Lancaster County property record for 5237 Spruce St, Lincoln, NE 68516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,965 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,294 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,961 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Sep 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-08-213-007-000 |
| Primary APN | 16-08-213-007-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,965 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,820 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,215 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,215 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 750 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 465 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,294 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 273 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 117 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5237 SPRUCE ST |
|---|---|
| City | LINCOLN |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68516-1331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | WOODS AND KELLYS ORIGINAL PLAT ADDITION TO COLLEGE VIEW, BLOCK 7, LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODS AND KELLYS ORIGINAL PLAT ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER NE |
| Township / Civil Division | LINCOLN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 2702 |
5237 Spruce St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of June 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5237 SPRUCE ST, LINCOLN, NE 68516-1331 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LINCOLN USDA FCU |
| Sep 17, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LINCOLN FSB/NE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER NE |
| Property Address | 5237 SPRUCE ST, LINCOLN, NE 68516-1331 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000044454 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020044454 |
| Name | LINCOLN USDA FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LINCOLN, NE 68520 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2030 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER NE |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5237 SPRUCE ST, LINCOLN, NE 68516-1331 |
| Document Number | 0000036810 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 36810 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2018 |
| Title Company | NEBRASKA LAND TITLE AND ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $405.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5237 SPRUCE ST LINCOLN NE 685161331, LINCOLN, NE 68516-1331 |
| Document Number | 36811 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 36811 |
| Name | LINCOLN FSB/NE |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | LINCOLN, NE 68508 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 16, 2033 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5237 Spruce St was $4,961, up 40.6% from the year before.
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 | $4,961.00 (+40.62%) | $280,900 Land $55,000 Building $225,900 | $280,900 Land $55,000 Building $225,900 |
| 2024 | $3,528.00 (-12.61%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,037.00 | $240,900 Land $50,000 Building $190,900 | $240,900 Land $50,000 Building $190,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5237 Spruce St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 15, 2026
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 5237 Spruce 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 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 643 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 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 200 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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