Elko County property record for 228 5th St, Wells, NV 89835
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,060 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.334 acres (14,549 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,116 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 002-562-002 |
| Primary APN | 002-562-002 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,060 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,076 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,060 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,016 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,549 sqft (0.334 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 228 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELKO |
| State | NV |
| Zip | 89801-3704 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | FIRST ADDITION FILE 5279 AND WLY 15.00 OF AND ELY 7.00 OF |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-9 |
| Jurisdiction | ELKO NV |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
228 5th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2008.
Source: Elko County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 634, WELLS, NV 89835-0634 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 18, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000606259 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 228 5th St was $1,116 with a veteran's exemption, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Elko County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko County |
| Municipality | Wells City |
| Unified School District | Elko County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,116.00 (+3.05%) Veteran's exemption | $43,404 (+3.6%) Land $6,930 Building $36,474 | $124,011 (+3.6%) Land $19,800 Building $104,211 |
| 2025 | $1,083.00 Veteran's exemption | $41,895 Land $6,930 Building $34,965 | $119,700 Land $19,800 Building $99,900 |
| 2023 | $817.00 (+3.03%) | $29,099 (+18.95%) Land $1,986 Building $27,113 | $83,140 (+18.95%) Land $5,674 Building $77,466 |
| 2022 | $793.00 | $24,464 Land $1,986 Building $22,478 | $69,897 Land $5,674 Building $64,223 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 228 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 23, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 228 5th St is high, ranking above 84% of the US, with a 0.6% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 84% of the US · above 63% of Nevada |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.6% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 | WELLS MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT serves 1,300 people · EPA ID NV0000245 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 135 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Eccelerate Internet Cable | 300 / 100 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Beehive Broadband.
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