Waupaca County property record for 159 Wells St, Manawa, WI 54949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,068 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.503 acres (21,905 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $83,500 (Jun 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $7,978 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 31-21-77-5 |
| Primary APN | 31-21-77-5 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,068 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,068 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,068 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 21,905 sqft (0.503 acres) |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 159 WELLS ST |
|---|---|
| City | MANAWA |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54949-9539 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT5 W W WELLS ADD EX #660096 V125P62 V470P856 V487P573 V546P492 V838P04 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 23N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | W W WELLS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | WAUPACA WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MANAWA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3052 |
| Census Tract | 100400 |
159 Wells St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2012.
Source: Waupaca County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 WELLS ST, MANAWA, WI 54949-9539 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007740758 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 9, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000802524 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Wells St was $7,978 with exemptions applied.
Source: Waupaca County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Waupaca County |
| Municipality | Manawa City |
| Unified School District | Manawa School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,978.00 | $161,100 Land $30,900 Building $130,200 | |
| 2023 | $1,929.00 (+1.63%) | $77,700 (-) Land $17,500 Building $60,200 | $88,027 (+%) Land $19,826 Building $68,201 |
| 2022 | $1,898.00 | $77,700 Land $17,500 Building $60,200 | $88,026 Land $19,825 Building $68,201 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Wells St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2025 · 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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 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 159 Wells 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 95% of the US · lower than 88% of Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | MANAWA WATERWORKS serves 1,300 people · EPA ID WI4690345 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 154 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Solarus Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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