Columbia County property record for 496 Tower Rd, Rio, WI 53960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.539 acres (23,522 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,915 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11191-127.021 |
| Primary APN | 11191-127.021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 23,522 sqft (0.539 acres) |
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| Street Address | 496 TOWER RD |
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| City | RIO |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53960-9636 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 21 WYOCENA HEIGHTS THIRD ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 12N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | WYOCENA HEIGHTS THIRD ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA WI |
| Township / Civil Division | WYOCENA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4141 |
| Census Tract | 970200 |
496 Tower Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2023.
Source: Columbia County records, as of February 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 496 TOWER RD, RIO, WI 53960-9636 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 971585 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 496 Tower Rd was $4,915 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Columbia County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Columbia County |
| Municipality | Wyocena Village |
| Unified School District | Pardeeville Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,915.00 Homeowner's exemption | $277,100 Land $32,000 Building $245,100 | $391,828 Land $45,249 Building $346,579 |
| 2023 | $4,017.00 Homeowner's exemption | $277,100 Land $32,000 Building $245,100 | $296,854 Land $34,281 Building $262,573 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 496 Tower Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2008.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 15, 2016 · 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 496 Tower Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 | WYOCENA WATERWORKS serves 768 people · EPA ID WI1110124 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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