Columbia County property record for 140 E James St, Columbus, WI 53925
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Lot Size | 0.058 acres (2,570 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,426 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11211-92 |
| Primary APN | 11211-92 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 2,570 sqft (0.058 acres) |
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| Street Address | 140 E JAMES ST |
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| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53925-1567 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | BEG 45.5' SE OF NE/C LOT 1, BLK 6; COLUMBUS BLKS 1-9; SW 40', NW 22.5', SW 20' TO SOUTH LINE SD LOT; SE 63.5', NE 15', SE .5' |
| 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.
140 E James St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in October 2023.
Source: Columbia County records, as of February 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 125 N HANCOCK ST, MADISON, WI 53703-2311 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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 |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 970377 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA WI |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 140 E JAMES ST, COLUMBUS, WI 53925-1567 |
| Document Number | 0000970377 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 970377 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Tax | $420.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3285 VIEW DR, LAS CRUCES, NM 88011-4960 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 125 N HANCOCK ST, MADISON, WI 53703-2311 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 140 E James St was $3,426.
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 | $3,426.00 | $143,200 Land $16,900 Building $126,300 | $155,461 Land $18,347 Building $137,114 |
| 2023 | $3,238.00 | $125,100 Land $13,900 Building $111,200 | $167,894 Land $18,655 Building $149,239 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 140 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 140 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
May also be available: Netwurx.
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