218 S 6th St, Howells, NE 68641 Property Records

Colfax County property record for 218 S 6th St, Howells, NE 68641

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,637 sqft · built 1992
Lot Size0.302 acres (13,140 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$303,000 (Nov 2024)
Tax Bill$3,235 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2020 Mortgage
May 2020 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN124139100

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN124139100

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,637 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,637 sqft
Basement Area1,637 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,637 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1992
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1992
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area13,140 sqft (0.302 acres)
Lot Dimensions146 ft deep x 90 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area624 sqft
DrivewayConcrete Driveway
Driveway Area1,248 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area224 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump

Location & Zoning

Street Address218 S 6TH ST
CityHOWELLS
StateNE
Zip68641-4068
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSINGLE FAM
Legal DescriptionLOT 3 EXC N 47' & N 17' OF LOT 4 BLK 34 ORIGINAL TOWN
Legal Subdivision30005
Legal Block34
Legal Lot Number3,4
JurisdictionCOLFAX NE
Township / Civil DivisionLINCOLN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1017
Census Tract964600

Owner

Source: Colfax County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1956 ROAD 14, HOWELLS, NE 68641-4046
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 27, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PLAINS COMMERCE BANK
May 27, 2020Deed of Distribution, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PLAINS COMMERCE BANK
Apr 2, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PLAINS COMMERCE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 13, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 13, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 2, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20241229
Prior Transfer DateMay 20, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc202000606
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOLFAX NE
Property Address218 S 6TH ST, HOWELLS, NE 68641-4068
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 2, 2024
Title CompanyLAKE COUNTY TITLE AND ESCROW, PLATEE COUNTY TITLE & ESCROW

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0202000607
DateMay 27, 2020
Instrument2020-00607
Lender
NamePLAINS COMMERCE BANK
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57106
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueJun 1, 2035

May 2020: Deed of Distribution, Transfer

Document TypeDeed of Distribution
JurisdictionCOLFAX NE
Recording DateMay 27, 2020
Property Address218 S 6TH ST, HOWELLS, NE 68641-4068
Document Number202000606
Instrument DateMay 20, 2020
Instrument2020-00606
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 29, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number202000607
DateMay 27, 2020
Instrument2020-00607
Lender
NamePLAINS COMMERCE BANK
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57106
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueJun 1, 2035

April 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOLFAX NE
Recording DateApr 2, 2018
Property Address218 S 6TH ST, HOWELLS, NE 68641-4068
Document Number201800312
Instrument DateMar 30, 2018
Instrument2018-00312
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 29, 2021
Title CompanyPAYETTE COUNTY TITLE AND ESCROW, PLATTE COUNTY TITLE & ESCROW

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$432.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants

Mortgage

Document Number201800313
DateApr 2, 2018
Instrument2018-00313
Lender
NamePLAINS COMMERCE BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Colfax County assessment roll, as of January 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNebraska
CountyColfax County
MunicipalityHowells Village
Unified School DistrictHowells-Dodge Consolidated Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$387,305 (+16.32%) Land $11,570 Building $375,735$387,305 (+16.32%) Land $11,570 Building $375,735
2025$3,235.00 (-18.14%)$332,970 (+6.64%) Land $4,965 Building $328,005$332,970 (+6.64%) Land $4,965 Building $328,005
2023$3,952.00$312,240 Land $4,965 Building $307,275$312,240 Land $4,965 Building $307,275

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 March 21, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims33 (1984–1996)
Claims Outside the SFHA20 of 33
Most Recent ClaimAug 1996 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Jun 1991 · 4 claims

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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 82% of Nebraska
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemVILLAGE OF HOWELLS
serves 567 people · EPA ID NE3103704
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionDec 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb
Copper1.58 mg/L (2020–2022)
action level 1.3 mg/L

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNitrate-Nitrite
resolved · Jul 2022
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jan 1998
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
Stealth Broadband
Fixed Wireless
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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