Johnson County property record for 981 N 5th St, Tecumseh, NE 68450
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.25 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,481 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 490034357 |
| Primary APN | 490034357 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,288 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Depth | 99 ft Depth |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 52 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 981 N 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TECUMSEH |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68450-2032 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SINGLE FAM |
| Legal Description | TECUMSEH -- 1890 ADD E96' LOT 1 & OLD LOT 5 BLK 2 (.22A); MAP NUMBER: 3963-00-0-10030-002-0100 |
| Legal Subdivision | 1890 ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSON NE |
| Township / Civil Division | TECUMSEH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 967600 |
981 N 5th St, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Johnson County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 321, TECUMSEH, NE 68450-0321 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 981 N 5th St was $1,481.
Source: Johnson County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Johnson County |
| Municipality | Tecumseh City |
| Unified School District | Johnson County Central Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,481.00 | $106,150 Land $8,554 Building $97,596 | $106,150 Land $8,554 Building $97,596 |
| 2023 | $1,730.00 | $81,698 Land $8,554 Building $73,144 | $81,698 Land $8,554 Building $73,144 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 981 N 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2001.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 17, 2006 · 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2001) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2001 · river or lake flooding |
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 981 N 5th St is high, ranking above 73% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 73% of the US · above 86% of Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 TECUMSEH serves 2,438 people · EPA ID NE3109705 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 70 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Big Red Communications, Windstream.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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