Dawes County property record for 540 N Mears St, Chadron, NE 69337
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,020 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,940 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $933 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 230006019 |
| Primary APN | 230006019 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,020 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 13,940 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 35 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 540 N MEARS ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHADRON |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 69337-2024 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 01-SINGLE |
| Legal Description | BLOCK: 2 LOT: 13-14 ADDITION: VICTORY HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | ADDITION VICTORY HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13-14 |
| Jurisdiction | DAWES NE |
| Township / Civil Division | 02 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
540 N Mears St, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Dawes County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 25278 GREY ROCKS RD, CUSTER, SD 57730-9218 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 N Mears St was $933.
Source: Dawes County assessment roll, as of March 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawes County |
| Municipality | Chadron City |
| Unified School District | Chadron Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $67,410 (-) Land $21,605 Building $45,805 | $67,410 (-) Land $21,605 Building $45,805 | |
| 2025 | $933.00 | $67,410 Land $21,605 Building $45,805 | $67,410 Land $21,605 Building $45,805 |
| 2023 | $1,141.00 | $63,020 Land $6,355 Building $56,665 | $63,020 Land $6,355 Building $56,665 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 N Mears St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 16, 2011
| 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 540 N Mears St is moderate, ranking above 67% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 67% of the US · above 76% of Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mobius Communications Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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