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$293,213$169 / 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 $303,000 on Aug 27, 2013

538 N CENTER ST

APPLETON, WI 54911
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,731 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1870
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$293K
$269K low$318K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$303,000 · Aug 27, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,056 (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.$214,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$195,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$242,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyOUTAGAMIE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Edison Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Kaleidoscope AcademyC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Appleton North High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi

District: Appleton Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 54911These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.70
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.15

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,151
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,217 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,141
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,139
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

538 N Center 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 more than 74% of homes in Lawrence
  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Lawrence
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Outagamie County
  • Among the oldest homes in Outagamie County

What homes are worth in Appleton 54911

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

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$146K$499K

This home is worth more than 66% of homes in Appleton 54911.

How it measures up in Appleton 54911

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Appleton 54911.

Estimated value$293,213
CheaperTypical $261,896Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$169
CheaperTypical $169Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area1,731 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,602 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1870
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 538 N Center St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLawrenceAppleton 54911Outagamie County
Estimated valuepricier than$293,21374% of homes66% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16975% of homes50% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than1,731 ft²47% of homes59% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac25% of homes13% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than18704% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes

About 538 N Center St

How much is 538 N Center St, Appleton, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 538 N Center St, Appleton, WI is $293,213 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $268,818 to $317,608. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 538 N Center St, Appleton, WI last sell?

538 N Center St, Appleton, WI last sold on Aug 27, 2013 for $303,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 538 N Center St, Appleton, WI?

538 N Center St, Appleton, WI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,731 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 538 N Center St, Appleton, WI built?

538 N Center St, Appleton, WI was built in 1870, making it 156 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 538 N Center St, Appleton, WI?

538 N Center St, Appleton, WI is assigned to Edison Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Kaleidoscope Academy (middle), rated C; Appleton North High School (high), rated B. All sit in Appleton Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 538 N Center St, Appleton, WI compare to other homes in Appleton 54911?

Among the 8,141 homes in Appleton 54911, it is worth more than 66% of them ($293,213 against a typical $261,896), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($169 against a typical $169), it is bigger than 59% of them (1,731 ft² against a typical 1,602 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1870 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Outagamie County, it is worth more than 45% 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 538 N Center St, Appleton, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 538 N Center St, Appleton, WI was $3,056. The county assessed it at $214,000.

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