Vilas County property record for 787 S 17, Phelps, WI 54554
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 14 acres (609,840 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,242 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage Oct 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-2009-01 |
| Primary APN | 18-2009-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 609,840 sqft (14 acres) |
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| Street Address | 787 S 17 |
|---|---|
| City | PHELPS |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54554 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PRT NW NE |
| Jurisdiction | VILAS WI |
| Township / Civil Division | PHELPS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 950202 |
787 S 17 is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Vilas County records, as of February 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 787 STH 17, PHELPS, WI 54554 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 26, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage HEADWATERS STATE BANK |
| Oct 30, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage HEADWATERS STATE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VILAS WI |
| Property Address | 787 S 17, PHELPS, WI 54554 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | VILAS TITLE SERVICE INC, VILAS TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000571089 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 571089 |
| Name | HEADWATERS STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LAND O LAKES, WI 54540 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VILAS WI |
| Property Address | 787 S 17, PHELPS, WI 54554 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | VILAS TITLE SERVICE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000566221 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 566221 |
| Name | HEADWATERS STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LAND O LAKES, WI 54540 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 787 S 17 was $3,242 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Vilas County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Vilas County |
| County Subdivision | Phelps Town |
| Unified School District | Phelps School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,242.00 Homeowner's exemption | $298,900 Land $41,600 Building $257,300 |
| 2023 | $2,907.00 Homeowner's exemption | $298,900 Land $41,600 Building $257,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 787 S 17 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 5, 2012 · 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 Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 787 S 17 is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Frontier DSL | 90 / 5 |
May also be available: Bug Tussel Wireless, Spectrum.
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