Kearney County property record for 239 S Brown Ave, Minden, NE 68959
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 696 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,000 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $986 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0004939.00 |
| Primary APN | 0004939.00 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 696 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 696 sqft |
| Basement Area | 696 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 696 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,240 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 31 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 239 S BROWN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MINDEN |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68959-1907 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ALL LOT 4 & NORTH 8' OF LOT 5 BLOCK 8 PEARSON'S ADDITION-MINDEN |
| Legal Subdivision | PEARSON'S ADDITION-MINDEN |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5 |
| Jurisdiction | KEARNEY NE |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1098 |
| Census Tract | 966700 |
239 S Brown Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2018.
Source: Kearney County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 549 V RD, KEARNEY, NE 68845-8046 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018567 |
| Deed Book / Page | 251 / 293 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 6, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 000251/293 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KEARNEY NE |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 239 S BROWN AVE, MINDEN, NE 68959-1907 |
| Document Number | 000251/293 |
| Book / Page | 251 / 293 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00567 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $6.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 549 V RD, KEARNEY, NE 68845-8046 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 239 S Brown Ave was $986.
Source: Kearney County assessment roll, as of March 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Kearney County |
| Municipality | Minden City |
| Unified School District | Minden Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $67,380 (-14.06%) Land $22,765 Building $44,615 | $67,380 (-14.06%) Land $22,765 Building $44,615 | |
| 2025 | $986.00 | $78,405 Land $19,795 Building $58,610 | $78,405 Land $19,795 Building $58,610 |
| 2023 | $1,194.00 | $67,965 Land $17,160 Building $50,805 | $67,965 Land $17,160 Building $50,805 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 239 S Brown Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 23, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 239 S Brown Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | CITY OF MINDEN serves 3,118 people · EPA ID NE3109904 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 489 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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