Fond Du Lac County property record for 523 Watson St, Ripon, WI 54971 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 3 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
| Square Footage | 3,072 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 13,460 sqft (0.309 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,934.00 (2025) |
Source: Fond Du Lac County records · APN RIP-16-14-99-BO-670-00
Assessment roll updated March 26, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 523 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1520 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 25, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 25, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20241202754 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 13, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001202754 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Fond Du Lac County records · Assessment roll updated March 26, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Fond Du Lac County |
| Municipality | Ripon City |
| Unified School District | Ripon Area School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,934.00 (+11.7%) | $169,400 (-) Land $22,000 Building $147,400 | $261,274 (+31.28%) Land $33,932 Building $227,342 |
| 2023 | $3,522.00 Homeowner's exemption | $169,400 Land $22,000 Building $147,400 | $199,013 Land $25,846 Building $173,167 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Fond Du Lac County (55039C), updated December 19, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified: October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Southwest Historic District listed 2004 · 161 contributing resources · NRIS 04000653 |
|---|
Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
| Primary APN | RIP-16-14-99-BO-670-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 3,072 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,623 sqft 1st Floor |
| 2nd Floor | 1,449 sqft 2nd Floor |
| Attic Area | 606 sqft Attic |
| Attic | 1 Attic |
| Basement Area | 1,623 sqft Basement |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Flat Roof Construction |
| Lot Area | 13,460 sqft (0.309 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 19.8 ft x 6.8 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft Garage |
| Deck Area | 196 sqft Deck |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Cooling System | None Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 523 WATSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | RIPON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54971-1520 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S21 T16N R14E BOVAY'S ADDITION S 8 RDS OF LOT 2 BLK 9 AS REC IN V1459-347, EXC THE N 64' THEREOF |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOVAYS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Minor Civil Division | RIPON |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 41600 |
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