Lancaster County property record for 540 Walnut St, Hallam, NE 68368
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 5 ba · 2,248 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.539 acres (23,522 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Feb 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $8,507 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-30-401-011-000 |
| Primary APN | 07-30-401-011-000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,248 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,248 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,384 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 23,522 sqft (0.539 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 190 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,014 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Lawn Sprinklers | Lawn Sprinklers |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 540 WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | HALLAM |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68368 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | HALLAM, BLOCK 1, LOT 12, E1/2 & LOTS 13 & 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | HALLAM |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER NE |
| Township / Civil Division | BUDA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3186 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
540 Walnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 1999.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 WALNUT ST, HALLAM, NE 68368 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 19, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 99-009955 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER NE |
| Property Address | 540 WALNUT ST, HALLAM, NE 68368 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 19, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 WALNUT ST, HALLAM, NE 68368 |
| Document Number | 0000047686 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022047686 |
| Name | SMARTFI HOME LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92122 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 905 Months |
| Due | Apr 25, 2098 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Walnut St was $8,507 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of December 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Municipality | Hallam Village |
| Unified School District | Crete Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,507.00 Homeowner's exemption | $453,600 Land $58,500 Building $395,100 | $453,600 Land $58,500 Building $395,100 |
| 2023 | $1,529.00 Homeowner's exemption | $381,800 Land $54,600 Building $327,200 | $381,800 Land $54,600 Building $327,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 15, 2026 · 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 | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 540 Walnut St is low, with 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 96% of the US · lower than 91% of Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 HALLAM serves 308 people · EPA ID NE3110922 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Allo Communications Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Big Red Communications Fixed Wireless | 200 / 100 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Zito Media Cable | 100 / 25 |
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