Washburn County property record for 217 5th Ave, Shell Lake, WI 54871
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $112,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,255 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 65-282-2-38-13-25-5 15-530-525000 |
| Primary APN | 65-282-2-38-13-25-5 15-530-525000 |
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| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
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| Street Address | 217 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SHELL LAKE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54871-4439 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL PLAT (CSL) LOT 2 BLOCK 5 DOC# 393843 WD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHBURN WI |
| Township / Civil Division | SHELL LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2042 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
Source: Washburn County records, as of February 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 427, SHELL LAKE, WI 54871-0427 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 393843 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHBURN WI |
| Recording Date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 217 5TH AVE, SHELL LAKE, WI 54871-4439 |
| Document Number | 0000393843 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 393843 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $336.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 67, SHELL LAKE, WI 54871-0067 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 427, SHELL LAKE, WI 54871-0427 |
Source: Washburn County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Washburn County |
| Municipality | Shell Lake City |
| Unified School District | Shell Lake School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,255.00 (-24.72%) | $109,500 (+57.78%) Land $10,500 Building $99,000 | $117,000 (-14.91%) |
| 2023 | $1,667.00 | $69,400 Land $5,300 Building $64,100 | $137,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2012 · 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2003) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2003 · 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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 | SHELL LAKE WATERWORKS serves 950 people · EPA ID WI8660304 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 196 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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