Colfax County property record for 221 Center St, Howells, NE 68641
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,500 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $33,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $286 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Mortgage Feb 2019 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 124031000 |
| Primary APN | 124031000 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 221 CENTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | HOWELLS |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68641-4140 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Local Zoning Code | COMMERCIAL |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 BLK 7 ORIGINAL TOWN |
| Legal Subdivision | 30005 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NE |
| Township / Civil Division | LINCOLN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1110 |
| Census Tract | 964600 |
Source: Colfax County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 CENTER ST, HOWELLS, NE 68641-4140 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FRONTIER BANK |
| Feb 25, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit FRONTIER BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 25, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20251445 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NE |
| Property Address | 221 CENTER ST, HOWELLS, NE 68641-4140 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 201901169 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-01169 |
| Name | FRONTIER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MADISON, NE 68748 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NE |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 221 CENTER ST, HOWELLS, NE 68641-4140 |
| Document Number | 0201900207 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-00207 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, NORTHEAST NEBRASKA T&E |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $40.50 |
| 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 | 0201900208 |
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| Date | Feb 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-00208 |
| Name | FRONTIER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $39,620 (+34.17%) Land $1,065 Building $38,555 | $39,620 (+34.17%) Land $1,065 Building $38,555 | |
| 2025 | $286.00 (-1.72%) | $29,530 (+28.09%) Land $625 Building $28,905 | $29,530 (+28.09%) Land $625 Building $28,905 |
| 2023 | $291.00 | $23,055 Land $625 Building $22,430 | $23,055 Land $625 Building $22,430 |
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 |
|---|
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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