Dawes County property record for 520 Mears St, Chadron, NE 69337
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,150 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $61,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,685 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2016 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 230005225 |
| Primary APN | 230005225 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,150 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 790 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,550 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 760 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 90 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 520 MEARS ST |
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| City | CHADRON |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 69337-2533 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 01-SINGLE |
| Legal Description | BLOCK: 47 LOT: 3 ADDITION: WTC 3RD |
| Legal Subdivision | ADDITION WTC 3RD |
| Legal Block | 47 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | DAWES NE |
| Township / Civil Division | 03 |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5055 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
Source: Dawes County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 202, OELRICHS, SD 57763-0202 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 12, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 12, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016931 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0201600931 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DAWES NE |
| Recording Date | Sep 12, 2016 |
| Property Address | 520 MEARS ST, CHADRON, NE 69337-2533 |
| Document Number | 0201600931 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2016 |
| Instrument | 2016-00931 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $137.25 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0201600933 |
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| Date | Sep 12, 2016 |
| Instrument | 2016-00933 |
| Name | FARMERS STATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Sep 15, 2026 |
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 | $132,675 (+9%) Land $22,480 Building $110,195 | $132,675 (+9%) Land $22,480 Building $110,195 | |
| 2025 | $1,685.00 (-19.76%) | $121,720 (+4.93%) Land $20,625 Building $101,095 | $121,720 (+4.93%) Land $20,625 Building $101,095 |
| 2023 | $2,100.00 | $116,005 Land $20,625 Building $95,380 | $116,005 Land $20,625 Building $95,380 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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