Columbia County property record for 575 E Howard St, Portage, WI 53901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,062 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $104,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,160 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11271-782 |
| Primary APN | 11271-782 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 10,062 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Street Address | 575 E HOWARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | PORTAGE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53901-1825 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 EXC SW 20'; LOT 15 EXC NE 20'; BLK 206; JJ GUPPEY'S - CITY PLAT 1/2 VACATED ALLEY |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 12N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | JJ GUPPEY |
| Legal Block | 206 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14-15 |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA WI |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTAGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 970500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Portage Canal listed 1977 · 4 contributing resources · NRIS 77000030 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
The current owner of 575 E Howard St bought it in May 2013.
Source: Columbia County records, as of February 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 575 E HOWARD ST, PORTAGE, WI 53901-1825 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 00849262 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA WI |
| Property Address | 575 E HOWARD ST, PORTAGE, WI 53901-1825 |
| Document Number | 0000922064 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 575 E HOWARD ST PORTAGE WI 539011825, PORTAGE, WI 53901-1825 |
| Document Number | 0000922064 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 922064 |
| Name | SUMMIT CU |
|---|---|
| Address | COTTAGE GROVE, WI 53527 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 14, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 575 E Howard St was $4,160 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Columbia County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Columbia County |
| Municipality | Portage City |
| Unified School District | Portage Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,160.00 Homeowner's exemption | $211,900 Land $16,500 Building $195,400 | $235,329 Land $18,324 Building $217,005 |
| 2023 | $3,099.00 Homeowner's exemption | $189,300 Land $16,500 Building $172,800 | $198,386 Land $17,292 Building $181,094 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 575 E Howard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 15, 2016
| 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 575 E Howard St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% 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 | PORTAGE WATERWORKS serves 10,437 people · EPA ID WI1110039 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 399 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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