Custer County property record for 523 E Ewing Ave, Merna, NE 68856
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,840 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (14,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $98,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,033 (2025) |
| APN | 2309-00-0-00001-006-0001 |
| Primary APN | 2309-00-0-00001-006-0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,840 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 920 sqft |
| Basement Area | 920 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 920 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,000 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 526 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 523 E EWING AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MERNA |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68856-5620 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN BLOCK 6 LOTS 1-2 MERNA VILLAGE; MAP NO 2309-00-0-00001-006-0001 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN/MERNA |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | CUSTER NE |
| Township / Civil Division | KILFOIL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2144 |
| Census Tract | 971700 |
Source: Custer County records · APN 2309-00-0-00001-006-0001
Assessment roll updated February 27, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 307, MERNA, NE 68856-0307 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Custer County records · Assessment roll updated February 27, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Custer County |
| County Subdivision | Kilfoil Township |
| Municipality | Merna Village |
| Unified School District | Anselmo-Merna Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,033.00 (+5.09%) | $98,571 (+20.95%) Land $6,160 Building $92,411 | $98,571 (+20.95%) Land $6,160 Building $92,411 |
| 2023 | $983.00 | $81,500 Land $6,160 Building $75,340 | $81,500 Land $6,160 Building $75,340 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2019 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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| 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 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Consolidated Companies Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 167 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | VILLAGE OF MERNA serves 363 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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