Lafayette County property record for 78 Water St, Benton, WI 53803
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.654 acres (28,488 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $23,350 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,884 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 107.0231.1000 |
| Primary APN | 107.0231.1000 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 28,488 sqft (0.654 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 60 ft deep x 264 ft wide |
| Street Address | 78 WATER ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53803-8927 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PART NE SW COM NWCOR SAID NE SW;EAST 2.73 CHS TO ELI OF A ROAD WHICH RUNS N & S;SOUTH ALG SAID ROAD 39-12 RODS TO POB;EAST 65 FEET;NORTH 255 FT;WEST 65 FEET;SOUTH ALG SAID ROAD 255 FT TO POB & ALSO COM NECOR SW SEC 9;S8950'28W 752.40' ALG NLI SW SEC |
| Legal Range | 01E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Jurisdiction | LAFAYETTE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 970400 |
Source: Lafayette County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 WATER ST, BENTON, WI 53803-8927 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023373665 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 27, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000373665 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Lafayette County assessment roll, as of March 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Lafayette County |
| Municipality | Benton Village |
| Unified School District | Benton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,884.00 Homeowner's exemption | $102,900 (-) Land $20,600 Building $82,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,884.00 (+4.61%) | $151,137 (+21.01%) Land $30,257 Building $120,880 | |
| 2023 | $1,801.00 Homeowner's exemption | $102,900 Land $20,600 Building $82,300 | $124,898 Land $25,004 Building $99,894 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2020
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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 | BENTON WATERWORKS serves 976 people · EPA ID WI1330070 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 1 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 186 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CentraCom Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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