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Appleton WI Housing Market Report — 2026
Primary market fields refreshed from Redfin rolling-three-month city data ending 2026-06-30 and Zillow city data as of 2026-06-30.
June 2026 Market Refresh.
Last updated: July 22, 2026
This is the current source-backed market panel. Any earlier dated Redfin or Zillow figures elsewhere on this report are supplemental historical snapshots only, not the current refresh.
| Redfin median sale price | $312,880 |
|---|---|
| Year over year | +6.44% |
| Median days on market | 42 median days on market |
| Homes sold | 291 homes sold |
| Zillow ZHVI | $308,435 (+6.51% YoY) |
Appleton WI Redfin median sale price: $312,880 (+6.44% YoY), 42 median days on market, 291 homes sold for the rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 (Redfin Data Center; source updated 2026-07-03). Appleton WI Zillow ZHVI: $308,435 (+6.51% YoY) as of 2026-06-30 (Zillow Research, June 2026). Zillow source label: Zillow Research city ZHVI as of 2026-06-30. Source scope: Redfin Data Center exact city row, rolling three months ending 2026-06-30; source updated 2026-07-03. June 2026 primary fields only. Other on-page figures are older supplemental context unless separately dated. Market data is background context only; property-specific value still depends on condition, title, occupancy, repairs, payoff, liens, and closing timeline.
June 2026 source notice
The refresh panel contains the current Redfin and Zillow primary fields. Other market figures and calculations below retain their displayed source dates and are May 2026 supplemental context unless explicitly dated June 2026.
TL;DR
According to Redfin Data Center city data for May 2026, Appleton's median sale price is $299,821 — up 3.39% year-over-year — with 42 median days on market and 248 homes sold. Zillow Research city ZHVI as of 2026-05-31 is $305,415. USA Home Buyers purchases Appleton homes for cash in any condition, any situation. Offer review often within 24 hours after we understand the property, coordinate closing after title, payoff, seller readiness, and local closing details are reviewed. Call 888-274-5006.
Appleton WI Market Overview
Appleton is the county seat of Outagamie County and the largest city in the Fox Cities region. The combination of manufacturing, healthcare (Thedacare, Ascension), and educational institutions (Lawrence University) creates a stable housing market that has appreciated through economic cycles. Appleton spans three counties — Outagamie (primary/county seat), Calumet, and Winnebago — which affects which Register of Deeds, courts, and sheriff sales apply for specific properties.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $299,821 (+3.39% YoY) | Redfin Data Center city row, May 2026 |
| Median days on market | 42 median days on market | Redfin Data Center city row, May 2026 |
| Homes sold | 248 homes sold | Redfin Data Center city row, May 2026 |
| Zillow city ZHVI | $305,415 ZHVI | Zillow Research city ZHVI as of 2026-05-31 |
| WI transfer fee | $3/$1,000 (0.3%), Outagamie County ROD | WI DOR / Wis. Stat. §77.22 |
| WI recording fee | $30 flat statewide | WRDA / Outagamie ROD |
| Foreclosure type | Judicial — Outagamie County Circuit Court (6–18 months) | WI Law Help / Wis. Stat. Ch. 846 |
| Sheriff sale schedule | Thursdays 9:00 a.m. — Justice Center lobby, 320 S. Walnut St., Appleton | Outagamie County Sheriff |
| County | Outagamie (primary); also Calumet and Winnebago Counties | City of Appleton |
Appleton Neighborhoods — Character Notes
| Neighborhood | Character |
|---|---|
| Erb Park | Older north/central housing; strong as-is angle for roofs, mechanicals, estate cleanouts. |
| Old Third Ward | Historic/older homes; strong angle for inherited houses and deferred maintenance. |
| Northwood Park | North-side subdivision-style stock; good for move-up/downsize comparisons. |
| Downtown Appleton | Walkable core near College Ave; older homes, small multifamily, code/repair stories. |
| River Drive | River-adjacent and established stock; estate, flooding, and maintenance context may matter property by property. |
| Alicia Park | Higher-value central-west neighborhood; cosmetic/light-repair homes. Median $415,000 (cited source snapshot) |
| City Park / Historic District | 142 contributing properties; historic housing stock; repair/preservation considerations |
Note: Neighborhood samples can be small. Use as directional guidance only; verify current values with a licensed real estate professional.
What Appleton's Market Means for As-Is Sellers
With a 100.6% sale-to-list ratio and 77/100 Compete Score, move-in-ready Appleton homes sell quickly at or near asking. But Appleton's older housing stock — bungalows and Craftsman homes in Erb Park and Old Third Ward, historic properties in City Park — often requires $15,000–$40,000+ in updates to compete on the retail market. For sellers dealing with probate timelines, foreclosure pressure, divorce, or properties with deferred maintenance, the conventional listing path is slow and expensive.
Wisconsin judicial foreclosure runs through Outagamie County Circuit Court (320 S. Walnut St., Appleton WI 54911). Probate is handled by the same Clerk of Courts (phone 920-832-5131). A direct cash sale from USA Home Buyers can close well before a probate or foreclosure timeline forces your hand.
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June 2026 source-backed market snapshot.
Appleton WI market data
- Redfin median sale price
- $312,880
- Redfin YoY
- +6.44%
- Median days on market
- 42 median days on market
- Homes sold
- 291 homes sold
- Zillow ZHVI
- $308,435 (+6.51% YoY)
Appleton WI Redfin median sale price: $312,880 (+6.44% YoY), 42 median days on market, 291 homes sold for the rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 (Redfin Data Center; source updated 2026-07-03). Appleton WI Zillow ZHVI: $308,435 (+6.51% YoY) as of 2026-06-30 (Zillow Research, June 2026). Zillow source label: Zillow Research city ZHVI as of 2026-06-30. Source scope: Redfin Data Center exact city row, rolling three months ending 2026-06-30; source updated 2026-07-03. Market data is background context only, not a property-specific offer or value promise.