Fond Du Lac County property record for 425 Houston St, Ripon, WI 54971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,596 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.194 acres (8,451 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $18,000 (May 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $721 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | RIP-16-14-99-BR-395-00 |
| Primary APN | RIP-16-14-99-BR-395-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,596 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 798 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 798 sqft |
| Basement Area | 798 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,451 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 13.2 ft deep x 6.4 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 340 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 24 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 425 HOUSTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | RIPON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54971-1542 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 8 |
| Legal Description | S21 T16N R14E BROWNES ADDITION S 39' LOT 39 & N 24.75' OF W 132' VAC POND ST |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNES ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Township / Civil Division | RIPON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 41500 |
425 Houston St is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2014.
Source: Fond Du Lac County records, as of March 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | W1177 MARY ST, GREEN LAKE, WI 54941-9715 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20141037676 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 9, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001037676 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 425 Houston St was $721.
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 | $721.00 | $61,000 Land $18,500 Building $42,500 | $94,083 Land $28,533 Building $65,550 |
| 2023 | $659.00 | $61,000 Land $18,500 Building $42,500 | $71,663 Land $21,734 Building $49,929 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 425 Houston St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 19, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 425 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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