Custer County property record for 615 E Castile Ave, Merna, NE 68856
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 916 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (14,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $440 (2025) |
| APN | 2309-00-0-00001-001-0004 |
| Primary APN | 2309-00-0-00001-001-0004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 916 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 916 sqft |
| Basement Area | 916 sqft |
| Flooring | Earth/Dirt |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,000 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 180 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 334 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 64 sqft |
| Utility Building | 144 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 615 E CASTILE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MERNA |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68856-5550 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN BLOCK 1 LOTS 4-5 MERNA VILLAGE; MAP NO 2309-00-0-00001-001-0004 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-5 |
| Jurisdiction | CUSTER NE |
| Township / Civil Division | KILFOIL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2118 |
| Census Tract | 971700 |
615 E Castile Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in October 2012.
Source: Custer County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 93, MERNA, NE 68856-0093 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2012 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13 / 2088 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 615 E Castile Ave was $440.
Source: Custer County assessment roll, as of February 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Custer County |
| County Subdivision | Kilfoil Township |
| Municipality | Merna Village |
| Unified School District | Anselmo-Merna Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $46,247 (+1%) Land $9,800 Building $36,447 | $46,247 (+1%) Land $9,800 Building $36,447 | |
| 2025 | $440.00 | $42,043 Land $6,160 Building $35,883 | $42,043 Land $6,160 Building $35,883 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $34,888 Land $6,160 Building $28,728 | $34,888 Land $6,160 Building $28,728 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 615 E Castile Ave; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2019 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 615 E Castile Ave 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 | VILLAGE OF MERNA serves 363 people · EPA ID NE3104108 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 167 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Consolidated Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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