Columbia County property record for 136 E James St, Columbus, WI 53925
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.019 acres (871 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $879 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11211-90 |
| Primary APN | 11211-90 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 871 sqft (0.019 acres) |
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| Street Address | 136 E JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53925-1567 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | SE 22.5' OF NW 45.5' OF NE 40' OF LOT 1, BLK 6, COLUMBUS BLKS 1-9 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 10N |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBUS |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA WI |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 971200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Columbus Downtown Historic District listed 1992 · 57 contributing resources · NRIS 92000113 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
136 E James St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual.
Source: Columbia County records, as of February 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1030 N LEWIS ST, COLUMBUS, WI 53925-1106 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA WI |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 136 E JAMES ST, COLUMBUS, WI 53925-1567 |
| Document Number | 0000963269 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 963269 |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1030 N LEWIS ST, COLUMBUS, WI 53925-1106 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1859 DUNNWOOD WAY, OREGON, WI 53575-2304 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 136 E James St was $879.
Source: Columbia County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Columbia County |
| Municipality | Columbus City |
| Unified School District | Columbus School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $879.00 | $53,700 Land $7,300 Building $46,400 | $58,298 Land $7,925 Building $50,373 |
| 2023 | $620.00 (+0.81%) | $31,700 (-) Land $5,900 Building $25,800 | $42,544 (+13.58%) Land $7,918 Building $34,626 |
| 2022 | $615.00 | $31,700 Land $5,900 Building $25,800 | $37,458 Land $6,972 Building $30,486 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 136 E James St 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 May 15, 2016 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 25 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (2008–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2024 · 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 136 E James St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | COLUMBUS UTILITIES serves 5,173 people · EPA ID WI1110038 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 9 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line replacement Oct 2019 |
| 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 305 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Bertram Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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