Gage County property record for 405 W 7th, Cortland, NE 68331
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,026 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (14,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,203 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Line of Credit Sep 2022 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007342000 |
| Primary APN | 007342000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,026 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,026 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,014 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,014 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,000 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Built-in |
| Garage Area | 648 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 405 W 7TH |
|---|---|
| City | CORTLAND |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68331-3094 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 01-SINGLE |
| Legal Description | LOTS 1-2 BLK 25 CORTLAND ORIG |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN OF CORTLAND |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | GAGE NE |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 964700 |
405 W 7th is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2022.
Source: Gage County records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 405 W 7TH, CORTLAND, NE 68331-3094 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SECURITY FIRST BANK |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NEBRASKA TITLE COMPANY-PA, NEBRASKA TITLE COMPANY |
| Aug 25, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 25, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20223112 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GAGE NE |
| Property Address | 405 W 7TH, CORTLAND, NE 68331-3094 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 405 W 7TH, CORTLAND, NE 68331-3094 |
| Document Number | 0202302614 |
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| Date | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-02614 |
| Name | SECURITY FIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LINCOLN, NE 68506 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GAGE NE |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 405 W 7TH, CORTLAND, NE 68331-3094 |
| Document Number | 0202203112 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-03112 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NEBRASKA TITLE COMPANY-PA, NEBRASKA TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $585.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GAGE NE |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 405 W 7TH, CORTLAND, NE 68331-3094 |
| Document Number | 0202002784 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-02784 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHASE TITLE SERVICES INC, CHARTER T&E SVCS INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $438.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Document Number | 0202002785 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-02785 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 405 W 7th was $3,203.
Source: Gage County assessment roll, as of March 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage County |
| County Subdivision | Highland Township |
| Municipality | Cortland Village |
| Unified School District | Norris School District 160 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $312,650 (+8.98%) Land $25,000 Building $287,650 | $312,650 (+8.98%) Land $25,000 Building $287,650 | |
| 2025 | $3,203.00 | $286,880 Land $25,000 Building $261,880 | $286,880 Land $25,000 Building $261,880 |
| 2023 | $4,095.00 | $249,555 Land $18,000 Building $231,555 | $249,555 Land $18,000 Building $231,555 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 405 W 7th in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 1, 2016
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 405 W 7th 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 CORTLAND serves 515 people · EPA ID NE3106706 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 39 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 500 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Big Red Communications, Verizon.
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