Fond Du Lac County property record for 315 Ransom St, Ripon, WI 54971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,220 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.238 acres (10,367 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,175 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | RIP-16-14-99-BO-050-00 |
| Primary APN | RIP-16-14-99-BO-050-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,220 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 660 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 328 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,367 sqft (0.238 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 11.7 ft deep x 8.8 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 988 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 315 RANSOM ST |
|---|---|
| City | RIPON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54971-1445 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 2 |
| Legal Description | S21 T16N R14E BOVAY'S ADDITION S 1/3 OF LOT 1 ALL OF LOT 3 BLK 1 EXC E 14.50' (V1163-655) .238A |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOVAYS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,3 |
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Township / Civil Division | RIPON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5047 |
| Census Tract | 41600 |
315 Ransom St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in May 2005.
Source: Fond Du Lac County records, as of October 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 806 S GROVE ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1827 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 12, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000854603 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 315 Ransom St was $3,175.
Source: Fond Du Lac County assessment roll, as of March 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Fond Du Lac County |
| Municipality | Ripon City |
| Unified School District | Ripon Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,175.00 | $131,500 Land $19,500 Building $112,000 | $202,819 Land $30,076 Building $172,743 |
| 2023 | $2,925.00 | $131,500 Land $19,500 Building $112,000 | $154,488 Land $22,909 Building $131,579 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 315 Ransom St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 19, 2024 · 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 | 2 in force |
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.
The area around 315 Ransom St 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 | RIPON WATER UTILITY serves 7,716 people · EPA ID WI4200476 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 326 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Bertram Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, Bug Tussel Wireless, Verizon.
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