Colfax County property record for 221 N 5th St, Howells, NE 68641 · Last verified February 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,017 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 124005000 |
| Primary APN | 124005000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,164 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Deck Area | 276 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 221 N 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | HOWELLS |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68641-4076 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 BLK 2 ORIGINAL TOWN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NE |
| Township / Civil Division | LINCOLN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 964600 |
Source: Colfax County records · APN 124005000
Assessment roll updated December 31, 2025 · Last verified February 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 N 5TH ST, HOWELLS, NE 68641-4076 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024-1376 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 26, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 200801261 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NE |
| Property Address | 221 N 5TH ST, HOWELLS, NE 68641-4076 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | , 2017-00145 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 09, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00145 |
| Name | PINNACLE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SCHUYLER, NE 68661 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2037 |
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 | $1,017.00 (-16.37%) | $104,705 (+8.95%) Land $5,040 Building $99,665 | $104,705 (+8.95%) Land $5,040 Building $99,665 |
| 2023 | $1,216.00 | $96,105 Land $5,040 Building $91,065 | $96,105 Land $5,040 Building $91,065 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Colfax County (31037C), updated March 21, 2019 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 310379646001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Reduced by levee depends on levee performance |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| 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 Storm |
|
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| 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, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 245 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Midstates Data Transport | Fixed Wireless (unlicensed) | 200 / 20 |
| LTD Broadband | Fixed Wireless (licensed-by-rule) | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| NE Colorado Cellular | Fixed Wireless (licensed-by-rule) | 100 / 5 |
| Lumen Technologies | DSL | 40 / 3 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available at this address: Midstates Data Transport. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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