542 Chestnut St, Hickman, NE 68372 Property Records

Lancaster County property record for 542 Chestnut St, Hickman, NE 68372

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,467 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size0.327 acres (14,235 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$2,420 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Mortgage
Jun 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-34-101-008-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-34-101-008-000
Alternative APN
  • 56023

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Building Area1,467 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,992 sqft
1st Floor Area1,017 sqft
Basement Area615 sqft
Finished Basement450 sqft
Unfinished Basement165 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1965
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1965
Architectural StyleSplit Foyer
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area14,235 sqft (0.327 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 95 ft wide
View / LotTraffic
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area360 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Deck Area144 sqft
Patio Area144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address542 CHESTNUT ST
CityHICKMAN
StateNE
Zip68372-9625
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionHICKMAN HEIGHTS, BLOCK 2, LOT 8
Legal SubdivisionHICKMAN HEIGHTS
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionLANCASTER NE
Township / Civil DivisionSALTILLO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3005
Census Tract10401

Owner

Source: Lancaster County records, as of July 21, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address542 CHESTNUT ST, HICKMAN, NE 68372-9625
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 13, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Jun 25, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 21, 2014
Deed SaleAug 21, 2014
Prior SaleDec 23, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201432130
Prior Transfer DateAug 12, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc0000032130
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLANCASTER NE
Property Address542 CHESTNUT ST, HICKMAN, NE 68372-9625
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 2, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000054987
DateSep 13, 2021
Instrument2021054987
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressBOCA RATON, FL 33431
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term296 Months
DueMay 1, 2046

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLANCASTER NE
Property Address542 CHESTNUT ST, HICKMAN, NE 68372-9625
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 19, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000029315
DateJun 25, 2020
Instrument2020029315
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term292 Months
DueOct 1, 2044

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNebraska
CountyLancaster County
MunicipalityHickman City
Unified School DistrictNorris School District 160 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,420.00 (-21.94%)$192,100 (+16.14%) Land $48,000 Building $144,100$192,100 (+16.14%) Land $48,000 Building $144,100
2023$3,100.00$165,400 Land $44,000 Building $121,400$165,400 Land $44,000 Building $121,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 15, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 15 policies
Nearby Flood Policies15 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2015–2020)
Most Recent ClaimJul 2020 · rainfall accumulation

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 91% of Nebraska
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF HICKMAN
serves 3,300 people · EPA ID NE3110917
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2026
Lead2 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 323 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Nextlink
Fiber · Fixed Wireless
5,000 / 5,000
Allo Communications
Fiber
2,300 / 2,300
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
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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