Fond Du Lac County property record for 307 Watson St, Ripon, WI 54971 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,984 sqft · built 1896 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,793 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,452 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Transfer Feb 2023 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | RIP-16-14-99-BO-115-00 |
| Primary APN | RIP-16-14-99-BO-115-00 |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 5,984 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 2,992 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1896 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 5,793 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 13.2 ft deep x 4.4 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 340 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 307 WATSON ST |
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| City | RIPON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54971-1516 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | S21 T16N R14E BOVAY'S ADDITION S 42' OF LOT 1 BLK 2 EXC S 3 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOVAYS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Township / Civil Division | RIPON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5046 |
| Census Tract | 41600 |
Source: Fond Du Lac County records · APN RIP-16-14-99-BO-115-00
Assessment roll updated March 26, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 123 E BLOSSOM ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1506 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
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| Feb 24, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE, GUARANTY CLOSING & TTL SVCS |
| Feb 07, 2023 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 15, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer WARRANTY TITLE SERVICES INC, GUARANTY TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 07, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20231180793 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001180283 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 307 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1516 |
| Document Number | 0001180793 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1180793 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, GUARANTY CLOSING & TTL SVCS |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Recording Date | Feb 07, 2023 |
| Property Address | 307 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1516 |
| Document Number | 0001180283 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1180283 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,095.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 307 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1516 |
| Document Number | 0001152997 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1152997 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Title Company | WARRANTY TITLE SERVICES INC, GUARANTY TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $570.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 363, RIPON, WI 54971-0363 |
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 is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,452.00 (+11.01%) | $229,500 (-) Land $15,000 Building $214,500 | $353,968 (+31.28%) Land $23,135 Building $330,833 |
| 2023 | $5,812.00 (+36.21%) | $229,500 (+36.61%) Land $15,000 Building $214,500 | $269,619 (+52.29%) Land $17,622 Building $251,997 |
| 2022 | $4,267.00 | $168,000 Land $15,000 Building $153,000 | $177,042 Land $15,807 Building $161,235 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Fond Du Lac County (55039C), updated December 19, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 550390416005, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Watson Street Commercial Historic District listed 1991 · 70 contributing resources · NRIS 91001396 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 326 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Bertram Communications | Fixed Wireless (unlicensed) | 100 / 20 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
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