Colfax County property record for 220 S 5th St, Howells, NE 68641
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,636 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,450 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 124091500 |
| Primary APN | 124091500 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Building Area | 1,636 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Built-in |
| Garage Area | 364 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 836 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 220 S 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | HOWELLS |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68641-4134 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SINGLE FAM |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 BLK 17 ORIGINAL TOWN |
| Legal Subdivision | 30005 |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NE |
| Township / Civil Division | LINCOLN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1102 |
| 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 | PO BOX 125, HOWELLS, NE 68641-0125 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023709 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Survivorship Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NE |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 220 S 5TH ST, HOWELLS, NE 68641-4134 |
| Document Number | 0202300709 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00709 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Title Company | AMBASSADOR TITLE SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $337.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Document Number | 0202300710 |
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| Date | Aug 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00710 |
| Name | PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHANTILLY, VA 20151 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
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 | $172,935 (+15.88%) Land $8,400 Building $164,535 | $172,935 (+15.88%) Land $8,400 Building $164,535 | |
| 2025 | $1,450.00 (-23.68%) | $149,235 (-0.6%) Land $5,040 Building $144,195 | $149,235 (-0.6%) Land $5,040 Building $144,195 |
| 2023 | $1,900.00 (+27.69%) | $150,130 (+56.32%) Land $5,040 Building $145,090 | $150,130 (+56.32%) Land $5,040 Building $145,090 |
| 2022 | $1,488.00 | $96,040 Land $5,040 Building $91,000 | $96,040 Land $5,040 Building $91,000 |
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 | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.5% 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 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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