545 Watson St, Ripon, WI 54971 Property Records

Fond Du Lac County property record for 545 Watson St, Ripon, WI 54971 · Last verified April 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Square Footage2,340 sqft Living Area
Lot Size8,059 sqft (0.185 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$130,500 (2024)
Tax Bill$4,297.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNRIP-16-14-99-CH-210-00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area2,340 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,352 sqft 1st Floor
2nd Floor988 sqft 2nd Floor
Basement Area1,352 sqft Basement
Game RoomGame Room
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area8,059 sqft (0.185 acres)
Depth X Width14.9 ft x 5.4 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage
Garage Area572 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel
SewageSewage Connected
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address545 WATSON ST
CityRIPON
StateWI
Zip54971-1520
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionS21 T16N R14E CHASE'S ADDITION S 53.5' LOT 7 BLK B
Legal Range14E
Legal Township16N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionCHASES ADDITION
Legal BlockB
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionFOND DU LAC WI
Minor Civil DivisionRIPON
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3007
Census Tract41600

Owner

Source: Fond Du Lac County records · APN RIP-16-14-99-CH-210-00

Assessment roll updated March 26, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address545 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1520
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 06, 2024Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MARINE CU
Dec 06, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
MARINE CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMar 06, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 06, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 06, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20241193230
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

March 2024: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionFOND DU LAC WI
Recording DateMar 06, 2024
Property Address545 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1520
Document Number0001193230
Instrument DateMar 01, 2024
Instrument1193230
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 25, 2024
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE, GUARANTY CLOSING & TTL SVCS

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$391.50
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0001193231
DateMar 06, 2024
Instrument1193231
Lender
NameMARINE CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueApr 01, 2039
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate9.85%
Type Change DateApr 01, 2029
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change9.85%
Max Rate At Change11.8%
Index52-Week T-Bill (1-Year)
Max Rate15.8%

December 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionFOND DU LAC WI
Recording DateDec 06, 2017
Property Address545 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1520
Document Number0001092992
Instrument DateNov 29, 2017
Instrument1092992
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 11, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$400.50
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address545 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1520

Mortgage

Document Number0001092993
DateDec 06, 2017
Instrument1092993
Lender
NameMARINE CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeAdjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueDec 05, 2037
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate12.7%
AdjustableDocument includes a rider for adjustable-rate mortgage with a specific rate change date.
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change12.4%
Max Rate At Change14.7%
Index1-Year CMT
Max Rate18.7%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Fond Du Lac County records · Assessment roll updated March 26, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWisconsin
CountyFond Du Lac County
MunicipalityRipon City
Unified School DistrictRipon Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,297.00 (+34.28%)$130,500 (-) Land $17,500 Building $113,000$201,276 (+31.29%) Land $26,991 Building $174,285
2023$3,200.00$130,500 Land $17,500 Building $113,000$153,312 Land $20,559 Building $132,753

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