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$229,272$98 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $133,500 on Dec 6, 2017

545 WATSON ST

RIPON, WI 54971
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,340 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$229K
$212K low$246K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$133,500 · Dec 6, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,297 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$130,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$113,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$130,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$201,276

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyFond du Lac
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Ripon High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Ripon Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi

District: Ripon Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 54971These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,292
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.109 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,894
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,131
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

545 Watson St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Fond du Lac County
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Fond du Lac County
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Ripon 54971
  • Older than 84% of homes in Fond du Lac County

What homes are worth in Ripon 54971

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$81K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 53% of homes in Ripon 54971.

How it measures up in Ripon 54971

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ripon 54971.

Estimated value$229,272
CheaperTypical $222,001Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$98
CheaperTypical $139Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area2,340 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 545 Watson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRipon 54971Fond du Lac County
Estimated valuepricier than$229,27253% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9815% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than2,340 ft²88% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac11% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than190023% of homes16% of homes

About 545 Watson St

How much is 545 Watson St, Ripon, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 545 Watson St, Ripon, WI is $229,272 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $212,293 to $246,251. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 545 Watson St, Ripon, WI last sell?

545 Watson St, Ripon, WI last sold on Dec 6, 2017 for $133,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 545 Watson St, Ripon, WI?

545 Watson St, Ripon, WI has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,340 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 545 Watson St, Ripon, WI built?

545 Watson St, Ripon, WI was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 545 Watson St, Ripon, WI?

545 Watson St, Ripon, WI is assigned to Ripon High School (high), rated B; Ripon Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Ripon Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 545 Watson St, Ripon, WI compare to other homes in Ripon 54971?

Among the 3,877 homes in Ripon 54971, it is worth more than 53% of them ($229,272 against a typical $222,001), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($98 against a typical $139), it is bigger than 88% of them (2,340 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1900 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Fond du Lac County, it is worth more than 39% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 545 Watson St, Ripon, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 545 Watson St, Ripon, WI was $4,297. The county assessed it at $130,500.

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