Fond Du Lac County property record for 726 Watson St, Ripon, WI 54971 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
| Square Footage | 2,420 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 14,331 sqft (0.329 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $239,900 (2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,733.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | RIP-16-14-21-12-320-02 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,420 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,364 sqft 1st Floor |
| 2nd Floor | 1,056 sqft 2nd Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft Basement |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation Foundation |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 14,331 sqft (0.329 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 1,000 sqft Garage |
| Deck Area | 537 sqft Deck |
| Cooling System | None Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 726 WATSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | RIPON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54971-1757 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S21 T16N R14E NEWTON'S RESURVEY LOT 1 CSM #4100-23-19 LOC IN LOT 32 IN SE 1/4 SW 1/4 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWTONS RESURVEY |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,32 |
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Minor Civil Division | RIPON |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 41600 |
Source: Fond Du Lac County records · APN RIP-16-14-21-12-320-02
Assessment roll updated March 26, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 726 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1757 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
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| Jun 22, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SUMMIT CU |
| Sep 30, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SUMMIT CU |
| Apr 06, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VERVE A CU |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 08, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20211159142 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 02, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001008777 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Property Address | 726 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1757 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0001184764 |
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| Date | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1184764 |
| Name | SUMMIT CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57108 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 21, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 726 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1757 |
| Document Number | 1159142 |
| Map Reference | DOC 498909 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1159142 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 08, 2021 |
| Title Company | WARRANTY TITLE SERVICES INC, GUARANTY TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $719.70 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 726 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1757 |
| Document Number | 1159143 |
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| Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1159143 |
| Name | SUMMIT CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Property Address | 726 WATSON ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1757 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 09, 2021 |
| Title Company | WARRANTY TITLE SERVICES INC, GUARANTY TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 1148713 |
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| Date | Apr 06, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1148713 |
| Name | VERVE A CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | OSHKOSH, WI 54903 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.62% |
| Type Change Date | May 01, 2031 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 4.62% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 8.62% |
Source: Fond Du Lac County records · Assessment roll updated March 26, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Fond Du Lac County |
| Municipality | Ripon City |
| Unified School District | Ripon Area School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,733.00 (+11.03%) | $201,900 (-) Land $23,500 Building $178,400 | $311,400 (+31.28%) Land $36,245 Building $275,155 |
| 2023 | $4,263.00 Homeowner's exemption | $201,900 Land $23,500 Building $178,400 | $237,194 Land $27,608 Building $209,586 |
726 Watson St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Fond Du Lac County (55039C), updated December 19, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release
| Historic District | Within the Southwest Historic District listed 2004 · 161 contributing resources · NRIS 04000653 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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