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Last sold for $121,000 on Aug 13, 2007

540 CHAIN DR

APPLETON, WI 54915
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,440 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.
1974
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$121,000 · Aug 13, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$234,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$42,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$192,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$234,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$261,749

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.30
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
17
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
55
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
56
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
22
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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
CountyWinnebago
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.38
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached

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

M
Maplewood Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Gegan Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.5 mi
H
Menasha High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: Menasha 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

540 Chain 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Valley Fair
  • Newer than 76% of homes in Valley Fair

How it measures up in Appleton 54915

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

Living area1,440 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,600 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 540 Chain Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValley FairAppleton 54915Winnebago County
Living areabigger than1,440 ft²43% of homes39% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac88% of homes80% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than197476% of homes41% of homes69% of homes

About 540 Chain Dr

When did 540 Chain Dr, Appleton, WI last sell?

540 Chain Dr, Appleton, WI last sold on Aug 13, 2007 for $121,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 540 Chain Dr, Appleton, WI?

540 Chain Dr, Appleton, WI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,440 square feet of living space and a 0.38-acre lot.

When was 540 Chain Dr, Appleton, WI built?

540 Chain Dr, Appleton, WI was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 540 Chain Dr, Appleton, WI?

540 Chain Dr, Appleton, WI is assigned to Maplewood Middle School (middle), rated C+; Gegan Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Menasha High School (high), rated B. All sit in Menasha School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 Chain Dr, Appleton, WI compare to other homes in Appleton 54915?

Among the 13,752 homes in Appleton 54915, it is bigger than 39% of them (1,440 ft² against a typical 1,600 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1974 against a typical 1981). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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