Columbia County property record for 428 E Howard St, Portage, WI 53901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,882 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,882 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11271-625.A |
| Primary APN | 11271-625.A |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 6,882 sqft (0.157 acres) |
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| Street Address | 428 E HOWARD ST |
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| City | PORTAGE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53901-1824 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2-BLOCK 197-JJ GUPPEY'S - CITY PLAT |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 12N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | JJ GUPPEY |
| Legal Block | 197 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA WI |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTAGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2044 |
| Census Tract | 970500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Portage Canal listed 1977 · 4 contributing resources · NRIS 77000030 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
428 E Howard St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Columbia County records, as of February 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 428 E HOWARD ST, PORTAGE, WI 53901-1824 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 20, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 20, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 981319 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 428 E Howard St was $1,882 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Columbia County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Columbia County |
| Municipality | Portage City |
| Unified School District | Portage Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,882.00 Homeowner's exemption | $102,900 Land $11,400 Building $91,500 | $114,277 Land $12,660 Building $101,617 |
| 2023 | $1,357.00 Homeowner's exemption | $91,900 Land $11,400 Building $80,500 | $96,311 Land $11,947 Building $84,364 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 428 E Howard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 15, 2016
| 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 428 E Howard St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | PORTAGE WATERWORKS serves 10,437 people · EPA ID WI1110039 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 399 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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