Sherman County property record for 305 Howells Ave, Ashton, NE 68817
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,820 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (14,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $809 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2725-00-0-20034-002-0257 |
| Primary APN | 2725-00-0-20034-002-0257 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,820 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Basement Area | 728 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 728 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1908 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,000 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 696 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 410 sqft |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Patio Area | 48 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 305 HOWELLS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ASHTON |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68817-4517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 01-SINGLE |
| Legal Description | LOTS 1 & 2, BLK 2, TAYLORS 2ND 2 LOTS ASH VILL |
| Legal Range | 13 |
| Legal Township | 15 |
| Legal Section | 00 |
| Legal Subdivision | TAYLOR'S 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | SHERMAN NE |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2141 |
| Census Tract | 970100 |
305 Howells Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2023.
Source: Sherman County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78583 483RD AVE, ASHTON, NE 68817-2228 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 305 Howells Ave was $809.
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 | $84,230 (+6.88%) Land $2,380 Building $81,850 | $84,230 (+6.88%) Land $2,380 Building $81,850 | |
| 2025 | $809.00 | $78,810 Land $2,380 Building $76,430 | $78,810 Land $2,380 Building $76,430 |
| 2023 | $862.00 Homeowner's exemption | $83,360 Land $2,380 Building $80,980 | $83,360 Land $2,380 Building $80,980 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 305 Howells Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 305 Howells Ave 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 96% of the US · lower than 91% of Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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