Fond Du Lac County property record for 521 Ransom St, Ripon, WI 54971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,432 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.252 acres (10,977 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,050 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | RIP-16-14-99-BO-790-00 |
| Primary APN | RIP-16-14-99-BO-790-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,432 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,264 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,168 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,977 sqft (0.252 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 13.2 ft deep x 8.3 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 400 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 521 RANSOM ST |
|---|---|
| City | RIPON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54971-1626 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 8 |
| Legal Description | S21 T16N R14E BOVAY'S ADDITION S 1 RD OF LOT 5 & N 1/2 OF LOT 6 BLK 10 (V1109-283 & V1191-968) .25A |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOVAYS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Township / Civil Division | RIPON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 41600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Southwest Historic District listed 2004 · 161 contributing resources · NRIS 04000653 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
521 Ransom St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Fond Du Lac County records, as of March 26, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 RANSOM ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1626 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Property Address | 521 RANSOM ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1626 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | RESOURCE TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 1118839 |
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| Date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1118839 |
| Name | SYNERGY ONE LENDING |
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| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | LOMBARD, IL 60148 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Ransom St was $3,050 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 | $3,050.00 | $133,400 Land $20,000 Building $113,400 | $205,749 Land $30,847 Building $174,902 |
| 2023 | $2,702.00 Homeowner's exemption | $133,400 Land $20,000 Building $113,400 | $156,719 Land $23,496 Building $133,223 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 521 Ransom St 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 521 Ransom St 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 | 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 449 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: Brightspeed, Verizon.
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