Columbia County property record for 111 E Howard St, Portage, WI 53901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · built 1865 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,971 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,569 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11271-727 |
| Primary APN | 11271-727 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1865 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Lot Area | 7,971 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 111 E HOWARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | PORTAGE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53901-1730 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STRIP OFF E SD LOT 12,6.6' ON HOWARD & 6.37' ON ALLEY; ALL LOT 13; BLK 202 CITY PLAT |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 12N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY PLAT |
| Legal Block | 202 |
| Legal Lot Number | 126-13 6 |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA WI |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTAGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 970500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Church Hill Historic District listed 1997 · 61 contributing resources · NRIS 96001628 |
|---|
Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
111 E Howard St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Columbia County records, as of February 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 111 E HOWARD ST, PORTAGE, WI 53901-1730 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 111 E Howard St was $4,569 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Columbia County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Columbia County |
| Municipality | Portage City |
| Unified School District | Portage Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,569.00 Homeowner's exemption | $231,500 Land $13,200 Building $218,300 | $257,096 Land $14,659 Building $242,437 |
| 2023 | $3,598.00 Homeowner's exemption | $217,200 Land $13,200 Building $204,000 | $227,626 Land $13,834 Building $213,792 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 111 E Howard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 15, 2016
| 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 111 E Howard St is low, with a 0.01% 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 · above 57% of Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | PORTAGE WATERWORKS serves 10,437 people · EPA ID WI1110039 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2023) 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 372 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures