Marathon County property record for 511 Franklin St, Wausau, WI 54403
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 8 ba · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,407 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $379,000 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $13,668 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 291-2907-253-0332 |
| Primary APN | 291-2907-253-0332 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 8 Baths |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
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| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 8,407 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 511 FRANKLIN ST |
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| City | WAUSAU |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54403-4724 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | STEWART MANSON & HINTONS ADD LOT 14 BLK 8 AND STEWART MANSON & PARCHERS 2ND ADD LOT 3 BLK 9 |
| Legal Range | 07 |
| Legal Township | 29 |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Quarter | SE |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWART MANSON & PARCHERS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | MARATHON WI |
| Township / Civil Division | WAUSAU |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Andrew Warren Historic District listed 1984 · 51 contributing resources · NRIS 84003708 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
511 Franklin St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in January 2026 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Marathon County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 5941 MAYHILL DR, MADISON, WI 53711-4121 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage PEOPLES STATE BANK |
| Jun 17, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage PEOPLES STATE BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 20, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 20, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1930726 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MARATHON WI |
| Recording Date | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 511 FRANKLIN ST, WAUSAU, WI 54403-4724 |
| Document Number | 0001930726 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 1930726 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | CLOSING COMPANY LLC, THE CLOSING COMPANY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,137.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5941 MAYHILL DR, MADISON, WI 53711-4121 |
| Document Number | 0001930727 |
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| Date | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 1930727 |
| Name | PEOPLES STATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MARATHON WI |
| Recording Date | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 511 FRANKLIN ST, WAUSAU, WI 54403-4724 |
| Document Number | 0001838423 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1838423 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | KNIGHT BARRY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $840.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 511 FRANKLIN ST, WAUSAU, WI 54403-4724 |
| Document Number | 0001838424 |
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| Date | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1838424 |
| Name | PEOPLES STATE BANK |
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| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 511 Franklin St was $13,668 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Marathon County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2024
| Type | Name |
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| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Marathon County |
| Municipality | Wausau City |
| Unified School District | Wausau School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,668.00 | $333,400 Land $54,900 Building $278,500 | $349,925 Land $57,621 Building $292,304 |
| 2023 | $7,842.00 | $318,000 Land $50,700 Building $267,300 | $381,255 Land $60,785 Building $320,470 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 511 Franklin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| 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 511 Franklin 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 |
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| 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 | WAUSAU WATERWORKS serves 39,994 people · EPA ID WI7370102 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2020) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 529 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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