Fond Du Lac County property record for 301 Watson St, Ripon, WI 54971 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
|---|---|
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
| Square Footage | 5,160 sqft Total Area |
| Lot Size | 5,924 sqft (0.136 acres) |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,053.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | RIP-16-14-99-BO-280-00 |
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| Building Area | 5,160 sqft Total Area |
|---|---|
| Basement Area | 3,240 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block Exterior |
| Construction Type | Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction |
| Fire Resistance Class | Buildings having exterior walls built of a non-combustible material such as brick, concrete, block or poured concrete. Interior partitions and roof structure are built of combustible materials. Floor may be concrete or wood frame. |
| Lot Area | 5,924 sqft (0.136 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 11.7 ft x 3 ft Depth x Width |
| Total Buildings | 2 Total Buildings |
| View | High Traffic Area View |
| Canopy Area | 126 sqft Canopy |
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
|---|---|
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 301 WATSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | RIPON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54971-1516 |
| Property Usage | Commercial Property Usage |
| Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | S21 T16N R14E BOVAY'S ADDITION LOTS 1 CSM #1346-8-71 LOC IN LOTS 13, 18, 19 20,21 & 22 BLK 2 (SR CITIZENS) |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOVAYS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Minor Civil Division | RIPON |
| Census Blockgroup | 5 |
| Census Block | 5046 |
| Census Tract | 41600 |
Source: Fond Du Lac County records · APN RIP-16-14-99-BO-280-00
Assessment roll updated March 26, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 301 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1516 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage HORICON BANK |
| Jan 10, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 10, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 10, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 03, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20231179500 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Property Address | 301 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1516 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 04, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1516 |
| Document Number | 0001179511 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1179511 |
| Name | HORICON BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | HORICON, WI 53032 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 301 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1516 |
| Document Number | 0001179500 |
| Map Reference | DOC 306393 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 04, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1179500 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 301 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1516 |
Source: Fond Du Lac County records · Assessment roll updated March 26, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Fond Du Lac County |
| Municipality | Ripon City |
| Unified School District | Ripon Area School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,053.00 (+7.1%) | $179,700 (-) Land $15,000 Building $164,700 | $277,159 (+31.28%) Land $23,135 Building $254,024 |
| 2023 | $4,718.00 | $179,700 Land $15,000 Building $164,700 | $211,113 Land $17,622 Building $193,491 |
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