561 Chestnut St, Syracuse, NE 68446 Property Records

Otoe County property record for 561 Chestnut St, Syracuse, NE 68446

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,029 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.13 acres (5,663 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$173,000 (Jan 2025)
Tax Bill	$1,833 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2023 Mortgage Sep 2015 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`000597500`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`000597500`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,029 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,029 sqft
Basement Area	1,029 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,029 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 1950
Exterior Material	Other
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Built-Up Asphalt
Lot Area	5,663 sqft (0.13 acres)
Lot Dimensions	88 ft deep x 62 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	576 sqft
Driveway	Driveway
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Patio Area	16 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Street Address	561 CHESTNUT ST
City	SYRACUSE
State	NE
Zip	68446
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SINGLE-FAM
Legal Description	S1/2 LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 1 GRAY'S 1ST ADD TO SYRACUSE; MAP NUMBER: 3703-00-0-30600-001-0001
Legal Subdivision	GRAY'S 1ST ADD
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	1-2
Jurisdiction	OTOE NE
Township / Civil Division	SYRACUSE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1121
Census Tract	966700

Owner

561 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2025.

Source: Otoe County records, as of June 2, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	561 CHESTNUT ST, SYRACUSE, NE 68446
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 27, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage COUNTRYSIDE BANK
Sep 21, 2015	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COUNTRYWIDE BANK FSB
Aug 16, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage FIRSTBANK OF NEBRASKA
Nov 16, 2009	Joint Tenancy Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COUNTRYSIDE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 28, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 28, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 16, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2025217
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

June 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	OTOE NE
Property Address	561 CHESTNUT ST, SYRACUSE, NE 68446
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	561 CHESTNUT ST, SYRACUSE, NE 68446

Mortgage

Document Number	0202301245
Date	Jun 27, 2023
Instrument	202301245

Lender

Name	COUNTRYSIDE BANK
Type	Bank
Address	SYRACUSE, NE 68446

Agreement

Type	Closed-End Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	72 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2029

September 2015: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	OTOE NE
Property Address	561 CHESTNUT ST, SYRACUSE, NE 68446
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0201502150
Date	Sep 21, 2015
Instrument	201502150

Lender

Name	COUNTRYWIDE BANK FSB
Type	Bank
Address	SYRACUSE, NE 68446

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	120 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2025

August 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	OTOE NE
Property Address	561 CHESTNUT ST, SYRACUSE, NE 68446
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0202401676
Date	Aug 16, 2024
Instrument	202401676

Lender

Name	FIRSTBANK OF NEBRASKA
Type	Bank
Address	SYRACUSE, NE 68446

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

November 2009: Joint Tenancy Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Joint Tenancy Deed
Jurisdiction	OTOE NE
Recording Date	Nov 16, 2009
Property Address	561 CHESTNUT ST, SYRACUSE, NE 68446
Document Number	0200903184
Instrument Date	Nov 13, 2009
Instrument	200903184
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$180.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	00000

Mortgage

Document Number	0200903185
Date	Nov 16, 2009
Instrument	200903185

Lender

Name	COUNTRYSIDE BANK

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	60 Months
Due	Nov 13, 2014

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 561 Chestnut St was $1,833.

Source: Otoe County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Nebraska
County	Otoe County
Municipality	Syracuse City
Unified School District	Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,833.00	$147,053 Land $4,775 Building $142,278	$147,053 Land $4,775 Building $142,278
2023	$2,462.00	$127,540 Land $3,820 Building $123,720	$127,540 Land $3,820 Building $123,720

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 561 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1982.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 18, 2011 · 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	9 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	5 (1982–2010)
Most Recent Claim	Jun 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event	Severe Storms And Flooding, Jun 2010 · 2 claims

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

The area around 561 Chestnut St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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 System	CITY OF SYRACUSE serves 1,962 people · EPA ID NE3113104
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Apr 2024
Lead	9 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 260 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
Pinpoint Communications Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Zito Media Fiber · Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Nextlink Fixed Wireless	500 / 100
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
GigFire Fixed Wireless	150 / 130

May also be available: Great Plains Communications.

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