Fond Du Lac County property record for 709 Congress St, Ripon, WI 54971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,266 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.296 acres (12,894 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $63,900 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,771 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | RIP-16-14-20-13-040-06 |
| Primary APN | RIP-16-14-20-13-040-06 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,266 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 876 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 390 sqft |
| Basement Area | 876 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,894 sqft (0.296 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 21.5 ft deep x 6 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 709 CONGRESS ST |
|---|---|
| City | RIPON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54971-1415 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 8 |
| Legal Description | S20 T16N R14E NEWTON'S RESURVEY THE W 60' OF LOT 4 OF THE SE1/4 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWTONS RESURVEY |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Township / Civil Division | RIPON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 41600 |
709 Congress St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2013.
Source: Fond Du Lac County records, as of March 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 709 CONGRESS ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1415 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20131026125 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 31, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000863796 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 709 Congress St was $1,771.
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 | $1,771.00 | $74,400 Land $22,500 Building $51,900 | $114,751 Land $34,703 Building $80,048 |
| 2023 | $1,624.00 | $74,400 Land $22,500 Building $51,900 | $87,406 Land $26,433 Building $60,973 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 709 Congress St 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.
Wildfire risk around 709 Congress St 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 98% of the US · lower than 94% 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 | 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 279 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Bertram Communications, Bug Tussel Wireless, Verizon.
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