Columbia County property record for 540 E Albert St, Portage, WI 53901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.264 acres (11,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,384 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11271-1996.D |
| Primary APN | 11271-1996.D |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 11,500 sqft (0.264 acres) |
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| Street Address | 540 E ALBERT ST |
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| City | PORTAGE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53901-1416 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 EXC E 17' AND E 1/2 LOT 5, BLK 4, KETCHUMS ADD |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 12N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | KETCHUM ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-5 |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA WI |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTAGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 970500 |
Source: Columbia County records, as of February 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 E ALBERT ST, PORTAGE, WI 53901-1416 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 958621 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA WI |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 540 E ALBERT ST, PORTAGE, WI 53901-1416 |
| Document Number | 0000958621 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 958621 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $720.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4048 E ROTAMER RD, 4048, JANESVILLE, WI 53546-9344 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 540 E ALBERT ST, PORTAGE, WI 53901-1416 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA WI |
| Property Address | 540 E ALBERT ST, PORTAGE, WI 53901-1416 |
| Document Number | 0000930728 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 14, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 540 E ALBERT ST PORTAGE WI 539011416, PORTAGE, WI 53901-1416 |
| Document Number | 0000930728 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 930728 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43250-2050 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 18, 2050 |
Source: Columbia County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Columbia County |
| Municipality | Portage City |
| Unified School District | Portage Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,384.00 (+34.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $270,500 (+12.71%) Land $21,200 Building $249,300 | $300,408 (+19.44%) Land $23,544 Building $276,864 |
| 2023 | $4,005.00 Homeowner's exemption | $240,000 Land $21,200 Building $218,800 | $251,520 Land $22,218 Building $229,302 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 15, 2016
| 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.
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 | PORTAGE WATERWORKS serves 10,437 people · EPA ID WI1110039 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 399 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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