Columbia County property record for 242 E James St, Columbus, WI 53925
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,235 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,225 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 11211-965 |
| Primary APN | 11211-965 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 9,235 sqft (0.212 acres) |
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| Street Address | 242 E JAMES ST |
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| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53925-1731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PRT OF OUTLOT 42, COLUMBUS OUTLOTS DESC AS FOLLOWS: COMM AT PT 60' N47.5W FROM E COR OF SD OL 42; S62-10W 117.5'; N47.5W TO W |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 10N |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBUS |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA WI |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 971200 |
Source: Columbia County records, as of February 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 114 VISTA CIR, COLUMBUS, WI 53925-2316 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA WI |
| Recording Date | Mar 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 242 E JAMES ST, COLUMBUS, WI 53925-1731 |
| Document Number | 0000964423 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 964423 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $480.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6520 TRAILS EDGE CT, DEFOREST, WI 53532-8804 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 114 VISTA CIR, COLUMBUS, WI 53925-2316 |
Source: Columbia County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Columbia County |
| Municipality | Columbus City |
| Unified School District | Columbus School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,225.00 (+3.76%) | $162,900 (+26.97%) Land $38,700 Building $124,200 | $176,847 (+2.71%) Land $42,013 Building $134,834 |
| 2023 | $3,108.00 | $128,300 Land $27,800 Building $100,500 | $172,188 Land $37,310 Building $134,878 |
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 May 15, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 25 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (2008–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2024 · 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 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 | COLUMBUS UTILITIES serves 5,173 people · EPA ID WI1110038 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 9 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line replacement Oct 2019 |
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 305 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Bertram Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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