Colfax County property record for 218 S 1st St, Howells, NE 68641
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,908 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.337 acres (14,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $153,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,264 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 124082500 |
| Primary APN | 124082500 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,908 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,700 sqft (0.337 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 592 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 500 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 218 S 1ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | HOWELLS |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68641-3305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SINGLE FAM |
| Legal Description | S 15' OF LOT 3, LOT 4, N1/2 LOT 5 BLK 15 ORIGINAL TOWN |
| Legal Subdivision | 30005 |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4,5 |
| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NE |
| Township / Civil Division | LINCOLN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1061 |
| Census Tract | 964600 |
Source: Colfax County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1300 H ST, PAWNEE CITY, NE 68420-3631 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2024 | Survivorship Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA |
| Aug 20, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CEDAR RAPIDS STATE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024403 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Survivorship Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NE |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 218 S 1ST ST, HOWELLS, NE 68641-3305 |
| Document Number | 0202400403 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00403 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2024 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWART TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $344.25 |
| 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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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Document Number | 0202400404 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00404 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NE |
| Property Address | 218 S 1ST ST, HOWELLS, NE 68641-3305 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 201800963 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00963 |
| Name | CEDAR RAPIDS STATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CEDAR RAPIDS, NE 68627 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2048 |
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 | $153,355 (+17.86%) Land $12,350 Building $141,005 | $153,355 (+17.86%) Land $12,350 Building $141,005 | |
| 2025 | $1,264.00 | $130,120 (+24.03%) Land $3,465 Building $126,655 | $130,120 (+24.03%) Land $3,465 Building $126,655 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $104,910 Land $3,465 Building $101,445 | $104,910 Land $3,465 Building $101,445 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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