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$201,185$102 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $360,000 on Jul 9, 2019

540 PETERSON ST

WAUPACA, WI 54981
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,976 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$201K
$191K low$212K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$360,000 · Jul 9, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,749 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$153,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$131,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$153,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$196,522

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
CountyWAUPACA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

M
Waupaca Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.6 mi
H
Waupaca High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: Waupaca School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 54981These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.71
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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
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.14,646
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.106 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,847
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,403
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 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 Peterson 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 69% of homes in Waupaca 54981
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Waupaca 54981
  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Waupaca County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Waupaca 54981

What homes are worth in Waupaca 54981

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

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$58K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Waupaca 54981.

How it measures up in Waupaca 54981

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waupaca 54981.

Estimated value$201,185
CheaperTypical $274,913Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$102
CheaperTypical $176Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,976 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,669 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 540 Peterson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaupaca 54981Waupaca County
Estimated valuepricier than$201,18531% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10219% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,976 ft²65% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac9% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than195536% of homes43% of homes

About 540 Peterson St

How much is 540 Peterson St, Waupaca, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 Peterson St, Waupaca, WI is $201,185 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $190,778 to $211,592. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 Peterson St, Waupaca, WI last sell?

540 Peterson St, Waupaca, WI last sold on Jul 9, 2019 for $360,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 540 Peterson St, Waupaca, WI?

540 Peterson St, Waupaca, WI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,976 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 540 Peterson St, Waupaca, WI built?

540 Peterson St, Waupaca, WI was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 540 Peterson St, Waupaca, WI?

540 Peterson St, Waupaca, WI is assigned to Waupaca Middle School (middle), rated B-; Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Waupaca High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Waupaca School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 Peterson St, Waupaca, WI compare to other homes in Waupaca 54981?

Among the 7,148 homes in Waupaca 54981, it is worth more than 31% of them ($201,185 against a typical $274,913), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($102 against a typical $176), it is bigger than 65% of them (1,976 ft² against a typical 1,669 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1955 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Waupaca County, it is worth more than 40% 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 Peterson St, Waupaca, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Peterson St, Waupaca, WI was $2,749. The county assessed it at $153,500.

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