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$284,493$136 / 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 89How 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 $78,000 on Aug 21, 2020

521 S STORY ST

APPLETON, WI 54914
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,098 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1885
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$284K
$252K low$317K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$78,000 · Aug 21, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,507 (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.$176,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$148,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$158,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$199,300

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.Triplex
CountyOUTAGAMIE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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.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(1)

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.

E
Jefferson Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Wilson Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Appleton West High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Appleton Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 54914These 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.117
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.66
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

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.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.6%
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.31,882
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,747 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,808
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$117,621
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.31 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

521 S Story 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 88% of homes in Outagamie County
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Appleton 54914
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Outagamie County
  • Among the oldest homes in Appleton 54914

What homes are worth in Appleton 54914

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

This home
$135K$600K

This home is worth more than 57% of homes in Appleton 54914.

How it measures up in Appleton 54914

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Appleton 54914.

Estimated value$284,493
CheaperTypical $266,727Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$136
CheaperTypical $168Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area2,098 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,570 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1885
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 521 S Story St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAppleton 54914Outagamie County
Estimated valuepricier than$284,49357% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13619% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than2,098 ft²81% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac25% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than1885almost no homes3% of homes

About 521 S Story St

How much is 521 S Story St, Appleton, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 521 S Story St, Appleton, WI is $284,493 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $251,778 to $317,208. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 521 S Story St, Appleton, WI last sell?

521 S Story St, Appleton, WI last sold on Aug 21, 2020 for $78,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 521 S Story St, Appleton, WI?

521 S Story St, Appleton, WI has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,098 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 521 S Story St, Appleton, WI built?

521 S Story St, Appleton, WI was built in 1885, making it 141 years old. It is a triplex home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 521 S Story St, Appleton, WI?

521 S Story St, Appleton, WI is assigned to Jefferson Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Wilson Middle School (middle), rated D+; Appleton West 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 521 S Story St, Appleton, WI compare to other homes in Appleton 54914?

Among the 9,480 homes in Appleton 54914, it is worth more than 57% of them ($284,493 against a typical $266,727), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($136 against a typical $168), it is bigger than 81% of them (2,098 ft² against a typical 1,570 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1885 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Outagamie County, it is worth more than 43% 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 521 S Story St, Appleton, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 521 S Story St, Appleton, WI was $2,507. The county assessed it at $176,000.

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