Fond Du Lac County property record for 218 Watson St, Ripon, WI 54971 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
|---|---|
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
| Square Footage | 1,760 sqft Total Area |
| Lot Size | 1,437 sqft (0.033 acres) |
| Tax Bill | $1,271.00 (2025) |
Source: Fond Du Lac County records · APN RIP-16-14-99-RI-380-00
Assessment roll updated March 26, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 214 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1515 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Fond Du Lac County records · Assessment roll updated March 26, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Fond Du Lac County |
| Municipality | Ripon City |
| Unified School District | Ripon Area School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,271.00 (-1.17%) | $45,000 (-) Land $5,000 Building $40,000 | $69,406 (+31.29%) Land $7,712 Building $61,694 |
| 2023 | $1,286.00 | $45,000 Land $5,000 Building $40,000 | $52,866 Land $5,874 Building $46,992 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Fond Du Lac County (55039C), updated December 19, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified: October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Watson Street Commercial Historic District listed 1991 · 70 contributing resources · NRIS 91001396 |
|---|
Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
| Primary APN | RIP-16-14-99-RI-380-00 |
|---|
| Building Area | 1,760 sqft Total Area |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Exterior |
| Construction Type | Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction |
| Fire Resistance Class | Buildings having exterior walls built of a non-combustible material such as brick, concrete, block or poured concrete. Interior partitions and roof structure are built of combustible materials. Floor may be concrete or wood frame. |
| Lot Area | 1,437 sqft (0.033 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
|---|---|
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 218 WATSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | RIPON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54971-1515 |
| Property Usage | Commercial Property Usage |
| Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | S21 T16N R14E RIPON PLAT LOT 12 BLK 10 & PT OF LOT 13 BLK 10 COM AT SW COR LOT 12 TH N 12.75' W 54' S 12.75' E 54' TO BEG EXC |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIPON PLAT |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12-13 |
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Minor Civil Division | RIPON |
| Census Blockgroup | 5 |
| Census Block | 5038 |
| Census Tract | 41600 |
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