Dawes County property record for 401 Mears St, Chadron, NE 69337
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 996 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $73,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $733 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 230005258 |
| Primary APN | 230005258 |
|---|
| Units | 3 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 996 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,636 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 996 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,280 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,576 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,640 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 276 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 401 MEARS ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHADRON |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 69337-2878 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 01-SINGLE |
| Legal Description | BLOCK: 49 LOT: 16 ADDITION: WTC 3RD |
| Legal Subdivision | ADDITION WTC 3RD |
| Legal Block | 49 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | DAWES NE |
| Township / Civil Division | 05 |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5036 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
Source: Dawes County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 MEARS ST, CHADRON, NE 69337-2878 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 14, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20221330 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202300376 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DAWES NE |
| Property Address | 401 MEARS ST, CHADRON, NE 69337-2878 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202300686 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00686 |
| Name | CHADRON FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CHADRON, NE 69337 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2033 |
Source: Dawes County assessment roll, as of March 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawes County |
| Municipality | Chadron City |
| Unified School District | Chadron Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $57,745 (+8.99%) Land $22,480 Building $35,265 | $57,745 (+8.99%) Land $22,480 Building $35,265 | |
| 2025 | $733.00 (-52.92%) | $52,980 (-38.39%) Land $20,625 Building $32,355 | $52,980 (-38.39%) Land $20,625 Building $32,355 |
| 2023 | $1,557.00 | $85,995 Land $13,125 Building $72,870 | $85,995 Land $13,125 Building $72,870 |
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 June 16, 2011
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 | CITY OF CHADRON serves 6,257 people · EPA ID NE3104507 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2023 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 439 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Viaero Wireless.
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