Sherman County property record for 475 Howells Ave, Ashton, NE 68817
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,520 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (14,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $89,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $636 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2725-00-0-20016-001-0285 |
| Primary APN | 2725-00-0-20016-001-0285 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,520 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,168 sqft |
| Basement Area | 818 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 818 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,000 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 496 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 152 sqft |
| Deck Area | 30 sqft |
| Patio Area | 30 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 475 HOWELLS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ASHTON |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68817 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 01-SINGLE |
| Legal Description | LOTS 1 & 2, BLK 1, O & D'S ADD 2 LOTS ASH VILL |
| Legal Range | 13 |
| Legal Township | 15 |
| Legal Section | 00 |
| Legal Subdivision | O & D'S ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | SHERMAN NE |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2139 |
| Census Tract | 970100 |
475 Howells Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Sherman County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 475 HOWELLS AVE, ASHTON, NE 68817 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 475 Howells Ave was $636.
Source: Sherman County assessment roll, as of March 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| Municipality | Ashton Village |
| County | Sherman County |
| Unified School District | Loup City Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $66,615 (+7.37%) Land $2,380 Building $64,235 | $66,615 (+7.37%) Land $2,380 Building $64,235 | |
| 2025 | $636.00 | $62,040 Land $2,380 Building $59,660 | $62,040 Land $2,380 Building $59,660 |
| 2023 | $1,005.00 | $65,880 Land $2,380 Building $63,500 | $65,880 Land $2,380 Building $63,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 475 Howells Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 16, 2008 · 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 |
| 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 475 Howells Ave 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 ASHTON serves 196 people · EPA ID NE3116301 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) 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 89 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| NCTC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Prairie Hills Wireless.
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