281 S State St, Berlin, WI 54923 Property Records

Green Lake County property record for 281 S State St, Berlin, WI 54923

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.255 acres (11,151 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$745,000 (Jan 2019)
Tax Bill$349 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Mortgage
Nov 2020 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN206-00523-0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN206-00523-0000

Exterior

Lot Area11,151 sqft (0.255 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address281 S STATE ST
CityBERLIN
StateWI
Zip54923-2043
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Legal DescriptionFIRST ADDITION LOT 3 CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP 1004 V4
Legal SubdivisionFIRST ADDITION
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionGREEN LAKE WI
Township / Civil DivisionBERLIN
Census Block Group3
Census Block3011
Census Tract100100

Owner

Source: Green Lake County records, as of February 16, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address409 S CHURCH ST, BERLIN, WI 54923-2114
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 12, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
WINGSPIRE CAPITAL LLC
Nov 3, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
ASSOCIATED BANK
Jan 2, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 2, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 2, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number400788
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionGREEN LAKE WI
Property Address281 S STATE ST, BERLIN, WI 54923-2043
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 8, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000411168
DateApr 12, 2021
Instrument411168
Lender
NameWINGSPIRE CAPITAL LLC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term24 Months
DueMar 2, 2023
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionGREEN LAKE WI
Property Address281 S STATE ST, BERLIN, WI 54923-2043
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 8, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000408867
DateNov 3, 2020
Instrument408867
Lender
NameASSOCIATED BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

January 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionGREEN LAKE WI
Recording DateJan 2, 2019
Property Address281 S STATE ST, BERLIN, WI 54923-2043
Document Number0000400788
Instrument DateJan 2, 2019
Instrument400788
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 8, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,235.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Green Lake County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWisconsin
CountyGreen Lake County
MunicipalityBerlin City
Unified School DistrictBerlin Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$349.00 (-5.42%) Homeowner's exemption$22,000 (+60.58%) Land $22,000$22,647 (+28.7%) Land $22,647
2023$369.00 Homeowner's exemption$13,700 Land $13,700$17,597 Land $17,597

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2014 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2004–2008)
Most Recent ClaimJul 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 93% of the US · lower than 81% of Wisconsin
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBERLIN WATERWORKS
serves 5,524 people · EPA ID WI4240216
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionSep 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

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