138 E 5th St, Hastings, NE 68901 Property Records

Adams County property record for 138 E 5th St, Hastings, NE 68901

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2.25 ba · 720 sqft · built 1932
Lot Size0.101 acres (4,400 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$120,000 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill$2,122 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Mortgage
May 2022 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN010011861

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN010011861

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2.25 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures9 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area720 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area720 sqft
Basement Area720 sqft
Unfinished Basement720 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1932
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1932
Exterior MaterialShingles
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area4,400 sqft (0.101 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area220 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Porch
Deck Area35 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address138 E 5TH ST
CityHASTINGS
StateNE
Zip68901-5228
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSINGLE-FAM
Legal Description1561.00-N1/2 LOT 13 PALMERS ADD .10 AC; MAP NUMBER: 3765-07-4-1561.00-000-0019
Legal SubdivisionPALMERS ADD
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionADAMS NE
Township / Civil DivisionHASTINGS
Census Block Group4
Census Block4034
Census Tract965600

Owner

138 E 5th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2021.

Source: Adams County records, as of June 3, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address138 E 5TH ST, HASTINGS, NE 68901-5228
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 27, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
May 20, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
US BANK NA
Oct 12, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
CHARTER WEST BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 12, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 12, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 18, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20214493
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionADAMS NE
Recording DateMay 27, 2026
Property Address138 E 5TH ST, HASTINGS, NE 68901-5228
Document Number0000001781
Instrument DateMay 18, 2026
Instrument20261781
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address138 E 5TH ST, HASTINGS, NE 68901-5228

Mortgage

Document Number0000001781,
DateMay 27, 2026
Instrument20261781
Lender
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term306 Months
DueNov 1, 2051
Interest
Rate6.3%
Max Rate-1%

May 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionADAMS NE
Property Address138 E 5TH ST, HASTINGS, NE 68901-5228
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2022
Title CompanyCOVIUS SETTLEMENT SERVICES LLC, COVIUS SETTLEMENT SERVICES

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address138 E 5TH ST, HASTINGS, NE 68901-5228

Mortgage

Document Number0020222038
DateMay 20, 2022
Instrument20222038
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressMADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term354 Months
DueNov 1, 2051

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionADAMS NE
Property Address138 E 5TH ST, HASTINGS, NE 68901-5228
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 26, 2021
Title CompanyADAMS LAND TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number20214494
DateOct 12, 2021
Instrument20214494
Lender
NameCHARTER WEST BANK
TypeBank
AddressGRAND ISLAND, NE 68803
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 138 E 5th St was $2,122.

Source: Adams County assessment roll, as of February 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNebraska
CountyAdams County
MunicipalityHastings City
Unified School DistrictHastings Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,122.00$135,729 Land $9,240 Building $126,489$135,729 Land $9,240 Building $126,489
2023$2,460.00$119,230 Land $9,240 Building $109,990$119,230 Land $9,240 Building $109,990

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 138 E 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 4, 2018

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 138 E 5th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF HASTINGS
serves 24,927 people · EPA ID NE3100101
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2023
Lead8 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb
Copper1.44 mg/L (2023–2025)
action level 1.3 mg/L

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNitrate-Nitrite
resolved · Apr 2024
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 551 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Allo Communications
Fiber
2,300 / 2,300
Windstream
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area
2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: GigFire, Great Plains Communications, Nextlink, Verizon, Viaero Wireless.

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