Colfax County property record for 721 Center St, Howells, NE 68641
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,111 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2011 Line of Credit Sep 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 124184000 |
| Primary APN | 124184000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Basement Area | 704 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 704 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,800 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Built-in |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 152 sqft |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 721 CENTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | HOWELLS |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68641-4072 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SINGLE FAM |
| Legal Description | N 70' OF LOT 12 BLK 15 BRODECKYS 15-16-17-18 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRODECKYS |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NE |
| Township / Civil Division | LINCOLN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 964600 |
Source: Colfax County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 721 CENTER ST, HOWELLS, NE 68641-4072 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2011 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HOMESTEAD BANK |
| Sep 24, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STANTON STATE BANK |
| Jul 29, 2013 | Survivorship Deed, Transfer AMERICAN EAGLE TITLE AND ESCROW, AMERICAN TITLE AND ESCROW |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20181130 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NE |
| Property Address | 721 CENTER ST, HOWELLS, NE 68641-4072 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0201100923 |
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| Date | Jul 14, 2011 |
| Instrument | 2011-00923 |
| Name | HOMESTEAD BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | HOWELLS, NE 68641 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NE |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 721 CENTER ST, HOWELLS, NE 68641-4072 |
| Document Number | 0201801130 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-01130 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NE NE TITLE & ESCROW |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $168.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Document Number | 0201801151 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-01151 |
| Name | STANTON STATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | STANTON, NE 68779 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 63 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2023 |
| Document Type | Survivorship Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NE |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2013 |
| Property Address | 721 CENTER ST, HOWELLS, NE 68641-4072 |
| Document Number | 0201301173 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2013 |
| Instrument | 2013-01173 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN EAGLE TITLE AND ESCROW, AMERICAN TITLE AND ESCROW |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $94.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
Source: Colfax County assessment roll, as of January 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Colfax County |
| Municipality | Howells Village |
| Unified School District | Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $130,605 (+14.18%) Land $4,130 Building $126,475 | $130,605 (+14.18%) Land $4,130 Building $126,475 | |
| 2025 | $1,111.00 (-19.26%) | $114,390 (+5.17%) Land $4,130 Building $110,260 | $114,390 (+5.17%) Land $4,130 Building $110,260 |
| 2023 | $1,376.00 | $108,770 Land $4,130 Building $104,640 | $108,770 Land $4,130 Building $104,640 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 21, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 33 (1984–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 20 of 33 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1996 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 74% of Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 HOWELLS serves 567 people · EPA ID NE3103704 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.58 mg/L (2020–2022) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | Nitrate-Nitrite resolved · Jul 2022 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 1998 |
| 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 245 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Stealth Broadband Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 200 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Viaero Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 5 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 40 / 3 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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