Fond Du Lac County property record for 325 Houston St, Ripon, WI 54971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,015 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,579 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $83,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,658 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | RIP-16-14-21-14-210-20 |
| Primary APN | RIP-16-14-21-14-210-20 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,015 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 580 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 435 sqft |
| Basement Area | 580 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,579 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 12.4 ft deep x 6.1 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 325 HOUSTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | RIPON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54971-1565 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 8 |
| Legal Description | S21 T16N R14E NEWTON'S RESURVEY PT OF LOT 21 OF W 1/2 SE 1/4 BEG 143' S OF SW COR LOT 24 W 1/2 SE 1/4 TH S 61' E 124' N 61' W |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWTONS RESURVEY |
| Legal Lot Number | 21,24 |
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Township / Civil Division | RIPON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 41500 |
325 Houston St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2017.
Source: Fond Du Lac County records, as of March 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 325 HOUSTON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1565 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 7, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20171086007 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 325 HOUSTON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1565 |
| Document Number | 0001086007 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1086007 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | GUARANTY TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $249.00 |
| 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 | 325 HOUSTON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1565 |
| Document Number | 0001086008 |
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| Date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1086008 |
| Name | WATERSTONE MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
| Document Number | 1086009 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1086009 |
| Name | WISCONSIN HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPME |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | MADISON, WI 53703 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2027 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 325 Houston St was $1,658 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,658.00 | $76,800 Land $17,000 Building $59,800 | $118,452 Land $26,220 Building $92,232 |
| 2023 | $1,412.00 Homeowner's exemption | $76,800 Land $17,000 Building $59,800 | $90,226 Land $19,972 Building $70,254 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 325 Houston St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 325 Houston St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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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