Appleton, WI 54914 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 54914
Report Date: May 2026
Market Temperature: HOT
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.

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Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

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Market Metrics

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

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Rental Market

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Property Taxes

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Liquidity & Velocity

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.

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Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Hot market indicates strong buyer demand with limited inventory, typically characterized by rising prices, quick sales (low days on market), and inventory levels below historical averages.

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Appleton, WI are averaging 6.34%, reflecting the broader market volatility seen throughout 2026.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.

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Key Findings

1. The primary indicator, median sold price: 279,000, shows realized market value for recent transactions and anchors pricing expectations for Appleton ZIP 54914; given the market context, this figure should be treated as the representative recent sale benchmark.

2. Despite a higher median listing price: 335,000 relative to the median sold price, actual sale outcomes suggest pricing friction between seller expectations and transaction prices rather than definitive market collapse.

3. Liquidity appears muted on a velocity basis as the median days on market: 219 suggests slower movement of listings and may indicate moderate sales velocity even though the broader market is described as hot.

4. Macro and demand signals remain supportive: the market temperature is hot with prices and rents trending up, while interest rate pressure is moderate and local 30-year fixed mortgage rates are 6.34%, all of which suggests continued buyer activity but with some financing sensitivity.

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Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Appleton, WI 54914 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 54914
Report Date: May 2026
Market Temperature: HOT
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on condominium properties. Metrics are calculated from recent condo sales and active listings within the past 90 days.

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Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

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Market Metrics

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

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Rental Market

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Property Taxes

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Liquidity & Velocity

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Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Hot market indicates strong buyer demand with limited inventory, typically characterized by rising prices, quick sales (low days on market), and inventory levels below historical averages.

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Appleton, WI are averaging 6.34%, reflecting the broader market volatility seen throughout 2026.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.

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Key Findings

1. The primary market value indicator is the 224,500 median sold price, which confirms ongoing price appreciation in Appleton ZIP 54914 and aligns with a hot local market and the reported price year-over-year trend of up.

2. The 263 median days on market points to slower sales velocity than a typical hot market would suggest; this extended time to close may indicate pricing friction or a mismatch between seller expectations and transaction-ready buyers, so sellers should consider price or condition adjustments to accelerate offers.

3. The 167 median price per square foot, paired with a 1,195 median market rent, suggests relative pricing strength for owner-occupiers and a rent trend that is also up, supporting continued interest from local renters transitioning to ownership.

4. Financing headwinds are moderate: current 30-year fixed mortgage rates are averaging 6.34%, which, together with the market described as moderate interest rate pressure, may temper buyer purchasing power even as the market remains hot; price-setting strategies should account for this funding cost environment.

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Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.