Listed by Lindsay Thorson • Cardinal Realty, LLC (PREF: 920-268-8209).
For sale
$324,900
Est. $2,133/mo —
4
bd
•
1.5 ba
•
1,844
sq ft
538 N Ida St, Appleton, WI 54911
About this home
Rich woodwork, timeless details, and thoughtful updates fill this 1908 home with warmth and personality, and you could be just its third owner! Beautiful wood trim frames the rooms, while hardwood floors lend the inviting charm that makes a character home so memorable. In the updated kitchen, gorgeous granite countertops pair with the warm tones of custom alderwood cabinetry and distinctive hickory flooring. A pot filler above the stovetop makes filling a stockpot easy?just in time for soup season! Whether preparing a quiet dinner or gathering with friends, this space blends everyday convenience with enduring style. Charming pocket doors open to a versatile main-floor room with an attached, updated half bath. Create a welcoming bedroom, a home office, or a cozy bonus space to suit your needs. A beautiful wood staircase leads to three generously sized upstairs bedrooms. The primary bedroom offers the warmth and comfort of updated cork flooring, along with a spacious walk-in closet. The updated full bathroom invites you to unwind with copper fixtures, heated tile flooring, a tiled walk-in shower, and a heated, jetted tub made for a relaxing soak. Above it all, an expansive attic holds exciting potential for future use. Bring your imagination and explore the possibilities for the home?s next chapter. Step outside into a fully fenced backyard nestled beneath a canopy of mature trees. Thoughtfully landscaped by the seller, a Master Gardener, perennial plantings frame paved walkways and a patio ready for morning coffee or leisurely evenings outdoors. One-of-a-kind, hand-painted wood fence panels add a playful, artistic touch, while a double-door opening beside the garage provides convenient access. With City Park, the downtown farmers market, and the shops and restaurants along College Avenue all within walking distance, there?s plenty to enjoy beyond your doorstep, too. The sale includes an American Home Shield ShieldPlus home warranty plan for added peace of mind. Come experience the woodwork, welcoming spaces, and backyard setting in person?schedule your showing and picture your next chapter here!
Lawrence-City Park, located between Lawrence University and downtown Appleton, is a historic and walkable Appleton neighborhood with leafy streets and river-adjacent parkland. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around E College Ave near the Lawrence University campus, where coffee counters, small eateries, and performance-night foot traffic set the pace. Early-20th-century houses and tidy apartment buildings line the grid, with mature trees softening the streetscape. City Park and the Fox River Trail shape daily routines with lawns, paths, and water views. The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center and the Trout Museum of Art add a cultural throughline beyond campus events.
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Market insights
538 N Ida St · $324,900
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 47 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.8%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$324,900
Median sale price in this area is $364,247. (12% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
13% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
High-speed internet
Walk-in closets
Full stone basement
Formal dining room
Breakfast bar
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms: 2 on the main floor and 2 on the upper floor
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom with a tub and whirlpool
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Microwave
Range/oven
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Heating & cooling
Forced-air and radiant electric heating
Central air conditioning
Air exchanger
Natural gas
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Patio
Home design
Two-story home
Parking
Detached one-car garage with opener
Construction
Vinyl and cedar exterior
Utilities
Municipal water
Municipal sewer
Electricity and solar
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The R-1C district is intended to provide for the conservation and revitalization of residential areas located in the oldest parts of the City characterized predominately by single-family, detached dwellings on small sized lots of record while protecting residential neighborhoods from the intrusion of incompatible non-residential uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Public service
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Appleton, WI • 54911
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Sun exposure
82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
5.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 538 N Ida St
$325,452
$552 over list price of $325K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $251K to $325K.