Polk County property record for 61 Ernst Lk, Columbus, NE 68601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 918 sqft · built 1996 |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $720 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 720042042 |
| Primary APN | 720042042 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 918 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 408 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Single Story |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Patio Area | 695 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 61 ERNST LK |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 06-RECREATIONAL |
| Legal Description | MAP#: 0000-00-0-00550-001-8061. STRUCTURE ON LOT 61 - ERNST LAKE IN W1/2SW1/4 21-16-1 |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 16 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | ERNST LAKE |
| Legal Lot Number | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NE |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH OSCEOLA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 960000 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 720042042
Assessment roll updated December 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2192 TANNLER DR, WEST LINN, OR 97068-4145 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000058468 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated December 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Shelby-Rising City Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $720.00 (-0.83%) | $121,125 (+67.24%) Land $38,000 Building $83,125 | $121,125 (+67.24%) Land $38,000 Building $83,125 |
| 2023 | $726.00 | $72,425 Building $72,425 | $72,425 Building $72,425 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (31143C), as of August 19, 2008 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 311439600001, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1985–2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · Severe Winter Storm, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 65% of Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| JAB Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AMG Technology Investment Group, AT&T, Frontier, Midstates Data Transport, T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 49 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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