Washington County property record for 970 James Dr, Blair, NE 68008
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.244 acres (10,614 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,382 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2371-00-0-02371-000-8671 |
| Primary APN | 2371-00-0-02371-000-8671 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 744 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,614 sqft (0.244 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 87 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 364 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 112 sqft |
| Balcony Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 970 JAMES DR |
|---|---|
| City | BLAIR |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68008-1298 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 01-SINGLE |
| Legal Description | BC 66 HEIGHTS LOT 1 114 PC 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON NE |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 50102 |
970 James Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Washington County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 970 JAMES DR, BLAIR, NE 68008-1298 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 970 James Dr was $2,382.
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of March 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| Municipality | Blair City |
| County | Washington County |
| Unified School District | Blair Community Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $226,835 (+7.61%) Land $27,745 Building $199,090 | $226,835 (+7.61%) Land $27,745 Building $199,090 | |
| 2025 | $2,382.00 | $210,790 Land $27,745 Building $183,045 | $210,790 Land $27,745 Building $183,045 |
| 2023 | $2,833.00 | $181,940 Land $25,245 Building $156,695 | $181,940 Land $25,245 Building $156,695 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 970 James Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 1, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 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 970 James Dr is moderate, ranking above 46% 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 46% of the US · lower than 63% of Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 BLAIR serves 8,000 people · EPA ID NE3117905 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Jul 2024 Turbidity resolved · Feb 2023 Treatment failure resolved · Nov 2022 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 360 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Fastwyre Broadband Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Cox Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Nextlink, Western Iowa Wireless.
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