Merrick County property record for 538 U Rd, Palmer, NE 68864
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,910 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 20.4 acres (889,060 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,373 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Line of Credit Nov 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0005914.03 |
| Primary APN | 0005914.03 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,910 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,912 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,910 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,888 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,888 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 889,060 sqft (20.4 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 700 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 270 sqft |
| Utility Building | 3,200 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 538 U RD |
|---|---|
| City | PALMER |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68864-1113 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 05-AGRICUL |
| Legal Description | TRACT IN NW1/4 94-49LP PFD |
| Legal Range | 08 |
| Legal Township | 14 |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | NW1.4 S2-T14N-R8W OF 6TH PM |
| Jurisdiction | MERRICK NE |
| Township / Civil Division | LOUP |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3087 |
| Census Tract | 966700 |
538 U Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Merrick County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 U RD, PALMER, NE 68864-1113 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PNC BANK NA |
| Nov 10, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PNC BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERRICK NE |
| Property Address | 538 U RD, PALMER, NE 68864-1113 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 538 U RD, PALMER, NE 68864-1113 |
| Document Number | 0202301320 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-01320 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Nov 17, 2063 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERRICK NE |
| Property Address | 538 U RD, PALMER, NE 68864-1113 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 538 U RD, PALMER, NE 68864-1113 |
| Document Number | 0202301320 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-01320 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Nov 17, 2063 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 538 U Rd was $3,373.
Source: Merrick County assessment roll, as of March 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Merrick County |
| County Subdivision | Loup Township |
| Unified School District | Palmer Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $531,895 (+29.16%) Land $72,855 Building $459,040 | $550,109 (+33.58%) Land $91,069 Building $459,040 | |
| 2025 | $3,373.00 | $411,810 Land $71,015 Building $340,795 | $411,810 Land $71,015 Building $340,795 |
| 2023 | $4,919.00 | $404,810 Land $64,015 Building $340,795 | $404,810 Land $64,015 Building $340,795 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 538 U Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2005.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 11, 2015 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2005 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 538 U Rd is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · lower than 67% of Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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