Taylor County property record for 159 S 3rd St, Medford, WI 54451
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $298 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 251.235-6.3 |
| Primary APN | 251.235-6.3 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.169 acres) |
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| Street Address | 159 S 3RD ST |
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| City | MEDFORD |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54451-1819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 235-6.3 WIS CENTRAL RAILROAD 1ST ADD LOT 3 BLK 6 (SEE 235-6.1.1) (SURVEY PER T. VREELAND S-2291 AS FOUND IN T.C. SURVEYOR'S F |
| Legal Range | 01E |
| Legal Township | 31N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | WISCONSIN CENTRAL RAILROAD CO. FIRST ADD |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 960400 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of February 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 95, MEDFORD, WI 54451-0095 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000384731 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR WI |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 159 S 3RD ST, MEDFORD, WI 54451 |
| Document Number | 0000384731 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 384731 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Title Company | DOWNEY ABSTRACT AND TITLE, GOWEY ABSTRACT & TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $360.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 95, MEDFORD, WI 54451-0095 |
| Document Number | 0000384732 |
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| Date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 384732 |
| Name | FORWARD BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Taylor County |
| Municipality | Medford City |
| Unified School District | Medford Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $298.00 (-2.3%) | $21,700 (+20.56%) Land $16,700 Building $5,000 | $21,800 (+5.83%) |
| 2023 | $305.00 | $18,000 Land $13,000 Building $5,000 | $20,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 13, 2024 · 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 |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | MEDFORD WATERWORKS serves 4,318 people · EPA ID WI8610125 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2023 |
| Lead | 3 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 | 26 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 368 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Country Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
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