540 E Centralia St, Elkhorn, WI 53121 Property Records

Walworth County property record for 540 E Centralia St, Elkhorn, WI 53121

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Lot Size2.44 acres (106,504 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$500,000 (Sep 2021)
Tax Bill$10,118 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Mortgage
Sep 2026 Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNYV SE 00009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNYV SE 00009

Interior

Units2 Units

Exterior

Lot Area106,504 sqft (2.44 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address540 E CENTRALIA ST
CityELKHORN
StateWI
Zip53121-2045
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionPT NW 1/4 SEC 6 T2N R17E DESC AS: COM SW COR HARMONY ACRES SUB 1ST ADD, S01D29'W 179.68', S68D56'10"E 465' TO POB, S68D56'10"
Legal Range17E
Legal Township02N
Legal Section06
Legal SubdivisionHARMONY ACRES SUB
JurisdictionWALWORTH WI
Township / Civil DivisionELKHORN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2013
Census Tract902

Owner

540 E Centralia St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2021.

Source: Walworth County records, as of September 10, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing AddressW277N1050 WOODSIDE DR, WAUKESHA, WI 53188-1205
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 2, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FORTUNE BANK
Sep 2, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FORTUNE BANK
Jan 9, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
FORTE BANK
Sep 2, 2021Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage
FORTE BANK
Jan 23, 2020Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 2, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 2, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 23, 2020
Deed Document Number20211045660
Prior Transfer DateJan 20, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0001003035
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWALWORTH WI
Recording DateSep 2, 2026
Property Address540 E CENTRALIA ST, ELKHORN, WI 53121-2045
Document Number0001135518
Instrument DateAug 31, 2026
Instrument20261135518
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 10, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership, 266

Mortgage

Document Number0001135518,
DateSep 2, 2026
Instrument20261135518
Lender
NameFORTUNE BANK
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Max Rate-1%

September 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWALWORTH WI
Recording DateSep 2, 2026
Property Address540 E CENTRALIA ST, ELKHORN, WI 53121-2045
Document Number0001135516
Instrument DateAug 31, 2026
Instrument20261135516
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 10, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership, 266

Mortgage

Document Number0001135516,
DateSep 2, 2026
Instrument20261135516
Lender
NameFORTUNE BANK
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Max Rate-1%

January 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWALWORTH WI
Property Address540 E CENTRALIA ST, ELKHORN, WI 53121-2045
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 24, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0001073619
DateJan 9, 2023
Instrument1073619
Lender
NameFORTE BANK
TypeBank
AddressHARTFORD, WI 53027
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

September 2021: Warranty Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWALWORTH WI
Recording DateSep 2, 2021
Property Address540 E CENTRALIA ST, ELKHORN, WI 53121-2045
Document Number1045660
Instrument DateSep 1, 2021
Instrument1045660
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,500.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2601 OAK ST, 2601, SAINT CHARLES, IL 60175-1501

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address540 E CEUTRALIE ST, ELKHORN, WI 53121

Mortgage

Document Number1045661
DateSep 2, 2021
Instrument1045661
Lender
NameFORTE BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

January 2020: Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, Foreclosure

Document TypeDeed in Lieu of Foreclosure
JurisdictionWALWORTH WI
Recording DateJan 23, 2020
Property Address540 E CENTRALIA ST, ELKHORN, WI 53121-2045
Document Number0001003035
Instrument DateJan 20, 2020
Instrument1003035
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedApr 28, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 5010, VERNON HILLS, IL 60061-5010

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2601 OAK ST, SAINT CHARLES, IL 60175-1501

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 E Centralia St was $10,118.

Source: Walworth County assessment roll, as of February 10, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWisconsin
CountyWalworth County
MunicipalityElkhorn City
Unified School DistrictElkhorn Area School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$10,118.00$693,800 Land $78,400 Building $615,400$704,253 Land $79,581 Building $624,672
2023$8,022.00 (-7.6%)$500,100 (-) Land $78,400 Building $421,700
2022$8,682.00$500,100 Land $78,400 Building $421,700$504,066

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 540 E Centralia St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 2, 2023

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 540 E Centralia 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemELKHORN WATERWORKS
serves 10,317 people · EPA ID WI2650062
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionAug 2025
Lead13 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityRadium
resolved · Jan 2021
Arsenic
resolved · Oct 2018
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line replacement
Nov 2020
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 122 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
TDS Telecom
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: Verizon.

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