Fond Du Lac County property record for 55 Lawndale Ave, Ripon, WI 54971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,496 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,411 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,400 (Oct 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $2,934 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Mar 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | RIP-16-14-99-LB-140-00 |
| Primary APN | RIP-16-14-99-LB-140-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,496 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,012 sqft |
| Basement Area | 924 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 484 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,411 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 13.2 ft deep x 7.9 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 418 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 417 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 55 LAWNDALE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIPON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54971-1027 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 8 |
| Legal Description | S16 T16N R14E LAWNDALE ACRES LOT 14 (924250) |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAWNDALE ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Township / Civil Division | RIPON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 41600 |
55 Lawndale Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2008.
Source: Fond Du Lac County records, as of March 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 LAWNDALE AVE, RIPON, WI 54971-1027 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Mar 13, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 31, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008924250 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Property Address | 55 LAWNDALE AVE, RIPON, WI 54971-1027 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | INSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 1150304 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1150304 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 340 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Property Address | 55 LAWNDALE AVE, RIPON, WI 54971-1027 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1081494 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1081494 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 353 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2046 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Property Address | 55 LAWNDALE AVE, RIPON, WI 54971-1027 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1116335 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1116335 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Lawndale Ave was $2,934 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Fond Du Lac County assessment roll, as of March 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Fond Du Lac County |
| Municipality | Ripon City |
| Unified School District | Ripon Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,934.00 | $128,700 Land $20,500 Building $108,200 | $198,500 Land $31,618 Building $166,882 |
| 2023 | $2,595.00 Homeowner's exemption | $128,700 Land $20,500 Building $108,200 | $151,198 Land $24,084 Building $127,114 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Lawndale Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 19, 2024
| 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.
The area around 55 Lawndale Ave 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | RIPON WATER UTILITY serves 7,716 people · EPA ID WI4200476 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 390 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Bertram Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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