Lafayette County property record for 55 1st Ave, Benton, WI 53803
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,013 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,628 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2006 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 107.0013.0000 |
| Primary APN | 107.0013.0000 |
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| Lot Area | 7,013 sqft (0.161 acres) |
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| Street Address | 55 1ST AVE |
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| City | BENTON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53803-8966 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GIBSON'S OUTLOTS THE NORTH PART OF LOTS 14 & 15 DESCR AS COM NECOR OF STONE STORE (BUILT BY THOMAS BECK);SOUTH 39DG WEST WITH WEST SIDE FIRST AVE 120 FT TO NECOR OF LOT TO BE DESCR;NORTH 51DG WEST 132 FT;SOUTH 39DG WEST 53 FT;SOUTH 51DG EAST 132 FT;N |
| Legal Range | 01E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14-15 |
| Jurisdiction | LAFAYETTE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 970400 |
55 1st Ave, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Lafayette County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 191 ALMA ST, BENTON, WI 53803-7112 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LAFAYETTE WI |
| Property Address | 55 1ST AVE, BENTON, WI 53803-8966 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 000323/222 |
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| Date | Apr 6, 2006 |
| Book Page | 323/222 |
| Instrument | 306336 |
| Name | DUPACO COMMUNITY CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DUBUQUE, IA 52004 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Mar 27, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 55 1st Ave was $2,628, up % from the year before.
Source: Lafayette County assessment roll, as of March 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Lafayette County |
| Municipality | Benton Village |
| Unified School District | Benton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,628.00 (+0.04%) | $130,400 Land $11,200 Building $119,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,627.00 (+0.19%) | $191,528 (+21.01%) Land $16,450 Building $175,078 | |
| 2023 | $2,622.00 | $130,400 Land $11,200 Building $119,200 | $158,277 Land $13,594 Building $144,683 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 1st Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2020
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 55 1st Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | BENTON WATERWORKS serves 976 people · EPA ID WI1330070 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 186 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CentraCom Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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