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$357,770$192 / 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 84How 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

838 E ALTON ST

APPLETON, WI 54911
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,868 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.
1870
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$358K
$302K low$414K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,015 (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.$276,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$248,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$313,000

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.0.16
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 · 0.3 mi
M
Kaleidoscope AcademyC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Appleton North High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 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

838 E Alton 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 88% of homes in Lawrence
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Lawrence
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Outagamie County
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% 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.

This home
$141K$504K

This home is worth more than 86% 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$357,770
CheaperTypical $261,784Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$192
CheaperTypical $170Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Living area1,868 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,604 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1870
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 838 E Alton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLawrenceAppleton 54911Outagamie County
Estimated valuepricier than$357,77088% of homes86% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19293% of homes67% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than1,868 ft²57% of homes68% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac54% of homes32% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than18703% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes

About 838 E Alton St

How much is 838 E Alton St, Appleton, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 838 E Alton St, Appleton, WI is $357,770 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $301,521 to $414,019. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 838 E Alton St, Appleton, WI last sell?

838 E Alton St, Appleton, WI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 838 E Alton St, Appleton, WI?

838 E Alton St, Appleton, WI has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,868 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 838 E Alton St, Appleton, WI built?

838 E Alton St, Appleton, WI was built in 1870, making it 156 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 838 E Alton St, Appleton, WI?

838 E Alton 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 838 E Alton St, Appleton, WI compare to other homes in Appleton 54911?

Among the 8,141 homes in Appleton 54911, it is worth more than 86% of them ($357,770 against a typical $261,784), its price per square foot is higher than 67% of them ($192 against a typical $170), it is bigger than 68% of them (1,868 ft² against a typical 1,604 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1870 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Outagamie County, it is worth more than 63% 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 838 E Alton St, Appleton, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 838 E Alton St, Appleton, WI was $4,015. The county assessed it at $276,400.

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