Webster County property record for 542 N Franklin St, Red Cloud, NE 68970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 776 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $572 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000149500 |
| Primary APN | 000149500 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 776 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 776 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,100 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 542 N FRANKLIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | RED CLOUD |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68970-2259 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 01-SINGLE |
| Legal Description | LOTS 13 & 14 BLOCK 3 RADCLIFF'S ADDITIONRED CLOUD |
| Legal Range | 11 |
| Legal Township | 02 |
| Legal Section | 00 |
| Legal Subdivision | RADCLIFF'S ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,14 |
| Jurisdiction | WEBSTER NE |
| Township / Civil Division | 5 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2079 |
| Census Tract | 965100 |
542 N Franklin St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2025.
Source: Webster County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 N FRANKLIN ST, RED CLOUD, NE 68970-2259 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2020 / 2841 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 2025002416 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEBSTER NE |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 542 N FRANKLIN ST, RED CLOUD, NE 68970-2259 |
| Document Number | 02020/2841 |
| Book / Page | 2020 / 2841 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $33.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
The 2025 property tax bill for 542 N Franklin St was $572.
Source: Webster County assessment roll, as of March 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Webster County |
| Municipality | Red Cloud City |
| Unified School District | Red Cloud Community Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $61,930 (+23.19%) Land $1,315 Building $60,615 | $61,930 (+23.19%) Land $1,315 Building $60,615 | |
| 2025 | $572.00 | $50,270 Land $1,315 Building $48,955 | $50,270 Land $1,315 Building $48,955 |
| 2023 | $726.00 | $48,645 Land $1,095 Building $47,550 | $48,645 Land $1,095 Building $47,550 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 542 N Franklin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 16, 2008 · 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2017 · other causes |
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 542 N Franklin 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 80% of the US · lower than 82% 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 | CITY OF RED CLOUD serves 991 people · EPA ID NE3118301 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 321 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, T-Mobile, Viaero Wireless.
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