Lancaster County property record for 7228 Rutha Ln, Lincoln, NE 68516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,961 sqft · built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,077 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $58,000 (Jan 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $8,187 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-27-119-004-000 |
| Primary APN | 16-27-119-004-000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,961 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,179 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,611 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,611 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,350 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 261 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,077 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 789 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 7228 RUTHA LN |
|---|---|
| City | LINCOLN |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68516-9509 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | THE WOODLANDS AT YANKEE HILL 5TH ADDITION, BLOCK 1, LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE WOODLANDS AT YANKEE HILL 5TH ADDITIO |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER NE |
| Township / Civil Division | LINCOLN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 3725 |
7228 Rutha Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2013.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7228 RUTHA LN, LINCOLN, NE 68516-9509 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20133757 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER NE |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 7228 RUTHA LN, LINCOLN, NE 68516-9509 |
| Document Number | 0000026490 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202626490 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7228 RUTHA LN, LINCOLN, NE 68516-9509 |
| Document Number | 0000026490, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202626490 |
| Name | WEST GATE BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Rate | 6.52% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7228 Rutha Ln was $8,187, up 35.6% from the year before.
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Municipality | Lincoln City |
| Unified School District | Lincoln Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,187.00 (+35.64%) | $463,500 Land $97,500 Building $366,000 | $463,500 Land $97,500 Building $366,000 |
| 2024 | $6,036.00 (-12.6%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,906.00 | $412,100 Land $86,500 Building $325,600 | $412,100 Land $86,500 Building $325,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7228 Rutha Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 15, 2026 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 7228 Rutha Ln is moderate, ranking above 54% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 54% of the US · above 43% of Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 LINCOLN serves 296,000 people · EPA ID NE3110926 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023–2025) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 246 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Allo Communications Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Windstream Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Big Red Communications, Verizon.
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