Fond Du Lac County property record for 785 S Grove St, Ripon, WI 54971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 970 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,275 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $81,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,892 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | RIP-16-14-99-OB-190-00 |
| Primary APN | RIP-16-14-99-OB-190-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 970 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 640 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 330 sqft |
| Basement Area | 640 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1901 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,275 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 14 ft deep x 5.2 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 785 S GROVE ST |
|---|---|
| City | RIPON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54971-1634 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 8 |
| Legal Description | S21 T16N R14E OAKWOOD HEIGHTS LOT 19 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKWOOD HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Township / Civil Division | RIPON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 41600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| 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.
785 S Grove St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2016.
Source: Fond Du Lac County records, as of March 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 785 S GROVE ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1634 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 3, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20161063143 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 14, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000858527 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FOND DU LAC WI |
| Property Address | 785 S GROVE ST, RIPON, WI 54971-1634 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 1138214 |
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| Date | Oct 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1138214 |
| Name | HORICON BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | HORICON, WI 53032 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 238 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2040 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 785 S Grove St was $1,892 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,892.00 | $86,300 Land $16,500 Building $69,800 | $133,105 Land $25,449 Building $107,656 |
| 2023 | $1,895.00 | $86,300 Land $16,500 Building $69,800 | $101,386 Land $19,384 Building $82,002 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 785 S Grove St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2003.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 19, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2003–2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 785 S Grove St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 449 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Bertram Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, Verizon.
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