Fond Du Lac County property record for 223 Howard St, Ripon, WI 54971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1848 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,365 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,376 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | RIP-16-14-28-05-070-02 |
| Primary APN | RIP-16-14-28-05-070-02 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1848 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,365 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 14.2 ft deep x 6.6 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 220 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 223 HOWARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | RIPON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54971-1814 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 8 |
| Legal Description | S28 T16N R14E NEWTON'S RESURVEY LOT 7 E 1/2 NW 1/4 & N 16.5' OF W 66' LOT 2 BLK 1 LINDEN PLACE LYLE'S SUBD |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWTONS RESURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,7 |
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Township / Civil Division | RIPON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 41600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Southwest Historic District listed 2004 · 161 contributing resources · NRIS 04000653 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Fond Du Lac County records, as of March 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 223 HOWARD ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1814 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 10, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001065636 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Recording Date | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Property Address | 223 HOWARD ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1814 |
| Document Number | 0001212456 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1212456 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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Source: Fond Du Lac County assessment roll, as of March 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Fond Du Lac County |
| Municipality | Ripon City |
| Unified School District | Ripon Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,376.00 (+9.8%) | $106,000 (-) Land $19,500 Building $86,500 | $163,489 (+16.85%) Land $30,076 Building $133,413 |
| 2024 | $2,164.00 (+4.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $106,000 (-) Land $19,500 Building $86,500 | $139,908 (+12.35%) Land $25,738 Building $114,170 |
| 2023 | $2,077.00 Homeowner's exemption | $106,000 Land $19,500 Building $86,500 | $124,530 Land $22,909 Building $101,621 |
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 December 19, 2024
| 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.
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 | RIPON WATER UTILITY serves 7,716 people · EPA ID WI4200476 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 449 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Bertram Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, Verizon.
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