Colfax County property record for 218 N 7th St, Howells, NE 68641
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.173 acres (7,571 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,592 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Line of Credit Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 124180700 |
| Primary APN | 124180700 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,005 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,571 sqft (0.173 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 70.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Deck Area | 108 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 218 N 7TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | HOWELLS |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68641-4036 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SINGLE FAMILY |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 CBK ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | CBK ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NE |
| Township / Civil Division | LINCOLN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 964600 |
Source: Colfax County records · APN 124180700
Assessment roll updated December 31, 2025 · Last verified February 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 218 N 7TH ST, HOWELLS, NE 68641-4036 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 28, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HOMESTEAD BANK |
| Sep 10, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST COMMUNITY BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020-01141 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NE |
| Property Address | 218 N 7TH ST, HOWELLS, NE 68641-4036 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 202000612 |
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| Date | May 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00612 |
| Name | HOMESTEAD BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HOWELLS, NE 68641 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | May 25, 2025 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NE |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 218 N 7TH ST, HOWELLS, NE 68641-4036 |
| Document Number | 202001141 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 09, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-01141 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $292.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 202001142 |
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| Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-01142 |
| Name | FIRST COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2050 |
Source: Colfax County records · Assessment roll updated December 31, 2025 · Last verified February 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Colfax County |
| Municipality | Howells Village |
| Unified School District | Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,592.00 (-19.64%) | $163,845 (+4.64%) Land $3,405 Building $160,440 | $163,845 (+4.64%) Land $3,405 Building $160,440 |
| 2023 | $1,981.00 | $156,585 Land $3,405 Building $153,180 | $156,585 Land $3,405 Building $153,180 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of March 21, 2019 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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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| 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 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Midstates Data Transport Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 200 / 20 |
| LTD Broadband Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| NE Colorado Cellular Fixed Wireless | 100 / 5 |
| Lumen Technologies DSL | 40 / 3 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
Based on FCC filings for 245 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | VILLAGE OF HOWELLS serves 567 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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