917 N 5th St, Wausau, WI 54403 Property Records

Marathon County property record for 917 N 5th St, Wausau, WI 54403

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1 ba · built 1888
Lot Size0.169 acres (7,405 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$90,000 (Apr 2021)
Tax Bill$2,980 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Mortgage
May 2022 Sale & Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN291-2907-353-0016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN291-2907-353-0016
Alternative APN
  • 59-6915-008-016-00-00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1888
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialComposition/Composite
Lot Area7,405 sqft (0.169 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address917 N 5TH ST
CityWAUSAU
StateWI
Zip54403
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR3
Legal DescriptionJ M SMITHS ADD LOT 16 BLK 8
Legal Range07
Legal Township29
Legal Section35
Legal QuarterNE
Legal SubdivisionJ M SMITHS ADD
Legal Block8
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionMARATHON WI
Township / Civil DivisionWAUSAU
Census Block Group1
Census Block1018
Census Tract100

Owner

Source: Marathon County records, as of February 9, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address917 S 5TH AVE, WAUSAU, WI 54401-6058
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 18, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NICOLET NATIONAL BANK
May 24, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Mar 16, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jan 25, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 19, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 19, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 16, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number1833198
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARATHON WI
Property Address917 S 5TH AVE, WAUSAU, WI 54401-6058
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 23, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0001835992
DateMay 18, 2021
Instrument1835992
Lender
NameNICOLET NATIONAL BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueJun 1, 2041
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Type Change DateJun 1, 2026
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change4.5%
Max Rate At Change9.5%
Index1-Year T-Bill

May 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMARATHON WI
Recording DateMay 24, 2022
Property Address917 S 5TH AVE, WAUSAU, WI 54401-6058
Document Number0001862450
Instrument DateMay 20, 2022
Instrument1862450
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 23, 2024
Title CompanyRUNKEL ABSTRACT AND TITLE COMPANY, RUNKEL ABSTRACT AND TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$522.90
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address917 S 5TH AVE, WAUSAU, WI 54401-6058

Mortgage

Document Number0001862451
DateMay 24, 2022
Instrument1862451
Lender
NameMORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2052

March 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMARATHON WI
Recording DateMar 16, 2020
Property Address917 S 5TH AVE, WAUSAU, WI 54401-6058
Document Number0001799682
Instrument DateMar 13, 2020
Instrument1799682
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 25, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address917 S 5TH AVE WAUSAU WI 544016058, WAUSAU, WI 54401-6058

January 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMARATHON WI
Recording DateJan 25, 2018
Property Address917 S 5TH AVE, WAUSAU, WI 54401-6058
Document Number0001752363
Instrument DateJan 25, 2018
Instrument1752363
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 12, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address917 S 5TH AVE WAUSAU WI 544016058, WAUSAU, WI 54401-6058

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Marathon County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2024

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWisconsin
CountyMarathon County
MunicipalityWausau City
Unified School DistrictWausau School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,980.00 (+2.83%)$169,900 (+33.05%) Land $17,400 Building $152,500$178,321 (+16.47%) Land $18,262 Building $160,059
2023$2,898.00 Homeowner's exemption$127,700 Land $16,800 Building $110,900$153,102 Land $20,142 Building $132,960

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 18, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWAUSAU WATERWORKS
serves 39,994 people · EPA ID WI7370102
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionDec 2023
Lead6 ppb (2020)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 626 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
TDS Telecom
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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