Fond Du Lac County property record for 234 Elm St, Ripon, WI 54971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,648 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.679 acres (29,577 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,973 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | RIP-16-14-99-CE-892-00 |
| Primary APN | RIP-16-14-99-CE-892-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,648 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,972 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,676 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,972 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Material | Masonite/Cement Shake |
| Lot Area | 29,577 sqft (0.679 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 22.4 ft deep x 13.2 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 456 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 234 ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | RIPON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54971-1442 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 8 |
| Legal Description | S21 T16N R14E CERESCO PLAT S 8 RDS OF LOT 4 BLK 19 ALSO E 1/2 VAC ALLEY ADJ ON W (V1158-221) |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | CERESCO PLAT |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Township / Civil Division | RIPON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 41600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Ripon College Historic District listed 1995 · 14 contributing resources · NRIS 95000679 |
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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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 234 ELM ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1442 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $1,973.00 (+15.79%) | $89,600 (-) Land $28,000 Building $61,600 | $138,195 (+31.29%) Land $43,186 Building $95,009 |
| 2023 | $1,704.00 Homeowner's exemption | $89,600 Land $28,000 Building $61,600 | $105,263 Land $32,895 Building $72,368 |
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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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 | 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 |
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| 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 279 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 |
May also be available: Bertram Communications, Bug Tussel Wireless, Verizon.
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