Platte County property record for 1605 Behlen St, Columbus, NE 68601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,086 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,324 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $157,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,866 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 2405-00-0-12050-006-0010 |
| Primary APN | 2405-00-0-12050-006-0010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,086 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,086 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Modular |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,324 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 85 ft deep x 74.4 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 594 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1605 BEHLEN ST |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68601-3525 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 01-SINGLE |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLK 6 SWIFT 4TH COLUMBUS |
| Legal Subdivision | SWIFT 4TH |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | PLATTE NE |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 965500 |
1605 Behlen St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2020.
Source: Platte County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1605 BEHLEN ST, COLUMBUS, NE 68601-3525 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 244 / 1325 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PLATTE NE |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1605 BEHLEN ST, COLUMBUS, NE 68601-3525 |
| Document Number | 244/1325 |
| Book / Page | 244 / 1325 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $353.25 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1605 Behlen St was $2,866.
Source: Platte County assessment roll, as of March 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| Municipality | Columbus City |
| County | Platte County |
| Unified School District | Columbus Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $212,625 (-7.51%) Land $26,560 Building $186,065 | $212,625 (-7.51%) Land $26,560 Building $186,065 | |
| 2025 | $2,866.00 | $229,885 Land $18,970 Building $210,915 | $229,885 Land $18,970 Building $210,915 |
| 2023 | $3,686.00 | $215,165 Land $17,390 Building $197,775 | $215,165 Land $17,390 Building $197,775 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1605 Behlen St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2010 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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.
The area around 1605 Behlen 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | CITY OF COLUMBUS serves 24,028 people · EPA ID NE3114110 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Arsenic resolved · Oct 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 212 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Allo Communications Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Great Plains Communications, Vyve Broadband.
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