Columbia County property record for 821 River St, Portage, WI 53901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.389 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $167,400 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,187 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Nov 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11271-2894 |
| Primary APN | 11271-2894 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.389 acres) |
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| Street Address | 821 RIVER ST |
|---|---|
| City | PORTAGE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53901-1509 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 39, BLUFFVIEW ADD NUMBER 2 |
| Legal Range | 08E |
| Legal Township | 12N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLUFFVIEW ADD NUMBER 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA WI |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTAGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 970402 |
821 River St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2017.
Source: Columbia County records, as of February 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 821 RIVER ST, PORTAGE, WI 53901-1509 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI QUICKEN LNS |
| Nov 9, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 9, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 9, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 898003 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA WI |
| Property Address | 821 RIVER ST, PORTAGE, WI 53901-1509 |
| Document Number | 0000936287 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 821 RIVER ST PORTAGE WI 539011509, PORTAGE, WI 53901-1509 |
| Document Number | 0000936287 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 936287 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 15, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA WI |
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 821 RIVER ST, PORTAGE, WI 53901-1509 |
| Document Number | 0000898003 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 898003 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $502.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 821 RIVER ST PORTAGE WI 539011509, PORTAGE, WI 53901-1509 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 821 River St was $5,187 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Columbia County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Columbia County |
| Municipality | Portage City |
| Unified School District | Portage Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,187.00 Homeowner's exemption | $261,100 Land $25,200 Building $235,900 | $289,969 Land $27,986 Building $261,983 |
| 2023 | $3,993.00 Homeowner's exemption | $239,300 Land $25,200 Building $214,100 | $250,787 Land $26,410 Building $224,377 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 821 River St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 15, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2019 · river or lake 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.
Wildfire risk around 821 River St 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | PORTAGE WATERWORKS serves 10,437 people · EPA ID WI1110039 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 71 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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