Monroe County property record for 12981 Janus Ave, Sparta, WI 54656
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 10 acres (435,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,020 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 046-00063-1000 |
| Primary APN | 046-00063-1000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 435,600 sqft (10 acres) |
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| Street Address | 12981 JANUS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SPARTA |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54656-8072 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 OF 18CSM073 #546176, BEING PRT OF NE14 OF NE14, FRACTIONAL |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MONROE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 950800 |
12981 Janus Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2014.
Source: Monroe County records, as of February 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 12981 JANUS AVE, SPARTA, WI 54656-8072 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 644074 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONROE WI |
| Property Address | 12981 JANUS AVE, SPARTA, WI 54656-8072 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 699075 |
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| Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 699075 |
| Name | ALTRA FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 12981 Janus Ave was $6,020 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Monroe County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Monroe County |
| County Subdivision | Wells Town |
| Unified School District | Sparta Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,020.00 Homeowner's exemption | $329,100 Land $43,600 Building $285,500 | $481,600 |
| 2023 | $5,516.00 Homeowner's exemption | $329,100 Land $43,600 Building $285,500 | $422,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12981 Janus Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 15, 2021 · 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 12981 Janus Ave is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vernon Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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