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$200,629$160 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $120,000 on Nov 1, 2016

540 E SOUTH RIVER ST

APPLETON, WI 54915
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,254 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
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

$201K
$181K low$220K 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 · Nov 1, 2016
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$103,829
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$83,063
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.43%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$96,800
FOX COMMUNITIES CU · 2.95% 1 · recorded Nov 1, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,695 (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.$190,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$161,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$215,700

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.0.20
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
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
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Street

Transaction History(3)

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.

M
James Madison Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Stephen Foster Elementary Charter SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Appleton East High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

540 E South River 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 less than 91% of homes in Appleton 54915
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Appleton 54915
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Appleton 54915
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Appleton 54915
  • Older than 93% 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.

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$161K$570K

This home is worth more than 9% 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$200,629
CheaperTypical $298,564Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$160
CheaperTypical $179Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area1,254 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,599 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 540 E South River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAppleton 54915Outagamie County
Estimated valuepricier than$200,6299% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16030% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than1,254 ft²23% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac26% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than19397% of homes22% of homes

About 540 E South River St

How much is 540 E South River St, Appleton, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 E South River St, Appleton, WI is $200,629 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $181,304 to $219,954. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 E South River St, Appleton, WI last sell?

540 E South River St, Appleton, WI last sold on Nov 1, 2016 for $120,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 540 E South River St, Appleton, WI?

540 E South River St, Appleton, WI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,254 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 540 E South River St, Appleton, WI built?

540 E South River St, Appleton, WI was built in 1939, making it 87 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 540 E South River St, Appleton, WI?

540 E South River St, Appleton, WI is assigned to James Madison Middle School (middle), rated D+; Stephen Foster Elementary Charter School (elementary), rated B; 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 540 E South River St, Appleton, WI compare to other homes in Appleton 54915?

Among the 13,749 homes in Appleton 54915, it is worth more than 9% of them ($200,629 against a typical $298,564), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($160 against a typical $179), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,254 ft² against a typical 1,599 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1939 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Outagamie County, it is worth more than 16% 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 540 E South River St, Appleton, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 540 E South River St, Appleton, WI was $2,695. The county assessed it at $190,500.

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