Custer County property record for 357 N Thomas St, Merna, NE 68856
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,003 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (14,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $952 (2025) |
| APN | 2309-00-0-00001-001-0007 |
| Primary APN | 2309-00-0-00001-001-0007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,003 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,764 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,434 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,138 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 868 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 270 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| 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 | 608 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 256 sqft |
| Patio Area | 256 sqft |
| Utility Building | 120 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Street Address | 357 N THOMAS ST |
|---|---|
| City | MERNA |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68856-5549 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN BLOCK 1 LOTS 7-8 MERNA VILLAGE; MAP NO 2309-00-0-00001-001-0007 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-8 |
| Jurisdiction | CUSTER NE |
| Township / Civil Division | KILFOIL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2118 |
| Census Tract | 971700 |
357 N Thomas St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Custer County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 357 N THOMAS ST, MERNA, NE 68856-5549 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 357 N Thomas St was $952 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Custer County assessment roll, as of February 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Custer County |
| County Subdivision | Kilfoil Township |
| Municipality | Merna Village |
| Unified School District | Anselmo-Merna Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $138,130 (-2.16%) Land $9,800 Building $128,330 | $138,130 (-2.16%) Land $9,800 Building $128,330 | |
| 2025 | $952.00 Homeowner's exemption | $141,186 Land $6,160 Building $135,026 | $141,186 Land $6,160 Building $135,026 |
| 2023 | $1,121.00 Homeowner's exemption | $115,769 Land $6,160 Building $109,609 | $115,769 Land $6,160 Building $109,609 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 357 N Thomas St; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2019 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 357 N Thomas St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 82% of Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 MERNA serves 363 people · EPA ID NE3104108 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 167 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Consolidated Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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