Platte County property record for 4609 Ernst St, Columbus, NE 68601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,195 sqft · built 2011 |
| Lot Size | 0.248 acres (10,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $182,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,158 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 710148207 |
| Primary APN | 710148207 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,195 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,195 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,195 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,195 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2011 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Architectural Style | Modular |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,840 sqft (0.248 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 543 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 76 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Street Address | 4609 ERNST ST |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68601-3923 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 01-SINGLE |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 BLOCK B BRADSHAW PLACE ADD COLUMBUS |
| Legal Subdivision | BRADSHAW PLACE ADD |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | PLATTE NE |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 965700 |
4609 Ernst St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2016.
Source: Platte County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4609 ERNST ST, COLUMBUS, NE 68601-3923 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Deed Book / Page | 235 / 340 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4609 Ernst St was $3,158.
Source: Platte County assessment roll, as of March 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| Municipality | Columbus City |
| County | Platte County |
| Unified School District | Columbus Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $253,305 (-) Land $26,000 Building $227,305 | $253,305 (-) Land $26,000 Building $227,305 | |
| 2025 | $3,158.00 | $253,305 Land $26,000 Building $227,305 | $253,305 Land $26,000 Building $227,305 |
| 2023 | $3,686.00 | $215,190 Land $26,000 Building $189,190 | $215,190 Land $26,000 Building $189,190 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4609 Ernst St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2010 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 4609 Ernst 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 | 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 COLUMBUS serves 24,028 people · EPA ID NE3114110 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Arsenic resolved · Oct 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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 220 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Allo Communications Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Rise Broadband, Verizon, Vyve Broadband.
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