Portage County property record for 196 John St, Amherst, WI 54406
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,368 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 102231021-13.60 |
| Primary APN | 102231021-13.60 |
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| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
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| Street Address | 196 JOHN ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54406-9202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 CSM#9873-43-53 BNG PRT NESE S21 T23 R10-13.60 .34A 738148;CSM 43/53 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 23N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTAGE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3033 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
196 John St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Portage County records, as of May 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 JOHN ST, AMHERST, WI 54406-9202 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 196 John St was $2,368 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Portage County assessment roll, as of May 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| Municipality | Amherst Village |
| County | Portage County |
| Unified School District | Tomorrow River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,368.00 Homeowner's exemption | $159,500 Land $26,000 Building $133,500 | $187,600 |
| 2023 | $1,745.00 Homeowner's exemption | $159,500 Land $26,000 Building $133,500 | $154,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 196 John St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2023
| 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 196 John 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 98% of the US · lower than 94% 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 | AMHERST WATERWORKS serves 1,119 people · EPA ID WI7500094 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 94 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Amherst Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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