Marquette County property record for 261 Douglas Ave, Montello, WI 53949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.398 acres (17,337 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $32,700 (Mar 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $2,255 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 251-00394-0000 |
| Primary APN | 251-00394-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 17,337 sqft (0.398 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 15 ft wide |
| Street Address | 261 DOUGLAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MONTELLO |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53949-9389 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DUTCHER & SEXTONS ADDITION LOTS 9 & 10 & 15 X 100FT LY W THEREOF 00.398A |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 15N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | DUTCHER & SEXTONS ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 9+ |
| Jurisdiction | MARQUETTE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTELLO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 960300 |
261 Douglas Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2006.
Source: Marquette County records, as of May 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 DOUGLAS AVE, MONTELLO, WI 53949-9389 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006262472 |
| Deed Book / Page | 565 / 77 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 9, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00565/0077 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Douglas Ave was $2,255 with a homeowner's exemption, up 13.5% from the year before.
Source: Marquette County assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Marquette County |
| Municipality | Montello City |
| Unified School District | Montello School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,255.00 (+13.49%) | $86,900 (-) Land $19,000 Building $67,900 | $140,300 (+0.86%) Land $30,675 Building $109,625 |
| 2024 | $1,987.00 (+2.16%) | $86,900 (-) Land $19,000 Building $67,900 | $139,100 (+9.7%) Land $30,413 Building $108,687 |
| 2023 | $1,945.00 Homeowner's exemption | $86,900 Land $19,000 Building $67,900 | $126,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Douglas Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2004.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 18, 2012 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2004–2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And 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.
Wildfire risk around 261 Douglas Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | MONTELLO WATERWORKS serves 1,329 people · EPA ID WI4390281 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected Apr 2025 Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 94 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Marquette Adams Telephone Cooperative, T-Mobile.
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