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$158,661$50 / 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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $66,500 on Feb 4, 2016

738 RANSOM ST

RIPON, WI 54971
5
Beds
2
Baths
3,174 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.
0.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1865
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

$159K
$137K low$180K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$66,500 · Feb 4, 2016
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$88,661
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$70,929
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.26%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$70,000
INLANTA MORTGAGE INC · recorded Jun 3, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,044 (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.$85,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$60,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$85,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$131,871

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyFond du Lac
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1900
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.38
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 314 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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 · 0.5 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

738 Ransom 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.

  • Worth less than 82% of homes in Fond du Lac County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Ripon 54971
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Ripon 54971
  • Among the oldest 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.

This home
$73K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 23% 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$158,661
CheaperTypical $213,981Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$50
CheaperTypical $131Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area3,174 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,506 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1865
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 738 Ransom St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRipon 54971Fond du Lac County
Estimated valuepricier than$158,66123% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$50almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than3,174 ft²97% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac54% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than18652% of homesalmost no homes

About 738 Ransom St

How much is 738 Ransom St, Ripon, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 738 Ransom St, Ripon, WI is $158,661 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $137,159 to $180,163. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 738 Ransom St, Ripon, WI last sell?

738 Ransom St, Ripon, WI last sold on Feb 4, 2016 for $66,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 738 Ransom St, Ripon, WI?

738 Ransom St, Ripon, WI has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,174 square feet of living space and a 0.38-acre lot.

When was 738 Ransom St, Ripon, WI built?

738 Ransom St, Ripon, WI was built in 1865, making it 161 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 738 Ransom St, Ripon, WI?

738 Ransom 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 738 Ransom St, Ripon, WI compare to other homes in Ripon 54971?

Among the 3,872 homes in Ripon 54971, it is worth more than 23% of them ($158,661 against a typical $213,981), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($50 against a typical $131), it is bigger than 97% of them (3,174 ft² against a typical 1,506 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1865 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Fond du Lac County, it is worth more than 18% 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 738 Ransom St, Ripon, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 738 Ransom St, Ripon, WI was $2,044. The county assessed it at $85,500.

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