Fond Du Lac County property record for 712 Congress St, Ripon, WI 54971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.204 acres (8,886 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,270 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | RIP-16-14-99-CE-744-00 |
| Primary APN | RIP-16-14-99-CE-744-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,886 sqft (0.204 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 12 ft deep x 7.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 712 CONGRESS ST |
|---|---|
| City | RIPON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54971-1416 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 8 |
| Legal Description | S20 T16N R14E CERESCO PLAT PT OF LOT 4 BLK 16 COM ON N LI CONGRESS ST 4.5 RDS W OF W LI CEDAR ST TH RUN W 74 1/2' N 120' E 74 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | RDS W OF W LI CEDAR ST TH RUN |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Township / Civil Division | RIPON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 41600 |
712 Congress St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2020.
Source: Fond Du Lac County records, as of March 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 712 CONGRESS ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1416 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20201135348 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 17, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000873470 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 712 CONGRESS ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1416 |
| Document Number | 0001135348 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1135348 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | WARRANTY TITLE SERVICES INC, GUARANTY TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $270.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 712 CONGRESS ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1416 |
| Document Number | 0001135349 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1135349 |
| Name | HORICON BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 712 Congress St was $2,270.
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 | $2,270.00 | $94,700 Land $19,000 Building $75,700 | $146,061 Land $29,305 Building $116,756 |
| 2023 | $2,086.00 | $94,700 Land $19,000 Building $75,700 | $111,254 Land $22,321 Building $88,933 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 712 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 712 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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