Colfax County property record for 221 S 5th St, Howells, NE 68641
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,617 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $58,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $745 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 124089000 |
| Primary APN | 124089000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,617 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 588 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 200 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 480 sqft |
| Lean-To | 480 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 221 S 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | HOWELLS |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68641-4134 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SINGLE FAMILY |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 BLK 16 ORIGINAL TOWN |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NE |
| Township / Civil Division | LINCOLN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1101 |
| Census Tract | 964600 |
Source: Colfax County records, as of January 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 68, HOWELLS, NE 68641-0068 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022-851 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Colfax County assessment roll, as of December 31, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $745.00 (-0.27%) | $76,745 (+29.92%) Land $3,780 Building $72,965 | $76,745 (+29.92%) Land $3,780 Building $72,965 |
| 2023 | $747.00 | $59,070 Land $3,780 Building $55,290 | $59,070 Land $3,780 Building $55,290 |
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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