Polk County property record for 26 W Cedar Dr, Columbus, NE 68601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,240 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $101,100 (Sep 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $2,012 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 720023884 |
| Primary APN | 720023884 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,240 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,240 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,694 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,694 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 546 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 498 sqft |
| Patio Area | 99 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 110 sqft |
| Utility Building | 560 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 26 W CEDAR DR |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68601-0601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 01-SINGLE |
| Legal Description | MAP#: 2637-13-0-00000-000-0001. PART OF LOTS 2 & 3 IN NW1/4 NE1/4 & NE1/4 NW1/4 13-16-2 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 16 |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NE |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH OSCEOLA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 960000 |
26 W Cedar Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2008.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 W CEDAR DR, COLUMBUS, NE 68601-0601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 94 / 548 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 26 W Cedar Dr was $2,012.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Osceola Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $289,310 (+1.52%) Land $78,000 Building $211,310 | $289,310 (+1.52%) Land $78,000 Building $211,310 | |
| 2025 | $2,012.00 | $284,980 Land $78,000 Building $206,980 | $284,980 Land $78,000 Building $206,980 |
| 2023 | $3,166.00 | $278,658 Land $64,000 Building $214,658 | $278,658 Land $64,000 Building $214,658 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 W Cedar Dr in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 19, 2008 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1985–2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · Severe Winter Storm, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 26 W Cedar Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 73% of Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 101 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Stealth Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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