Buffalo County property record for 204 E Garfield Ave, Amherst, NE 68812
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 0.5 ba · 1,284 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.298 acres (13,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,427 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4201240005144 |
| Primary APN | 4201240005144 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 0.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,284 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,284 sqft |
| Basement Area | 920 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 690 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 230 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,000 sqft (0.298 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Deck Area | 252 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 4201240005144 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 204 E GARFIELD AVE |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68812-3081 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SINGLE FAM |
| Legal Description | O T AM LTS 3 & 4 BLK 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | O T AM |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | BUFFALO NE |
| Township / Civil Division | 19 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2057 |
| Census Tract | 969000 |
204 E Garfield Ave, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Buffalo County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 98, AMHERST, NE 68812-0098 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUFFALO NE |
| Property Address | 204 E GARFIELD AVE, AMHERST, NE 68812-3081 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 201904748 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-04748 |
| Name | TOWN & COUNTRY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 204 E Garfield Ave was $2,427.
Source: Buffalo County assessment roll, as of February 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| Municipality | Amherst Village |
| County | Buffalo County |
| Unified School District | Amherst Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $217,825 (+3.45%) Land $12,750 Building $205,075 | $217,825 (+3.45%) Land $12,750 Building $205,075 | |
| 2025 | $2,427.00 | $210,555 Land $12,750 Building $197,805 | $210,555 Land $12,750 Building $197,805 |
| 2023 | $2,264.00 | $153,105 Land $12,750 Building $140,355 | $153,105 Land $12,750 Building $140,355 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 204 E Garfield Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2008.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 24, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, 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 risk around 204 E Garfield Ave is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 AMHERST serves 295 people · EPA ID NE3120041 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 124 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Prairie Hills Wireless Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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