Jefferson County property record for 245 Ruth Dr, Jefferson, WI 53549
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Lot Size | 0.301 acres (13,155 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $97,000 (Jun 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $4,510 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 241-0614-1132-050 |
| Primary APN | 241-0614-1132-050 |
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| Lot Area | 13,155 sqft (0.301 acres) |
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| Street Address | 245 RUTH DR |
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| City | JEFFERSON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53549-1850 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1, BLK 5, RUBILYN PLAT. |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 06N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Quarter | SW |
| Quarter-Quarter Section | NW |
| Legal Subdivision | RUBILYN |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WI |
| Township / Civil Division | JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 101100 |
245 Ruth Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1999.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of February 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 245 RUTH DR, JEFFERSON, WI 53549-1850 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1020482 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 245 Ruth Dr was $4,510 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Jefferson City |
| Unified School District | Jefferson School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,510.00 Homeowner's exemption | $250,800 Land $17,500 Building $233,300 | $238,500 |
| 2023 | $3,746.00 Homeowner's exemption | $214,100 Land $17,500 Building $196,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 245 Ruth Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 5, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1986–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 245 Ruth Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 92% 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 | JEFFERSON WATERWORKS serves 7,926 people · EPA ID WI1280104 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Radium resolved · Apr 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 255 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Bertram Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Bug Tussel Wireless.
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