Google street view image for 540 W River Rd, Appleton, WI 54915

Off Market Sep 2014 for $403K

$1,262,113

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,583/mo

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5 ba

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4,778

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540 W River Rd, Appleton, WI 54915

About this home

540 W River Rd is a 4,778 square foot house on a 0.96 acre lot with 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 24, 2014 for $403,800. Based on Redfin's Appleton data, we estimate the home's value is $1,262,113.

Single-familyProperty Type

1936Year Built

0.96 acresLot Size

$264Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,262,113

$858K since sold in September 2014$120K since August

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This home's estimate is 231.7% higher than the average sale price ($380K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 1, 2026
$377,700
A
3 beds3 baths2,356 sq ft
821 W Prospect Ave, Appleton, WI 54915
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$350,000
B
4 beds2 baths3,339 sq ft
715 W 5th St, Appleton, WI 54914
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$390,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths2,183 sq ft
1309 S Alicia Dr, Appleton, WI 54914
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$411,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,386 sq ft
1324 W Rogers Ave, Appleton, WI 54914
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$345,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,767 sq ft
1026 W Calumet St, Appleton, WI 54915
SOLD JUL 3, 2026
$409,135
F
4 beds3 baths2,240 sq ft
719 S Memorial Dr, Appleton, WI 54911

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Market trends in 54915, WI

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.2%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$365K

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

46d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

150

7 MoM

New listings for sale

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$424,900
3 beds2.5 baths2,322 sq ft
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Adam Weir • Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
$699,900
4 beds3.5 baths4,518 sq ft
918 E Kramer Ln, Appleton, WI 54915
$850,000
3 beds3.5 baths3,622 sq ft
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OPEN WED, 4:30PM TO 6:30PM
$359,900
2 beds2 baths1,582 sq ft
1912 E Sylvan Ave, Appleton, WI 54915
$335,000
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3 beds1 bath1,661 sq ft
1530 S Walden Ave, Appleton, WI 54915
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4 beds3.5 baths3,162 sq ft
W6074 Nettie Dr, Appleton, WI 54915
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5 beds3.5 baths4,141 sq ft
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Sale history for 540 W River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,538 (+7.1%)

$269,600 + $699,000

$968,600

2024

$14,510 (−5.2%)

$269,600 + $689,000

$958,600

2023

$15,306 (−8.1%)

$269,600 + $689,000

$958,600

2022

$16,662 (+4.6%)

$186,200 + $587,100

$773,300

2021

$15,936 (+1.7%)

$186,200 + $587,100

$773,300

2020

$15,675 (+2.4%)

$186,200 + $587,100

$773,300

2019

$15,310 (+14.8%)

$186,200 + $587,100

$773,300

2018

$13,332 (+1.5%)

$172,200 + $419,500

$591,700

2017

$13,131 (+23.5%)

$172,200 + $419,500

$591,700

2016

$10,634 (+19.7%)

$172,200 + $315,500

$487,700

2014

$8,885

$172,200 + $234,400

$406,600

Tax history for 540 W River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,538 (+7.1%)

$269,600 + $699,000

$968,600

2024

$14,510 (−5.2%)

$269,600 + $689,000

$958,600

2023

$15,306 (−8.1%)

$269,600 + $689,000

$958,600

2022

$16,662 (+4.6%)

$186,200 + $587,100

$773,300

2021

$15,936 (+1.7%)

$186,200 + $587,100

$773,300

2020

$15,675 (+2.4%)

$186,200 + $587,100

$773,300

2019

$15,310 (+14.8%)

$186,200 + $587,100

$773,300

2018

$13,332 (+1.5%)

$172,200 + $419,500

$591,700

2017

$13,131 (+23.5%)

$172,200 + $419,500

$591,700

2016

$10,634 (+19.7%)

$172,200 + $315,500

$487,700

2014

$8,885

$172,200 + $234,400

$406,600

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

R-1B

Single-Family District

The R-1B district is intended to provide for and maintain residential areas characterized predominately by single-family, detached dwellings on medium sized lots 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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,879
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
# of 1/2 Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 13

Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Warm Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 13

Exterior

Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Colonial
Exterior Wall: Brick
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: APPLETON 4TH WARD
Living Sq. Ft: 4,778
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,879
Building Sq. Ft: 7,334
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: FOURTH WARD PLAT 4WD THAT PRT BLK 77 AS DESC IN 239D393 LESS E70FT & LESS W90FT

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,537
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 41,600
Legal Block Number: 77
Municipality Name: CITY OF APPLETON-OUTGAMIE CNTY
Acres: 0.955
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,778
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.96 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Outagamie County
APN: 314093100

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Stephen Foster Elementary Charter School

Charter PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

6/10

Madison Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

3/10

East High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

1/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 11 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 • 54915

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In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in June and 3.5 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.20M – $1.45M

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Home values near 540 W River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4 River Dr, Appleton, WI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1096 Sq. Ft.	$256,119
520 West River Rd, Appleton, WI 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5405 Sq. Ft.	$976,303

Address	Redfin Estimate
340 West River Rd, Appleton, WI 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3640 Sq. Ft.	$946,525
612 West River Rd, Appleton, WI 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6669 Sq. Ft.	$1,627,932

Address	Redfin Estimate
410 West River Rd, Appleton, WI 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3219 Sq. Ft.	$721,225
618 West River Rd, Appleton, WI 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4346 Sq. Ft.	$987,985

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