Dawes County property record for 452 Mears St, Chadron, NE 69337
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,594 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,115 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Nov 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 230004919 |
| Primary APN | 230004919 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,594 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,594 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 282 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 452 MEARS ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHADRON |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 69337-2531 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 01-SINGLE |
| Legal Description | BLOCK: 22 LOT: 2 ADDITION: WTC 1ST |
| Legal Subdivision | ADDITION WTC 1ST |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DAWES NE |
| Township / Civil Division | 03 |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5037 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
452 Mears St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2024.
Source: Dawes County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 452 MEARS ST, CHADRON, NE 69337-2531 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SECURITY FIRST BANK |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CENTENNIAL LENDING LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 29, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 29, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 10, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20181178 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 24, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202400628 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DAWES NE |
| Property Address | 452 MEARS ST, CHADRON, NE 69337-2531 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 202100157 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00157 |
| Name | SECURITY FIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LINCOLN, NE 68516 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DAWES NE |
| Recording Date | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Property Address | 452 MEARS ST, CHADRON, NE 69337-2531 |
| Document Number | 0201801178 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-01178 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Title Company | DAWES COUNTY ABSTRACT AND TITLE, DAWES COUNTY ABSTRACT & TITL |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $180.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Document Number | 0201801179 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-01179 |
| Name | CENTENNIAL LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2038 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 452 Mears St was $2,115.
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 | $166,475 (+9%) Land $22,480 Building $143,995 | $166,475 (+9%) Land $22,480 Building $143,995 | |
| 2025 | $2,115.00 | $152,730 Land $20,625 Building $132,105 | $152,730 Land $20,625 Building $132,105 |
| 2023 | $2,597.00 | $143,430 Land $20,625 Building $122,805 | $143,430 Land $20,625 Building $122,805 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 452 Mears St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 452 Mears 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 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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