Is Appleton, WI 54911 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Appleton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 59% of homes in Appleton, WI 54911 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 1.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 111 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 65%, homes sold more slowly (41 days then) and the median sale price rose 11% to $292,373. Overall, Appleton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Outagamie County, homes here sell faster than in 77% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 69%. On our competition score, Appleton ranks #40 of 319 WI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 84 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Shiocton 54170 (25% sold over asking) or Appleton 54913 (35% sold over asking), while Nichols 54152 (100% sold over asking) and Bear Creek 54922 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.