Saunders County property record for 445 Birch St, Ashland, NE 68003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $72,000 (Mar 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,884 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3249-01-4-01005-001-0000 |
| Primary APN | 3249-01-4-01005-001-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,116 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 558 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,116 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 240 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 15 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 445 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | ASHLAND |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68003-2135 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SINGLE-FAM |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 BLK 1 E 11' W 44' VAC 5TH ST BEETISONS ADDITION ASHLAND; MAP NUMBER: 3249-01-4-01005-001-0000 |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 12 |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASHLAND-BEETISONS ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | SAUNDERS NE |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 968500 |
445 Birch St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2019.
Source: Saunders County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 445 BIRCH ST, ASHLAND, NE 68003-2135 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20193203 |
| Deed Book / Page | 515 / 293 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 22, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0005150294 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAUNDERS NE |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 445 BIRCH ST, ASHLAND, NE 68003-2135 |
| Document Number | 0005150293 |
| Book / Page | 515 / 293 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-03-203 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $162.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0005150294 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Book Page | 515/294 |
| Instrument | 2019-03-204 |
| Name | FARMERS MERCHANTS BANK ASHLAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2034 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 445 Birch St was $1,884.
Source: Saunders County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| Municipality | Ashland City |
| County | Saunders County |
| County Subdivision | Ashland Township |
| Unified School District | Ashland-Greenwood Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,884.00 | $133,516 Land $18,540 Building $114,976 | $133,516 Land $18,540 Building $114,976 |
| 2023 | $2,472.00 | $143,413 Land $18,540 Building $124,873 | $143,413 Land $18,540 Building $124,873 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 445 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 52 flood claims nearby since 1982.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 3, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 28 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 28 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 52 (1982–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 11 of 52 |
| 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 445 Birch St is moderate, ranking above 52% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · above 41% of Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | CITY OF ASHLAND serves 3,369 people · EPA ID NE3115506 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 2.46 mg/L (2026) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| 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 52 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 200 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Allo Communications, GigFire, Nextlink, Verizon.
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