Columbia County property record for 137 E Howard St, Portage, WI 53901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,231 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,259 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale Mar 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11271-733 |
| Primary APN | 11271-733 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 7,231 sqft (0.166 acres) |
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| Street Address | 137 E HOWARD ST |
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| City | PORTAGE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53901-1730 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 19, BLK 202, JJ GUPPEY'S, CHARLENE K LEWIS RESERVES A LIFE ESTATE |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 12N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | JJ GUPPEY |
| Legal Block | 202 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| 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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
137 E Howard St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
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 | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 137 E HOWARD ST, PORTAGE, WI 53901-1730 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Mar 8, 2022 | Beneficiary Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 16, 2022 | Beneficiary Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Beneficiary Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA WI |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 137 E HOWARD ST, PORTAGE, WI 53901-1730 |
| Document Number | 0000954364 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 954364 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 137 E HOWARD ST, PORTAGE, WI 53901-1730 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 119 SUPERIOR ST, PORTAGE, WI 53901-2418 |
| Document Type | Beneficiary Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA WI |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 137 E HOWARD ST, PORTAGE, WI 53901-1730 |
| Document Number | 0000954690 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 954690 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 137 E HOWARD ST, 137, PORTAGE, WI 53901-1730 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 137 E HOWARD ST, PORTAGE, WI 53901-1730 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 137 E Howard St was $3,259 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 | $3,259.00 Homeowner's exemption | $168,800 Land $11,900 Building $156,900 | $187,464 Land $13,216 Building $174,248 |
| 2023 | $2,364.00 (+2.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $148,200 (+12.79%) Land $11,900 Building $136,300 | $155,313 (+10.1%) Land $12,471 Building $142,842 |
| 2022 | $2,303.00 Homeowner's exemption | $131,400 Land $11,900 Building $119,500 | $141,060 Land $12,775 Building $128,285 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 137 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 137 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 |
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