Fond Du Lac County property record for 555 W Thorne St, Ripon, WI 54971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,178 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 1.7 acres (74,052 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,669 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | RIP-16-14-21-10-160-06 |
| Primary APN | RIP-16-14-21-10-160-06 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,178 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,178 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,178 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 74,052 sqft (1.7 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 29 ft deep x 25.2 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 756 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Gazebo | 100 sqft |
| Arbor/Pergola | Arbor/Pergola |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 555 W THORNE ST |
|---|---|
| City | RIPON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54971-1460 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 8 |
| Legal Description | S21 T16N R14E NEWTON'S RESURVEY PT OF LOT 16 OF W 1/2 SW 1/4 COM NW COR LOT 16 TH E 253' S 165' E 40.927' S 99' W 295.02' N |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWTONS RESURVEY |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Township / Civil Division | RIPON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 41600 |
Source: Fond Du Lac County records, as of March 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 555 W THORNE ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1460 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 6, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 6, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20151051062 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $3,669.00 (+12%) | $158,600 (-) Land $32,000 Building $126,600 | $244,616 (+31.28%) Land $49,355 Building $195,261 |
| 2023 | $3,276.00 Homeowner's exemption | $158,600 Land $32,000 Building $126,600 | $186,325 Land $37,594 Building $148,731 |
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 December 19, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2003–2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 88% 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 | 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 449 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: Brightspeed, Verizon.
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