Lancaster County property record for 5231 Colby St, Lincoln, NE 68504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,565 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,452 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $104,000 (Feb 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $2,731 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-17-418-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 17-17-418-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,565 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,582 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,165 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,165 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 765 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,452 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 143 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5231 COLBY ST |
|---|---|
| City | LINCOLN |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68504-3042 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | MILLS ADDITION TO UNIVERSITY PLACE, BLOCK 3, LOT 2, W2 & LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | MILLS ADDITION TO UNIVERSITY PLACE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER NE |
| Township / Civil Division | LINCOLN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 1001 |
5231 Colby St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2009.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of July 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5231 COLBY ST, LINCOLN, NE 68504-3042 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 17, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 17, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20097473 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5231 Colby St was $2,731.
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Municipality | Lincoln City |
| Unified School District | Lincoln Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,731.00 | $212,600 Land $42,000 Building $170,600 | $212,600 Land $42,000 Building $170,600 |
| 2023 | $3,368.00 | $201,000 Land $40,000 Building $161,000 | $201,000 Land $40,000 Building $161,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5231 Colby St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 15, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 55 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 55 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1984–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 5231 Colby 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 | CITY OF LINCOLN serves 296,000 people · EPA ID NE3110926 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023–2025) 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 595 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Allo Communications Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Windstream.
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