Is Appleton, WI 54914 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Appleton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 52% of homes in Appleton, WI 54914 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 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 122 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 55%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 1% to $304,968. Overall, Appleton is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Outagamie County, homes here sell faster than in 92% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 62%. On our competition score, Appleton ranks #43 of 319 WI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 82 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.