Howard County property record for 720 Caroline St, Elba, NE 68835
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,036 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.422 acres (18,414 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $970 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2721-00-0-30002-002-0279 |
| Primary APN | 2721-00-0-30002-002-0279 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 18,414 sqft (0.422 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 148 ft wide |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 735 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Fence | Fence |
| Pole Barn | 2,400 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 720 CAROLINE ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELBA |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68835-3056 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 01-SINGLE FAMILY |
| Legal Description | S16.5 LOT 1, LOTS 2 & 3 BLOCK 2 STEVEN'SADD & S16.5 LOT 2, LOT 3 BLOCK 16 ELBA |
| Legal Subdivision | STEVENS ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD NE |
| Township / Civil Division | ELBA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1101 |
| Census Tract | 970600 |
720 Caroline St is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2017.
Source: Howard County records, as of March 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 41, ELBA, NE 68835-0041 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017-01019 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17 / 3745 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Survivorship Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD NE |
| Recording Date | Aug 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 720 CAROLINE ST, ELBA, NE 68835-3056 |
| Document Number | 00017/3745 |
| Book / Page | 17 / 3745 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-01019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $112.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Document Number | 17/3746 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Book Page | 17/3746 |
| Instrument | 2017-01020 |
| Name | ARCHER COOPERATIVE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 720 Caroline St was $970.
Source: Howard County assessment roll, as of December 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Howard County |
| Municipality | Elba Village |
| Unified School District | Elba Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $970.00 | $81,258 Land $5,296 Building $75,962 | $81,258 Land $5,296 Building $75,962 |
| 2023 | $1,117.00 | $68,126 Land $3,455 Building $64,671 | $68,126 Land $3,455 Building $64,671 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 720 Caroline St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 8, 2017 · 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 | 8 in force |
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 Caroline 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 | Indirect within 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 ELBA serves 196 people · EPA ID NE3109304 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| NCTC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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