Knox County property record for 501 E Norris St, Wausa, NE 68786
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 949 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.248 acres (10,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $511 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 540003128 |
| Primary APN | 540003128 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 949 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 949 sqft |
| Basement Area | 875 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 875 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,800 sqft (0.248 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 108 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Deck Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 501 E NORRIS ST |
|---|---|
| City | WAUSA |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68786-1576 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 01-SINGLE |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL BLK 15 S 108' OF LOTS 13 & 14 |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | KNOX NE |
| Township / Civil Division | LINCOLN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1098 |
| Census Tract | 976300 |
501 E Norris St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2018.
Source: Knox County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 E NORRIS ST, WAUSA, NE 68786-1576 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 144 / 5 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KNOX NE |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 501 E NORRIS ST, WAUSA, NE 68786-1576 |
| Document Number | 144/005 |
| Book / Page | 144 / 005 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 6, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $67.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 501 E Norris St was $511.
Source: Knox County assessment roll, as of March 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Knox County |
| County Subdivision | Lincoln Township |
| Municipality | Wausa Village |
| Unified School District | Wausa Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $51,825 (+16.74%) Land $6,825 Building $45,000 | $51,825 (+16.74%) Land $6,825 Building $45,000 | |
| 2025 | $511.00 | $44,395 Land $5,250 Building $39,145 | $44,395 Land $5,250 Building $39,145 |
| 2023 | $681.00 | $40,975 Land $4,375 Building $36,600 | $40,975 Land $4,375 Building $36,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 501 E Norris St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 1, 2015
| 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.
The area around 501 E Norris St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 WAUSA serves 592 people · EPA ID NE3110711 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 3 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 95 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications Cable | 1,000 / 25 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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