Fond Du Lac County property record for 494 S Douglas St, Ripon, WI 54971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,562 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,398 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | RIP-16-14-22-10-030-35 |
| Primary APN | RIP-16-14-22-10-030-35 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,562 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,146 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 416 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,146 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 13.2 ft deep x 8.6 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 196 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 494 S DOUGLAS ST |
|---|---|
| City | RIPON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54971-9040 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S22 T16N R14E NEWTON'S RESURVEY PT OF LOT 3 OF W 1/2 SW 1/4 COM AT A PT ON THE W LI OF DOUGLAS ST 424' N OF SE COR OF LOT 3 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWTONS RESURVEY |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Township / Civil Division | RIPON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 41500 |
494 S Douglas St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2018.
Source: Fond Du Lac County records, as of March 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 494 S DOUGLAS ST, RIPON, WI 54971-9040 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001105268 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 494 S DOUGLAS ST, RIPON, WI 54971-9040 |
| Document Number | 0001105268 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1105268 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 494 S Douglas St was $1,398 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 | $1,398.00 | $66,200 Land $18,000 Building $48,200 | $102,103 Land $27,762 Building $74,341 |
| 2023 | $1,170.00 Homeowner's exemption | $66,200 Land $18,000 Building $48,200 | $77,773 Land $21,147 Building $56,626 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 494 S Douglas St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 494 S Douglas 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 98% of the US · lower than 94% 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 118 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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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