2 Ernst Lk, Columbus, NE 68601 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2 Ernst Lk, Columbus, NE 68601

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 bd · 1 ba · 556 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size	1 acres (43,560 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$359 (2025)
Flood Zone	Zone A (high risk)
APN	`720040971`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`720040971`

Interior

Bedrooms	1 Bed
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	556 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	556 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1956
Effective Year Built	Effective 2015
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	43,560 sqft (1 acres)
Porch	Slab
Patio Area	220 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2 ERNST LK
City	COLUMBUS
State	NE
Zip	68601-7613
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	06-RECREAT
Legal Description	MAP#: 0000-00-0-00550-001-8002. STRUCTURE ON LOT 2 - ERNST LAKE IN W1/2 SW1/4 21-16-1
Legal Range	01
Legal Township	16
Legal Section	21
Legal Subdivision	ERNST LAKE
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	POLK NE
Township / Civil Division	NORTH OSCEOLA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1010
Census Tract	960000

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 20, 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 Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	13233 V RD, SHELBY, NE 68662-5605
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 31, 2013
Deed Sale	Dec 31, 2013
Deed Book / Page	TC / 1-2-14
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Nebraska
County	Polk County
Unified School District	Shelby-Rising City Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$84,375 (+39.81%) Building $84,375	$84,375 (+39.81%) Building $84,375
2025	$359.00 (-14.73%)	$60,350 (+43.67%) Land $38,000 Building $22,350	$60,350 (+43.67%) Land $38,000 Building $22,350
2023	$421.00	$42,005 Building $42,005	$42,005 Building $42,005

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 19, 2008 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone A high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	Not determined for this zone
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 14 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	14 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	3 (1985–2019)
Most Recent Claim	May 2019 · Severe Winter Storm, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding

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

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 76% of Nebraska
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Frontier, Nextlink, Stealth Broadband, T-Mobile.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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