Custer County property record for 404 E Center Ave, Merna, NE 68856
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,329 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 1.79 acres (77,972 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,627 (2025) |
| APN | 000475350 |
| Primary APN | 000475350 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,329 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,329 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,120 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 77,972 sqft (1.79 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 341 ft deep x 230 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 750 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Utility Building | 60 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 404 E CENTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MERNA |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68856-5580 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARCELS SEC 32-18-21 SWSE 1.79 ACRES MERNA VILLAGE; MAP NO 2309-00-0-00012-000-0003 |
| Legal Range | 21 |
| Legal Township | 18 |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | CUSTER NE |
| Township / Civil Division | KILFOIL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2114 |
| Census Tract | 971700 |
404 E Center Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2017.
Source: Custer County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 404 E CENTER AVE, MERNA, NE 68856-5580 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 404 E Center Ave was $1,627.
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 | $153,869 (-0.91%) Land $34,448 Building $119,421 | $153,869 (-0.91%) Land $34,448 Building $119,421 | |
| 2025 | $1,627.00 | $155,289 Land $21,590 Building $133,699 | $155,289 Land $21,590 Building $133,699 |
| 2023 | $1,549.00 | $128,355 Land $21,590 Building $106,765 | $128,355 Land $21,590 Building $106,765 |
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 404 E Center Ave; 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 404 E Center 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 67% of the US · lower than 77% of Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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