Eau Claire County property record for 520 1st Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,472 sqft · built 1891 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,155 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,751 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Loan Modification Jul 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-0141-000 |
| Primary APN | 05-0141-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,472 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1891 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1891 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 6,155 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 114 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 520 1ST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EAU CLAIRE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54703-5532 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Description | LOTS 4 AND 5 BLK 9 EC CITY |
| Legal Range | 09W |
| Legal Township | 27N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAU CLAIRE CITY |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-5 |
| Jurisdiction | EAU CLAIRE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | EAU CLAIRE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
520 1st Ave is owned by a company that bought it in July 2012.
Source: Eau Claire County records, as of April 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 212 S BARSTOW ST, EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701-3601 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage MERCHANTS BK |
| Jul 25, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit MERCHANTS BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 24, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20121067698 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EAU CLAIRE WI |
| Property Address | 520 1ST AVE, EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703-5532 |
| Document Number | 0001200768 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | INGEO |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 212 S BARSTOW ST EAU CLAIRE WI 547013601, EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701-3601 |
| Document Number | 0001200768 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1200768 |
| Name | MERCHANTS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 102 E 3RD ST, WINONA, MN 55987-3416 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Oct 28, 2045 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | EAU CLAIRE WI |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 520 1ST AVE, EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703-5532 |
| Document Number | 0001177926 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1177926 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 212 S BARSTOW ST EAU CLAIRE WI 547013601, EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701-3601 |
| Document Number | 1177927 |
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| Date | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1177927 |
| Name | MERCHANTS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 102 E 3RD ST, WINONA, MN 55987-3416 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jul 24, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Number | 1177932, |
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| Date | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1177932 |
| Name | MERCHANTS BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WINONA, MN 55987-9977 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jul 24, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 520 1st Ave was $3,751.
Source: Eau Claire County assessment roll, as of April 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Eau Claire County |
| Municipality | Eau Claire City |
| Unified School District | Eau Claire Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,751.00 | $182,000 Land $22,100 Building $159,900 | $238,100 |
| 2023 | $182,000 Land $22,100 Building $159,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 520 1st Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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.
The area around 520 1st Ave 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 | EAU CLAIRE WATERWORKS serves 70,587 people · EPA ID WI6180230 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 299 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: TDS Telecom.
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