114 Watson St, Ripon, WI 54971 Property Records

Fond Du Lac County property record for 114 Watson St, Ripon, WI 54971 · Last verified April 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Year BuiltBuilt 1870
Square Footage6,716 sqft Total Area
Lot Size5,750 sqft (0.132 acres)
Last Sale$275,000 (2024)
Tax Bill$2,859.00 (2025)

Owner

Source: Fond Du Lac County records · APN RIP-16-14-99-RI-164-00

Assessment roll updated March 26, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing AddressW1874 TULETA HILL RD, MARKESAN, WI 53946-8652
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 04, 2021Land Contract, Transfer · Land Contract (Agreement of Sale)
NOT AVAILABLE
Apr 13, 2017Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURAN

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleFeb 14, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 14, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 04, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20241192608
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

November 2021: Land Contract, Transfer

Document TypeLand Contract
JurisdictionFOND DU LAC WI
Recording DateNov 04, 2021
Property Address114 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1327
Document Number0001161219
Instrument DateNov 01, 2021
Instrument1161219
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2023
Title CompanyWARRANTY TITLE SERVICES INC, GUARANTY TITLE SERVICES INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$660.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

DateNov 04, 2021
Lender
NameNOT AVAILABLE
Agreement
TypeLand Contract (Agreement of Sale)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term26 Months
DueJan 06, 2024
Interest
Rate4%

April 2017: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionFOND DU LAC WI
Recording DateApr 13, 2017
Property Address114 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1327
Document Number0001082657
Instrument DateApr 12, 2017
Instrument1082657
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 22, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURAN

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$960.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 76, GREEN LAKE, WI 54941-0076
Mail Care OfKEITH F KORNBURGER

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Fond Du Lac County records · Assessment roll updated March 26, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWisconsin
CountyFond Du Lac County
MunicipalityRipon City
Unified School DistrictRipon Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,859.00 (-53.67%)$235,000 (-) Land $15,000 Building $220,000$362,451 (+31.28%) Land $23,135 Building $339,316
2023$6,171.00 (+3.37%)$235,000 (-) Land $15,000 Building $220,000$276,080 (+11.48%) Land $17,622 Building $258,458
2022$5,970.00$235,000 Land $15,000 Building $220,000$247,648 Land $15,807 Building $231,841

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Fond Du Lac County (55039C), updated December 19, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified: October 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Watson Street Commercial Historic District
listed 1991 · 70 contributing resources · NRIS 91001396

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNRIP-16-14-99-RI-164-00

Interior

Building Area6,716 sqft Total Area
Basement Area4,268 sqft Basement
Office6,716 sqft Office
Stories2 Stories
Utility Area6,716 sqft Utility Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1870
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1870
Exterior MaterialStone Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Fire Resistance ClassBuildings having exterior walls built of a non-combustible material such as brick, concrete, block or poured concrete. Interior partitions and roof structure are built of combustible materials. Floor may be concrete or wood frame.
Lot Area5,750 sqft (0.132 acres)
Depth X Width5.9 ft x 9.7 ft Depth x Width
Total Buildings2 Total Buildings

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating
SewageSewage Connected
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address114 WATSON ST
CityRIPON
StateWI
Zip54971-1327
Property UsageCommercial Property Usage
TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionS21 T16N R14E RIPON PLAT PT OF LOTS 6 7 & 8 BLK 6 & PT OF THE PUBLIC SQ & FDL ST AS REC 973238
Legal Range14E
Legal Township16N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionRIPON PLAT
Legal Block6
JurisdictionFOND DU LAC WI
Minor Civil DivisionRIPON
Census Blockgroup5
Census Block5037
Census Tract41600

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