323 Watson St, Ripon, WI 54971 Property Records

Fond Du Lac County property record for 323 Watson St, Ripon, WI 54971 · Last verified April 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Square Footage7,987 sqft Total Area
Lot Size8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Last Sale$90,000 (2023)
Tax Bill$2,742.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNRIP-16-14-99-BO-170-00

Interior

Building Area7,987 sqft Total Area
Basement Area7,987 sqft Basement
Stories1 Stories
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Fire Resistance ClassBuildings 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 Area8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Depth X Width13.2 ft x 6.6 ft Depth x Width
Total Buildings2 Total Buildings

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemHot Water Heating
SewageSewage Connected
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address323 WATSON ST
CityRIPON
StateWI
Zip54971-1516
Property UsageCommercial Property Usage
TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionS21 T16N R14E BOVAY'S ADDITION LOT 7 BLK 2 EXC E 8'
Legal Range19E
Legal Township15N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionBOVAYS ADDITION
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionFOND DU LAC WI
Minor Civil DivisionRIPON
Census Blockgroup5
Census Block5046
Census Tract41600

Owner

Source: Fond Du Lac County records · APN RIP-16-14-99-BO-170-00

Assessment roll updated March 26, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1601 MARICOPA DR, OSHKOSH, WI 54904-8231
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 03, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
US BANK NA
Feb 19, 2021Land Contract, Transfer
STEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWART TITLE COMPANY
Oct 21, 2014Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 03, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 03, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 19, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20231182899
Prior Transfer DateOct 16, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc0001044287
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionFOND DU LAC WI
Recording DateMay 03, 2023
Property Address323 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1516
Document Number0001182899
Instrument DateMay 02, 2023
Instrument1182899
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 19, 2026
Title CompanyDOWNEY ABSTRACT AND TITLE, GOWEY ABSTRACT & TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address323 AND 325 WATSON STREET, RIPON, WI 54971-1516

Mortgage

Document Number0001182900
DateMay 03, 2023
Instrument1182900
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

February 2021: Land Contract, Transfer

Document TypeLand Contract
JurisdictionFOND DU LAC WI
Recording DateFeb 19, 2021
Property Address323 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1516
Document Number0001145983
Instrument DateOct 16, 2020
Instrument1145983
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 19, 2026
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWART TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$471.30
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address323 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1516

October 2014: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionFOND DU LAC WI
Recording DateOct 21, 2014
Property Address323 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1516
Document Number0001044287
Instrument DateOct 16, 2014
Instrument01044287
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 26, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 202, ROSENDALE, WI 54974-0202

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 202, ROSENDALE, WI 54974-0202

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Fond Du Lac County records · Assessment roll updated March 26, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWisconsin
CountyFond Du Lac County
MunicipalityRipon City
Unified School DistrictRipon Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,742.00 (+174.2%)$225,500 (-) Land $20,500 Building $205,000$347,799 (+16.85%) Land $31,618 Building $316,181
2024$1,000.00 (-60.52%)$225,500 (-) Land $20,500 Building $205,000$297,634 (+12.35%) Land $27,058 Building $270,576
2023$2,533.00$225,500 Land $20,500 Building $205,000$264,920 Land $24,084 Building $240,836

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Fond Du Lac County (55039C), updated December 19, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Watson Street Commercial Historic District
listed 1991 · 70 contributing resources · NRIS 91001396

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

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