Market Intelligence · WI / Outagamie County

Appleton, WI home prices and housing market

4 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$332K1-yr changeUp5.0%

The typical home value in Appleton, WI is $332K as of September 2026, up 5.0% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Appleton ZIP code, the median list price is $336K and homes spend a median of 35 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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The coverage

Appleton, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$332K
1-yr changeMedian across Appleton ZIPs
+5.0%
ZIP markets live6 tracked in Appleton
4
County
Outagamie County

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12-month value trend

+5.0% over 12 months

Typical home value in Appleton over the last 12 months: $316K in Sep 2025 to $332K in Sep 2026 (+5.0%).

Sep 2025$316K

Sep 2026$332K

Median Zillow home value index across Appleton's ZIP codes.

Context

Appleton’s citywide typical home value was $332,261 in September 2026, up 5.0% over the past year. The median list price was $336,188, and 298 homes were for sale. New listings totaled 110, while the median days on market was 35. Only 13.3% of listings had a price cut. That suggests well prepared homes can still move without long delays. For a homeowner deciding whether to sell, the read is constructive: prepare carefully, price realistically, and expect buyers to stay selective.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Appleton, WI?

Typical home value

$332K

Up5.0%YoY

Median list price

$336K

Days on market

35

Homes for sale

298

Price cuts

13.3%

New listings

110

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Appleton's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Appleton, WI home prices over time

Typical home values in Appleton, WI are up 5.0% over the past year, from $316K in September 2025 to $332K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Appleton, WI, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$332,261+5.0%
September 2025$316,454No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Appleton ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Appleton, WI a buyer's or seller's market?

Appleton, WI leans toward a seller's market.

Relatively few listings have cut their asking price, which usually gives sellers the stronger position.

Based on a median of 35 days on market and 13% of listings with a price cut in the typical Appleton ZIP code, and 110 new listings against 298 active listings across Appleton, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Appleton housing market forecast 2027

+4.0%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 4 Appleton ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 4.0% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Appleton rose 5.0%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Appleton?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Appleton shows typical home values rising 4.0% by September 2027, after a 5.0% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 4 Appleton ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Appleton?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 6 Appleton ZIP codes in total; the remaining 2 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Appleton, WI home prices.

How much is a home in Appleton worth?

The citywide typical home value was $332,261 as of September 2026, up 5.0% over the past year. This is an aggregate figure, not a value for any one property.

How fast are homes selling in Appleton?

The median days on market was 35 as of September 2026. That is a citywide median, so individual homes can sell faster or slower.

Are Appleton sellers cutting prices?

As of September 2026, 13.3% of listings had a price cut, while there were 298 homes for sale and 110 new listings. That share indicates some sellers adjusted, but it does not describe every listing.

Are home prices going up or down in Appleton, WI?

Typical home values in Appleton, WI are up 5.0% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Appleton, WI a buyer's or seller's market?

Appleton, WI leans toward a seller's market. Relatively few listings have cut their asking price, which usually gives sellers the stronger position. Based on a median of 35 days on market and 13% of listings with a price cut in the typical Appleton ZIP code, and 110 new listings against 298 active listings across Appleton, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

How long do homes take to sell in Appleton, WI?

In the typical Appleton ZIP code, homes spend a median of 35 days on market as of September 2026, based on Realtor.com listing data. Pricing and condition decide how fast any one home sells, so treat the median as a benchmark rather than a promise.

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