Appleton, WI metro area Housing Market

Warm Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Appleton, WI metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: March 2026

Median Sale Price

$311K

6.0% YoY

Days on Market

54 days

8.0% YoY

Active Inventory

486

11.3% YoY

Homes Sold

206

4.6% YoY

Warm Market

The market is active with moderate buyer demand.

Appleton, WI metro area Market Summary

The Appleton, WI metro area housing market is heating up. As of March 2026, the median home sale price is $311K, down 6.0% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 54 days on the market, 8.0% longer than a year ago.

There are 486 homes for sale — 11.3% fewer than last year. With 2.4 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 239 new listings were added during this period, down 3.2% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 100.2% of their list price on average, indicating buyers are paying above asking. 45.1% of homes sell above their asking price. 11.1% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

60

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 2.4
Days on Market 54
Price Drops 11.1%
Sale-to-List Ratio 100.2%
Market Temperature Warm

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $437K) 28.8%
Days on Market (National: 55) 1.8%
Inventory (National: 1,314,690) 100.0%

vs. Wisconsin Median

Median Price (Wisconsin: $338K) 8.0%
Days on Market (Wisconsin: 54) 0.0%

Investor Takeaway

Prices are 29% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appleton, WI metro area Market Trends

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Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$345K

Price per Sq Ft

$186

Sale-to-List Ratio

100.2%

Months of Supply

2.4

Sold Above List

45.1%

Price Drops

11.1%

New Listings

239

3.2% YoY

Pending Sales

260

Off Market in 2 Weeks

64.6%

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Housing market data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage. Not financial advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making investment decisions.