Buffalo County property record for 502 E 51st St, Kearney, NE 68847
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 0.5 ba · 1,775 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.298 acres (13,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,582 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 60206674312120 |
| Primary APN | 60206674312120 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 0.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,775 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,775 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,775 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,536 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 239 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,000 sqft (0.298 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 1 ft deep x 13,000 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,762 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 287 sqft |
| Patio Area | 92 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 60206674312120 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 502 E 51ST ST |
| City | KEARNEY |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68847-8511 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SINGLE FAM |
| Legal Description | COUNTRYSIDE ESTATES 2ND ADD LT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTRYSIDE ESTATES 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | BUFFALO NE |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 969203 |
502 E 51st St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2022.
Source: Buffalo County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 502 E 51ST ST, KEARNEY, NE 68847-8511 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA |
| Apr 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NAVY FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 30, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20224334 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUFFALO NE |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 502 E 51ST ST, KEARNEY, NE 68847-8511 |
| Document Number | 0202204334 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-04334 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | NEBRASKA TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $956.25 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Document Number | 0202204335 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-04335 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUFFALO NE |
| Property Address | 502 E 51ST ST, KEARNEY, NE 68847-8511 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 6, 2020 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202002070 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-02070 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 502 E 51st St was $5,582.
Source: Buffalo County assessment roll, as of February 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Buffalo County |
| Municipality | Kearney City |
| Unified School District | Kearney Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $458,675 (+5.58%) Land $58,195 Building $400,480 | $458,675 (+5.58%) Land $58,195 Building $400,480 | |
| 2025 | $5,582.00 | $434,425 Land $58,195 Building $376,230 | $434,425 Land $58,195 Building $376,230 |
| 2023 | $6,630.00 | $389,580 Land $56,500 Building $333,080 | $389,580 Land $56,500 Building $333,080 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 502 E 51st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 24, 2017 · 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 | 4 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 502 E 51st St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 KEARNEY serves 34,000 people · EPA ID NE3101906 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 6 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 293 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Great Plains Communications, Prairie Hills Wireless, Rise Broadband.
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