Is Appleton, WI 54913 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Appleton is a seller’s market. With about 3.4 months of supply and 35% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score60/ 100

More competitive than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #199 of 319 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply3.4Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list34.7%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list100.3%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market54Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$212▲ +5.6% vs. last year

The Appleton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 35% of homes in Appleton, WI 54913 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 54 days and there were 3.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 98 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (34% then), homes sold faster (66 days then) and the median sale price rose 9% to $509,779. Overall, Appleton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Outagamie County, homes here sell more slowly than in 77% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 92%. On our competition score, Appleton ranks #199 of 319 WI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 60 out of 100).

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

Nearby markets

Appleton 54911Seller’s market $174 /sq ftAppleton 54914Seller’s market $180 /sq ftBear Creek 54922Seller’s market $166 /sq ftBlack Creek 54106Seller’s market $199 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Appleton real estate

Is Appleton a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 3.4 months of supply in Appleton, WI 54913 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Appleton?

The typical home went under contract in 54 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Appleton sell over asking?

35% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.3% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Appleton?

About 1.37% of a home’s value a year in Outagamie County, or roughly $5,480 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Appleton?

The median sale price was $509,779 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $212 per square foot.

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