Fond Du Lac County property record for 38 Wa Wa Ave, Ripon, WI 54971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.245 acres (10,672 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,064 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | RIP-16-14-99-HC-170-00 |
| Primary APN | RIP-16-14-99-HC-170-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,218 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,672 sqft (0.245 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 13.2 ft deep x 7.9 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 288 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 38 WA WA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIPON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54971-1019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 8 |
| Legal Description | S16 T16N R14E 1955 ADDITION TO HAMMEN'S PLAT LOT 57 & THE E 2' OF LOT 58 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | ADDITION TO HAMMEN'S PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 57-58 |
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Township / Civil Division | RIPON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 41600 |
38 Wa Wa Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2020.
Source: Fond Du Lac County records, as of March 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 WA WA AVE, RIPON, WI 54971-1019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 18, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20201128702 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 38 WA WA AVE, RIPON, WI 54971-1019 |
| Document Number | 0001128702 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1128702 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | WARRANTY TITLE SERVICES INC, GUARANTY TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $375.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 WA WA AVE, RIPON, WI 54971-1019 |
| Document Number | 0001128703 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1128703 |
| Name | FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Wa Wa Ave was $3,064 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 | $3,064.00 | $126,200 Land $20,500 Building $105,700 | $194,644 Land $31,618 Building $163,026 |
| 2023 | $2,538.00 Homeowner's exemption | $126,200 Land $20,500 Building $105,700 | $148,261 Land $24,084 Building $124,177 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Wa Wa Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 19, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 38 Wa Wa Ave 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 98% of the US · lower than 94% of Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 390 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Bertram Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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