Nemaha County property record for 720 5th St, Peru, NE 68421
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,582 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $237 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 640036554 |
| Primary APN | 640036554 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,582 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 96 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
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| Street Address | 720 5TH ST |
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| City | PERU |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68421-3102 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | COM |
| Legal Description | PERU O T BLK 137 E66' LTS 5 & 6; MAP NUMBER: 3945-00-0-70005-137-0005 |
| Legal Subdivision | PERU O T |
| Legal Block | 137 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | NEMAHA NE |
| Township / Civil Division | PERU |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 968100 |
720 5th St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2016.
Source: Nemaha County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 353, PERU, NE 68421-0353 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20161261 |
| Deed Book / Page | 130 / 551 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 720 5th St was $237.
Source: Nemaha County assessment roll, as of March 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nemaha County |
| Municipality | Peru City |
| Unified School District | Auburn Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,846 (-) Land $3,485 Building $12,361 | $15,846 (-) Land $3,485 Building $12,361 | |
| 2025 | $237.00 | $15,846 Land $3,485 Building $12,361 | $15,846 Land $3,485 Building $12,361 |
| 2023 | $205.00 | $9,262 Land $760 Building $8,502 | $9,262 Land $760 Building $8,502 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 720 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 15 flood claims nearby since 1993.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 6, 2021 · 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 Claims | 15 (1993–2012) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2012 · other causes |
| 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 720 5th St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 88% of Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 PERU serves 650 people · EPA ID NE3112705 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater influenced by surface water from CITY OF AUBURN |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 146 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 |
May also be available: Great Plains Communications, Nextlink.
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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