602 Watson St, Ripon, WI 54971 Property Records

Fond Du Lac County property record for 602 Watson St, Ripon, WI 54971 · Last verified April 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Square Footage7,140 sqft Total Area
Lot Size15,769 sqft (0.362 acres)
GarageDetached, 760 sqft
Last Sale$475,000 (2023)
Tax Bill$9,544.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNRIP-16-14-99-WB-130-00

Interior

Units16 Units
Building Area7,140 sqft Total Area
Basement Area3,570 sqft Basement
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1928
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Fire Resistance ClassBuildings having exterior walls built of a non-combustible material such as brick, concrete, block or poured concrete. Interior partitions and roof structure are built of combustible materials. Floor may be concrete or wood frame.
Lot Area15,769 sqft (0.362 acres)
Depth X Width12.2 ft x 12.6 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage
Garage Area760 sqft Garage
Total Buildings2 Total Buildings

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemHot Water Heating
SewageSewage Connected
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address602 WATSON ST
CityRIPON
StateWI
Zip54971-1562
Property UsageCommercial Property Usage
TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionS21 T16N R14E WALCOTT'S ADDITION PT OF LOT 1 BLK D COM AT NE COR LOT 1 THE W 124' S TO S LI SD LOT E TO SE COR N TO BEG
Legal Range14E
Legal Township16N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionWALCOTTS ADDITION
Legal BlockD
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionFOND DU LAC WI
Minor Civil DivisionRIPON
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3011
Census Tract41600

Owner

Source: Fond Du Lac County records · APN RIP-16-14-99-WB-130-00

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address131 N ROLLING MEADOWS DR, FOND DU LAC, WI 54937-9482
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 02, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
FIRST CU
Jul 01, 2020Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
FOX COMMUNITIES CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleFeb 02, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 02, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 01, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20231180162
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

February 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionFOND DU LAC WI
Recording DateFeb 02, 2023
Property Address602 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1562
Document Number0001180162
Instrument DateJan 31, 2023
Instrument1180162
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 22, 2023
Title CompanySCHMITT TITLE, SCHMITT TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,425.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address131 N ROLLING MEADOWS DR, FOND DU LAC, WI 54937-9482

Mortgage

Document Number0001180163
DateFeb 02, 2023
Instrument1180163
Lender
NameFIRST CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

July 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionFOND DU LAC WI
Recording DateJul 01, 2020
Property Address602 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1562
Document Number0001132437
Instrument DateJun 29, 2020
Instrument1132437
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 22, 2023
Title CompanyWARRANTY TITLE SERVICES INC, GUARANTY TITLE SERVICES INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$900.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1117E E RUSTIC RD, APPLETON, WI 54911-8549

Mortgage

Document Number0001132438
DateJul 01, 2020
Instrument1132438
Lender
NameFOX COMMUNITIES CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

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$9,544.00 (+42.11%)$388,000 (+31.53%) Land $34,500 Building $353,500$598,430 (+72.67%) Land $53,211 Building $545,219
2023$6,716.00$295,000 Land $34,500 Building $260,500$346,569 Land $40,531 Building $306,038

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