Fond Du Lac County property record for 434 Melanie Ln, Ripon, WI 54971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 912 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,797 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,450 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | RIP-16-14-99-NT-520-00 |
| Primary APN | RIP-16-14-99-NT-520-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 912 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,797 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 9.6 ft deep x 8.1 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 164 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 434 MELANIE LN |
|---|---|
| City | RIPON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54971-1032 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 8 |
| Legal Description | S16 T16N R14E NORTHPARK HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION LOT 52 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHPARK HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Township / Civil Division | RIPON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 41600 |
Source: Fond Du Lac County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 434 MELANIE LN, RIPON, WI 54971-1032 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20161078589 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 16, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001099131 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 434 MELANIE LN, RIPON, WI 54971-1032 |
| Document Number | 0001099131 |
| Instrument Date | May 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1099131 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
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 | $2,450.00 (+14.17%) | $109,000 (-) Land $17,500 Building $91,500 | $168,116 (+31.29%) Land $26,991 Building $141,125 |
| 2023 | $2,146.00 Homeowner's exemption | $109,000 Land $17,500 Building $91,500 | $128,054 Land $20,559 Building $107,495 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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