Sherman County property record for 245 Howells Ave, Ashton, NE 68817
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,838 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.643 acres (28,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,163 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2725-00-0-20034-001-0237 |
| Primary APN | 2725-00-0-20034-001-0237 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 16 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,838 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,419 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,419 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,400 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 28,000 sqft (0.643 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 200 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 325 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 724 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Street Address | 245 HOWELLS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ASHTON |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68817-4518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 01-SINGLE |
| Legal Description | LOTS 1 THRU 4, BLK 1 TAYLORS 2ND ADD 4 LOTS ASH VILL |
| Legal Range | 13 |
| Legal Township | 15 |
| Legal Section | 00 |
| Legal Subdivision | TAYLOR'S 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-4 |
| Jurisdiction | SHERMAN NE |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2142 |
| Census Tract | 970100 |
Source: Sherman County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | HOWELLS AVE, ASHTON, NE 68817 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Sherman County assessment roll, as of March 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| Municipality | Ashton Village |
| County | Sherman County |
| Unified School District | Loup City Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $121,920 (+7.63%) Land $4,340 Building $117,580 | $121,920 (+7.63%) Land $4,340 Building $117,580 | |
| 2025 | $1,163.00 (-36.72%) | $113,280 (-6.01%) Land $4,340 Building $108,940 | $113,280 (-6.01%) Land $4,340 Building $108,940 |
| 2023 | $1,838.00 | $120,525 Land $4,340 Building $116,185 | $120,525 Land $4,340 Building $116,185 |
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 May 16, 2008 · 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 |
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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 ASHTON serves 196 people · EPA ID NE3116301 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) 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 89 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| NCTC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Prairie Hills Wireless.
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