Barron County property record for 253 S 5th St, Barron, WI 54812
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,280 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 206-1223-16-000 |
| Primary APN | 206-1223-16-000 |
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| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
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| Street Address | 253 S 5TH ST |
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| City | BARRON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54812-1533 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PLAT 1-3 & 2 S 5 FT LOT 1 BLK 2 & ALL LOT 2 BLK 2 KRAHENBUHL'S ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | KRAHENBUHL'S ADD |
| Legal Tract | 0899 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1&2 |
| Jurisdiction | BARRON WI |
| Township / Civil Division | BARRON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4032 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
253 S 5th St is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2022.
Source: Barron County records, as of February 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1222 US HIGHWAY 8, BARRON, WI 54812-9133 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WESTCONSIN CU |
| Jun 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SECURITY BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 3, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 887929 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BARRON WI |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 253 S 5TH ST, BARRON, WI 54812-1533 |
| Document Number | 0000887929 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 887929 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2022 |
| Title Company | T M TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $405.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000887930 |
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| Date | May 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 887930 |
| Name | WESTCONSIN CU |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BARRON WI |
| Property Address | 253 S 5TH ST, BARRON, WI 54812-1533 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 878330 |
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| Date | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 878330 |
| Name | SECURITY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 253 S 5th St was $3,280.
Source: Barron County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Barron County |
| Municipality | Barron City |
| Unified School District | Barron Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,280.00 | $200,400 Land $10,500 Building $189,900 | $212,100 Land $11,113 Building $200,987 |
| 2023 | $2,480.00 | $94,200 Land $6,900 Building $87,300 | $143,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 S 5th St 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 April 29, 2020
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 253 S 5th St 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 98% of the US · lower than 94% 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 | BARRON LIGHT & WATER DEPT serves 3,423 people · EPA ID WI6030125 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 301 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 |
| Mosaic Technologies DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 150 / 25 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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