Johnson County property record for 540 Maple St, Sterling, NE 68443
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.75 ba · 972 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,660 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 490011918 |
| Primary APN | 490011918 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 972 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 972 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 972 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Depth | 135 ft Depth |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 778 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Patio Area | 326 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 540 MAPLE ST |
|---|---|
| City | STERLING |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68443-6008 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SINGLE FAM |
| Legal Description | STERLING -- MANNS ADD S2 LOT 4 & ALL LOT 5 BLK 8 (.23A); MAP NUMBER: 3933-00-0-20045-008-0300 |
| Legal Subdivision | MANNS ADD |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSON NE |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2060 |
| Census Tract | 967500 |
Source: Johnson County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 MAPLE ST, STERLING, NE 68443-6008 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 24, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 22, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0054000650 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Johnson County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Johnson County |
| Municipality | Sterling Village |
| Unified School District | Sterling Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,660.00 (-12.31%) | $143,383 (+35.65%) Land $16,172 Building $127,211 | $143,383 (+35.65%) Land $16,172 Building $127,211 |
| 2023 | $1,893.00 | $105,697 Land $10,108 Building $95,589 | $105,697 Land $10,108 Building $95,589 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 17, 2006 · 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 |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.5% 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 STERLING serves 502 people · EPA ID NE3109706 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2022–2024) 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 104 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Zito Media Cable | 100 / 25 |
May also be available: Big Red Communications.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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