Iron County property record for 8403 Desperation Rd, Mercer, WI 54547
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Lot Size | 5.46 acres (237,838 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,607 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-0954-0100 |
| Primary APN | 14-0954-0100 |
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| Lot Area | 237,838 sqft (5.46 acres) |
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| Street Address | 8403 DESPERATION RD |
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| City | MERCER |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54547 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2-CSM 155 5.46 BEING A PT OF GOV LOT 1, SECTION 19, AND GOV LOTS 1 & 2 SECTION 20, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 44N, RANGE 4E |
| Legal Range | 04E |
| Legal Township | 44N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | IRON WI |
| Township / Civil Division | OMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 180300 |
8403 Desperation Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Iron County records, as of March 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8403N DESPERATION RD, MERCER, WI 54547-9603 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | IRON WI |
| Recording Date | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8403 DESPERATION RD, MERCER, WI 54547 |
| Document Number | 0000180086 |
| Map Reference | PB 1 PG 194 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 180086 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 8403 Desperation Rd was $4,607 with a homeowner's exemption, up 19.8% from the year before.
Source: Iron County assessment roll, as of March 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Iron County |
| County Subdivision | Oma Town |
| Unified School District | Hurley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,607.00 (+19.79%) | $512,600 (+87.01%) Land $149,700 Building $362,900 | $507,530 (+36.17%) Land $148,219 Building $359,311 |
| 2024 | $3,846.00 (+4.85%) | $274,100 (+7.36%) Land $106,600 Building $167,500 | $372,722 (+18.32%) Building $372,722 |
| 2023 | $3,668.00 | $255,300 Land $106,600 Building $148,700 | $315,003 Building $315,003 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8403 Desperation Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2014 |
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 8403 Desperation Rd 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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