Lafayette County property record for 255 2nd St, Benton, WI 53803
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.455 acres (19,820 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,634 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 107.0069.0000 |
| Primary APN | 107.0069.0000 |
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| Lot Area | 19,820 sqft (0.455 acres) |
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| Street Address | 255 2ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53803-9408 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GIBSON'S OUTLOTS LOTS 88 & 89 |
| Legal Range | 01E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Lot Number | 88-89 |
| Jurisdiction | LAFAYETTE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 970400 |
255 2nd St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2019.
Source: Lafayette County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 2ND ST, BENTON, WI 53803-9408 |
| 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 | Nov 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019359330 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000358472 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 255 2nd St was $2,634 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Lafayette County assessment roll, as of March 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Lafayette County |
| Municipality | Benton Village |
| Unified School District | Benton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,634.00 Homeowner's exemption | $139,300 Land $18,500 Building $120,800 | |
| 2024 | $2,634.00 (+3.21%) | $204,600 (+21.01%) Land $27,172 Building $177,428 | |
| 2023 | $2,552.00 Homeowner's exemption | $139,300 Land $18,500 Building $120,800 | $169,080 Land $22,455 Building $146,625 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 255 2nd 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 December 16, 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, 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 255 2nd 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 96% of the US · lower than 90% of Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | BENTON WATERWORKS serves 976 people · EPA ID WI1330070 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 190 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CentraCom Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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