Fond Du Lac County property record for 518 Melanie Ln, Ripon, WI 54971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,740 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | RIP-16-14-99-NT-460-00 |
| Primary APN | RIP-16-14-99-NT-460-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 9.6 ft deep x 8.6 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 64 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 518 MELANIE LN |
|---|---|
| City | RIPON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54971-1034 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 8 |
| Legal Description | S16 T16N R14E NORTHPARK HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION LOT 46 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHPARK HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Township / Civil Division | RIPON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 41600 |
518 Melanie Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2021.
Source: Fond Du Lac County records, as of March 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 518 MELANIE LN, RIPON, WI 54971-1034 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20211153250 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Recording Date | Jun 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 518 MELANIE LN, RIPON, WI 54971-1034 |
| Document Number | 1153250 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1153250 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | WARRANTY TITLE SERVICES INC, GUARANTY TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $405.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 518 MELANIE LN, RIPON, WI 54971-1034 |
| Document Number | 1153251 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1153251 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 518 Melanie Ln was $2,740 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 | $2,740.00 | $120,800 Land $18,000 Building $102,800 | $186,315 Land $27,762 Building $158,553 |
| 2023 | $2,415.00 Homeowner's exemption | $120,800 Land $18,000 Building $102,800 | $141,917 Land $21,147 Building $120,770 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 518 Melanie Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 518 Melanie Ln 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 |
|---|
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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures