Nemaha County property record for 438 Jilson St, Bern, KS 66408
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,638 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.56 acres (24,394 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $540 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 066-025-16-0-30-01-004.00-0 |
| Primary APN | 066-025-16-0-30-01-004.00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,638 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 144 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 144 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,394 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 594 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 273 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R427 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 438 JILSON ST |
| City | BERN |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66408-8079 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BERN ORIGINAL, S16, T01, R13, ACRES 0.56, LOT H & LOT 1 & 2 & W2 LOT 3 BLK 9 LOT SIZE 172 X 142 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 01S |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERN ORIGINAL |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-3 |
| Jurisdiction | NEMAHA KS |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4067 |
| Census Tract | 480200 |
438 Jilson St, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Nemaha County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 115, BERN, KS 66408-0115 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 438 Jilson St was $540.
Source: Nemaha County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| Municipality | Bern City |
| County | Nemaha County |
| County Subdivision | Washington Township |
| Unified School District | Prairie Hills Unified School District 113 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,623 Land $936 Building $3,687 | $40,200 Land $8,140 Building $32,060 | |
| 2025 | $540.00 | ||
| 2023 | $6,606 Land $800 Building $5,806 | $57,450 Land $6,960 Building $50,490 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 438 Jilson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 28, 2022
| 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 438 Jilson 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 96% of the US · lower than 89% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| 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 BERN serves 163 people · EPA ID KS2013104 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 117 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blue Valley Technologies Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 800 / 400 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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