Lafayette County property record for 257 2nd Ave, Benton, WI 53803
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.9 acres (39,204 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $131,200 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,620 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 107.0062.0000 |
| Primary APN | 107.0062.0000 |
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| Lot Area | 39,204 sqft (0.9 acres) |
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| Street Address | 257 2ND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53803-9410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GIBSON'S OUTLOTS LOTS 78, 79 & 80 & ALSO LOT 81 EXC NELY 75 FT THEREOF |
| Legal Range | 01E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Lot Number | 78-81 |
| Jurisdiction | LAFAYETTE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 970400 |
257 2nd Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2023.
Source: Lafayette County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 2ND AVE, BENTON, WI 53803-9410 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 11, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023373912 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000373912 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 257 2nd Ave was $2,620, up % from the year before.
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 | $2,620.00 (+0.04%) | $130,000 Land $23,300 Building $106,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,619.00 (+0.19%) | $190,940 (+21.01%) Land $34,222 Building $156,718 | |
| 2023 | $2,614.00 | $130,000 Land $23,300 Building $106,700 | $157,791 Land $28,281 Building $129,510 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 257 2nd Ave 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.
The area around 257 2nd Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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