Monroe County property record for 511 Garfield Ave, Sparta, WI 54656
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.346 acres (15,072 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,106 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Foreclosure Dec 2023 Foreclosure + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 281-02159-0000 |
| Primary APN | 281-02159-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 15,072 sqft (0.346 acres) |
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| Street Address | 511 GARFIELD AVE |
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| City | SPARTA |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54656-1132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PRT OF LOTS 7 & 8, ROBERTS ADD; AS DSCR IN #665250 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-8 |
| Jurisdiction | MONROE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARTA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
511 Garfield Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2024.
Source: Monroe County records, as of February 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 GARFIELD AVE, SPARTA, WI 54656-1132 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2024 | Special Warranty Deed, Foreclosure |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| May 19, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage IFREEDOM DIRECT CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 15, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 721962 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONROE WI |
| Recording Date | Jan 15, 2024 |
| Property Address | 511 GARFIELD AVE, SPARTA, WI 54656-1132 |
| Document Number | 0000718973 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 718973 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $517.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MONROE WI |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 511 GARFIELD AVE, SPARTA, WI 54656-1132 |
| Document Number | 0000718557 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 718557 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2024 |
| 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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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MONROE WI |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 511 GARFIELD AVE, SPARTA, WI 54656-1132 |
| Document Number | 0000665250 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 665250 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 665251 |
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| Date | May 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 665251 |
| Name | IFREEDOM DIRECT CORP |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 511 Garfield Ave was $3,106.
Source: Monroe County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Monroe County |
| Municipality | Sparta City |
| Unified School District | Sparta Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,106.00 | $198,600 Land $35,100 Building $163,500 | $198,500 |
| 2023 | $4,849.00 (-1.78%) | $306,800 (+7.69%) Land $29,100 Building $277,700 | $301,900 (+6.42%) |
| 2022 | $4,937.00 | $284,900 Land $29,100 Building $255,800 | $283,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 511 Garfield Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 15, 2021 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 Garfield Ave 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 | SPARTA WATERWORKS serves 10,025 people · EPA ID WI6420297 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 1 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 | 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 385 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Lynxx Networks.
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