538 E Bek Ave, Seward, NE 68434 Property Records

Seward County property record for 538 E Bek Ave, Seward, NE 68434

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size	0.139 acres (6,098 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$2,216 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2019 Line of Credit Nov 2020 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`800075560`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`800075560`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	11 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,248 sqft
Basement Area	1,248 sqft
Finished Basement	624 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1976
Architectural Style	Split Level
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,098 sqft (0.139 acres)
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Deck Area	136 sqft
Patio Area	190 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	538 E BEK AVE
City	SEWARD
State	NE
Zip	68434-1105
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SINGLE-FAMILY
Legal Description	SEWARD BADER 2ND ADDITION BLK 1 W 65.24' OF S 10' LOT 15 & W 65. 24' LOT 16
Legal Subdivision	BADER 2ND ADDITION
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	15-16
Jurisdiction	SEWARD NE
Township / Civil Division	SEWARD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1016
Census Tract	960300

Owner

538 E Bek Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2009.

Source: Seward County records, as of February 9, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	538 E BEK AVE, SEWARD, NE 68434-1105
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 6, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit GREAT WESTERN BANK
Nov 10, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UNION BANK & TRUST CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Apr 8, 2009
Transfer Doc	0200900993
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SEWARD NE
Property Address	538 E BEK AVE, SEWARD, NE 68434-1105
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 13, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0201900840
Date	May 6, 2019
Instrument	201900840

Lender

Name	GREAT WESTERN BANK
Type	Bank
Address	LINCOLN, NE 68521

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	59 Months
Due	Apr 25, 2024

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SEWARD NE
Property Address	538 E BEK AVE, SEWARD, NE 68434-1105
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 13, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0202003453
Date	Nov 10, 2020
Instrument	202003453

Lender

Name	UNION BANK & TRUST CO
Type	Bank
Address	LINCOLN, NE 68501

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	120 Months
Due	Nov 4, 2030

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 538 E Bek Ave was $2,216, down 3.3% from the year before.

Source: Seward County assessment roll, as of December 31, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Nebraska
County	Seward County
Municipality	Seward City
Unified School District	Seward Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,216.00 (-3.27%)	$206,046 (+2.62%) Land $21,289 Building $184,757	$206,046 (+2.62%) Land $21,289 Building $184,757
2024	$2,291.00 (-14.51%)	$200,783 (+8.95%) Land $19,325 Building $181,458	$200,783 (+8.95%) Land $19,325 Building $181,458
2023	$2,680.00	$184,287 Land $19,325 Building $164,962	$184,287 Land $19,325 Building $164,962

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 538 E Bek Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2020

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

Wildfire risk around 538 E Bek Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 93% of Nebraska
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF SEWARD serves 7,700 people · EPA ID NE3115905
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Jun 2023
Lead	2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 365 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Allo Communications Fiber	2,300 / 2,300
Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area	2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: GigFire, Nextlink.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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