Saline County property record for 944 Forest Ave, Crete, NE 68333
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 2,296 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.246 acres (10,736 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $401,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,457 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3689-00-0-10100-176-0006 |
| Primary APN | 3689-00-0-10100-176-0006 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 8 Units |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,296 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 10,736 sqft (0.246 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 88 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 247 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Zoned |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 944 FOREST AVE |
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| City | CRETE |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68333-2367 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | 01-SINGLE |
| Legal Description | CRETE CITY LOTS 11-12 BLK. 176 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN |
| Legal Block | 176 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-12 |
| Jurisdiction | SALINE NE |
| Township / Civil Division | CRETE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 960601 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the College Hill Historic District listed 1983 · 52 contributing resources · NRIS 83001101 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
944 Forest Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2026.
Source: Saline County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 944 FOREST AVE, CRETE, NE 68333-2367 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 5, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 5, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20261320 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALINE NE |
| Recording Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 944 FOREST AVE, CRETE, NE 68333-2367 |
| Document Number | 0000001320 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261320 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | NEBRASKA TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $134,463.32 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Document Number | 0000001329, |
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| Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261329 |
| Name | WESTERN NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Aug 10, 2031 |
| Rate | 6.49% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 944 Forest Ave was $2,457.
Source: Saline County assessment roll, as of March 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| Municipality | Crete City |
| County | Saline County |
| Unified School District | Crete Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $188,990 (+7.01%) Land $32,210 Building $156,780 | $188,990 (+7.01%) Land $32,210 Building $156,780 | |
| 2025 | $2,457.00 | $176,610 Land $32,210 Building $144,400 | $176,610 Land $32,210 Building $144,400 |
| 2023 | $3,149.00 | $176,610 Land $32,210 Building $144,400 | $176,610 Land $32,210 Building $144,400 |
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 944 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 944 Forest Ave 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 80% of the US · lower than 82% of Nebraska |
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| 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 CRETE serves 7,566 people · EPA ID NE3115104 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 274 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Allo Communications Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Verizon.
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