Colfax County property record for 215 S 1st St, Howells, NE 68641
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.337 acres (14,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $391 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 124081500 |
| Primary APN | 124081500 |
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| Roof Type | Gable |
|---|---|
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 14,700 sqft (0.337 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Utility Building | 3,200 sqft |
| Street Address | 215 S 1ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | HOWELLS |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68641-3313 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Local Zoning Code | SINGLE FAM |
| Legal Description | LOTS 2 & N 45' OF LOT 3 BLK 15 ORIGINAL TOWN |
| Legal Subdivision | 30005 |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NE |
| Township / Civil Division | LINCOLN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1061 |
| Census Tract | 964600 |
215 S 1st St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Colfax County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 215 S 1ST ST, HOWELLS, NE 68641-3313 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 215 S 1st St was $391.
Source: Colfax County assessment roll, as of January 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Colfax County |
| Municipality | Howells Village |
| Unified School District | Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $49,125 (+22.08%) Land $12,350 Building $36,775 | $49,125 (+22.08%) Land $12,350 Building $36,775 | |
| 2025 | $391.00 | $40,240 Land $3,465 Building $36,775 | $40,240 Land $3,465 Building $36,775 |
| 2023 | $711.00 | $56,205 Land $3,465 Building $52,740 | $56,205 Land $3,465 Building $52,740 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 215 S 1st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 21, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 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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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 215 S 1st 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 | VILLAGE OF HOWELLS serves 567 people · EPA ID NE3103704 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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 245 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Stealth Broadband Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 200 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Viaero Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 5 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 40 / 3 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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