Seward County property record for 540 4th St, Bee, NE 68314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $61,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,322 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Second Mortgage Jul 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 800051513 |
| Primary APN | 800051513 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,248 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 3 sqft |
| Deck Area | 227 sqft |
| Patio Area | 227 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 540 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | BEE |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68314-2232 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SINGLE-FAM |
| Legal Description | BEE OUTLOT D SUBDIVISION BLOCK 15 LOTS 7 & 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION OLD |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-8 |
| Jurisdiction | SEWARD NE |
| Township / Civil Division | B |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2086 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
540 4th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Seward County records, as of February 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 4TH ST, BEE, NE 68314-2232 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jul 6, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Nov 1, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20213527 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0202103527 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SEWARD NE |
| Property Address | 540 4TH ST, BEE, NE 68314-2232 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0202502836 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202502836 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2046 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SEWARD NE |
| Property Address | 540 4TH ST, BEE, NE 68314-2232 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202102292 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202102292 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 324 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SEWARD NE |
| Recording Date | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 540 4TH ST, BEE, NE 68314-2232 |
| Document Number | 0202103527 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202103527 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC, AMROCK LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $137.25 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 540 4TH ST, BEE, NE 68314-2232 |
| Document Number | 0202103528 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202103528 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 348 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 4th St was $2,322.
Source: Seward County assessment roll, as of February 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| Municipality | Bee Village |
| County | Seward County |
| Unified School District | Seward Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,322.00 | $194,715 Land $13,090 Building $181,625 | $194,715 Land $13,090 Building $181,625 |
| 2023 | $2,799.00 | $182,557 Land $13,090 Building $169,467 | $182,557 Land $13,090 Building $169,467 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 4th St 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 April 30, 2020 · 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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2005) |
| 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 540 4th 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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 | VILLAGE OF BEE serves 109 people · EPA ID NE3115910 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 31 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Windstream.
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