Colfax County property record for 318 S 4th St, Howells, NE 68641
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,287 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $36,000 (Jun 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $837 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 124140500 |
| Primary APN | 124140500 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,287 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,030 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,030 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 515 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1,014 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 318 S 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | HOWELLS |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68641-3005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SINGLE FAM |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 BLK 36 ORIGINAL TOWN |
| Legal Subdivision | 30005 |
| Legal Block | 36 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NE |
| Township / Civil Division | LINCOLN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1103 |
| Census Tract | 964600 |
Source: Colfax County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 434, HOWELLS, NE 68641-0434 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2007906 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NE |
| Property Address | 318 S 4TH ST, HOWELLS, NE 68641-3005 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365, TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202200567 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00567 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2032 |
Source: Colfax County assessment roll, as of January 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Colfax County |
| Municipality | Howells Village |
| Unified School District | Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $100,525 (+16.58%) Land $8,400 Building $92,125 | $100,525 (+16.58%) Land $8,400 Building $92,125 | |
| 2025 | $837.00 (-13.17%) | $86,230 (+13.12%) Land $5,040 Building $81,190 | $86,230 (+13.12%) Land $5,040 Building $81,190 |
| 2023 | $964.00 | $76,230 Land $5,040 Building $71,190 | $76,230 Land $5,040 Building $71,190 |
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 March 21, 2019 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 33 (1984–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 20 of 33 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1996 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | Moderate above 51% of the US · above 41% of Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 HOWELLS serves 567 people · EPA ID NE3103704 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.58 mg/L (2020–2022) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | Nitrate-Nitrite resolved · Jul 2022 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 1998 |
| 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 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Stealth Broadband Fixed Wireless | 200 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Viaero Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 5 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 40 / 3 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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