Marathon County property record for 1237 S 5th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,424 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,204 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 291-2907-353-0676 |
| Primary APN | 291-2907-353-0676 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,424 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1237 S 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WAUSAU |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54401-6017 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | UNDERWOOD ADD LOT 8 BLK 2 |
| Legal Range | 07E |
| Legal Township | 29N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNDERWOOD ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | MARATHON WI |
| Township / Civil Division | WAUSAU |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 602 |
1237 S 5th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Marathon County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1237 S 5TH AVE, WAUSAU, WI 54401-6017 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage USAA |
| Jun 27, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 24, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20241905580 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARATHON WI |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1237 S 5TH AVE, WAUSAU, WI 54401-6017 |
| Document Number | 0001798471 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1798471 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | CLOSING COMPANY LLC, CLOSING CO LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $378.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1237 S 5TH AVE WAUSAU WI 544016017, WAUSAU, WI 54401-6017 |
| Document Number | 1798472 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1798472 |
| Name | USAA |
|---|---|
| Address | SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288-0544 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 23, 2050 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARATHON WI |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1237 S 5TH AVE, WAUSAU, WI 54401-6017 |
| Document Number | 0001739113 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1739113 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4210 BRIARWOOD AVE WAUSAU WI 544032213, WAUSAU, WI 54403-2213 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1237 S 5th Ave was $3,204 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Marathon County assessment roll, as of February 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Marathon County |
| Municipality | Wausau City |
| Unified School District | Wausau School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,204.00 | $179,900 Land $20,000 Building $159,900 | $188,817 Land $20,991 Building $167,826 |
| 2023 | $2,675.00 Homeowner's exemption | $119,000 Land $19,300 Building $99,700 | $142,671 Land $23,139 Building $119,532 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1237 S 5th Ave 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 September 18, 2026 · 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 Claims | 1 (1993) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1993 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes & 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.
The area around 1237 S 5th Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | WAUSAU WATERWORKS serves 39,994 people · EPA ID WI7370102 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2020) 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 363 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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