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$242,931$151 / 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 92How 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 $120,000 on Jan 4, 2022

281 RIVER DR

APPLETON, WI 54915
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,604 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$243K
$223K low$263K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$120,000 · Jan 4, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,989 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$198,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$167,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$224,200

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.Ranch
CountyOUTAGAMIE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Alley/Corner

Transaction History(4)

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.

E
Stephen Foster Elementary Charter SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
James Madison Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Appleton East High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: Appleton Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 54915These 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.80
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.67
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.1%
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.42,379
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,670 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,404
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,213
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.30 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

281 River Dr 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 84% of homes in Appleton 54915
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Appleton 54915
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Appleton 54915
  • Older than 84% of homes in Appleton 54915

What homes are worth in Appleton 54915

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

This home
$174K$634K

This home is worth more than 16% of homes in Appleton 54915.

How it measures up in Appleton 54915

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Appleton 54915.

Estimated value$242,931
CheaperTypical $325,782Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$151
CheaperTypical $202Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area1,604 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,604 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 281 River Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiver DriveAppleton 54915Outagamie County
Estimated valuepricier than$242,93119% of homes16% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15120% of homes13% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,604 ft²38% of homes50% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac4% of homes3% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than195383% of homes16% of homes33% of homes

About 281 River Dr

How much is 281 River Dr, Appleton, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 River Dr, Appleton, WI is $242,931 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $222,928 to $262,934. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 River Dr, Appleton, WI last sell?

281 River Dr, Appleton, WI last sold on Jan 4, 2022 for $120,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 River Dr, Appleton, WI?

281 River Dr, Appleton, WI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,604 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 281 River Dr, Appleton, WI built?

281 River Dr, Appleton, WI was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 River Dr, Appleton, WI?

281 River Dr, Appleton, WI is assigned to Stephen Foster Elementary Charter School (elementary), rated B; James Madison Middle School (middle), rated D+; Appleton East High School (high), rated C. All sit in Appleton Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 River Dr, Appleton, WI compare to other homes in Appleton 54915?

Among the 13,753 homes in Appleton 54915, it is worth more than 16% of them ($242,931 against a typical $325,782), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($151 against a typical $202), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,604 ft² against a typical 1,604 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1953 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Outagamie County, it is worth more than 28% 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 281 River Dr, Appleton, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 281 River Dr, Appleton, WI was $2,989. The county assessed it at $198,000.

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