20 |
| LTD Broadband Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| NE Colorado Cellular Fixed Wireless | 100 / 5 |
| Lumen Technologies DSL | 40 / 3 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
Based on FCC filings for 245 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | VILLAGE OF HOWELLS serves 567 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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