Columbia County property record for N4858 State Rd 78, Portage, WI 53901
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 17.9 acres (782,338 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $87,500 (Sep 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,858 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage Jul 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11004-159.01 |
| Primary APN | 11004-159.01 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 782,338 sqft (17.9 acres) |
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| Street Address | N4858 STATE ROAD 78 |
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| City | PORTAGE |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53901-8963 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Legal Description | LOT 1, CSM 4657-32-142 |
| Legal Range | 08E |
| Legal Township | 11N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA WI |
| Township / Civil Division | CALEDONIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1111 |
| Census Tract | 970600 |
N4858 State Rd 78, an agricultural property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2007.
Source: Columbia County records, as of February 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | N4858 STATE ROAD 78, PORTAGE, WI 53901-8963 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage THOMPSON KANE CO LLC |
| Jul 5, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 19, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 19, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 3, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007771070 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 18, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000771070 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA WI |
| Property Address | N4858 STATE ROAD 78, PORTAGE, WI 53901-8963 |
| Document Number | 0000934829 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | N4858 STATE ROAD 78 PORTAGE WI 539018963, PORTAGE, WI 53901-8963 |
| Document Number | 0000934829 |
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| Date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 934829 |
| Name | THOMPSON KANE CO LLC |
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| Address | 8020 EXCELSIOR DR # 401, MADISON, WI 53717-1998 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 15, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA WI |
| Recording Date | Jul 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | N4858 STATE ROAD 78, PORTAGE, WI 53901-8963 |
| Document Number | 0000893879 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 893879 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,335.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | N4858 STATE ROAD 78 PORTAGE WI 539018963, PORTAGE, WI 53901-8963 |
The 2025 property tax bill for N4858 State Rd 78 was $2,858 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Columbia County assessment roll, as of February 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Columbia County |
| County Subdivision | Caledonia Town |
| Unified School District | Portage Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,858.00 Homeowner's exemption | $235,500 Land $74,500 Building $161,000 | $311,647 Land $109,001 Building $202,646 |
| 2023 | $2,086.00 Homeowner's exemption | $235,500 Land $74,500 Building $161,000 | $239,874 Land $83,898 Building $155,976 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place N4858 State Rd 78 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 2008.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (2008–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 N4858 State Rd 78 is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless | 25 / 5 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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