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$574,505$86 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $518,329 on May 25, 2016

178 RIVER DR

APPLETON, WI 54915
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
6,714 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1931
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
14
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$575K
$504K low$645K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$518,329 · May 25, 2016
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$174,105
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$139,284
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.78%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$400,400
WELLS FARGO BANK · recorded Apr 1, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,850 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$956,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$314,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$642,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$916,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,082,600

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Mansion
CountyOUTAGAMIE
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Stephen Foster Elementary Charter SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
James Madison Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Appleton East High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: Appleton Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 54915These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.80
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.67
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.42,379
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,670 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,404
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,213
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.30 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

178 River Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 98% of homes in Appleton 54915
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Appleton 54915
  • Among the largest homes in River Drive
  • Among the largest lots in River Drive
  • Older than 95% of homes in Appleton 54915

What homes are worth in Appleton 54915

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$162K$572K

This home is worth more than 98% of homes in Appleton 54915.

How it measures up in Appleton 54915

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Appleton 54915.

Estimated value$574,505
CheaperTypical $298,529Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$86
CheaperTypical $179Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area6,714 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,600 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1931
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 178 River Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiver DriveAppleton 54915Outagamie County
Estimated valuepricier than$574,50597% of homes98% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$863% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than6,714 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1.19 acalmost all homes98% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than193111% of homes5% of homes18% of homes

About 178 River Dr

How much is 178 River Dr, Appleton, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 178 River Dr, Appleton, WI is $574,505 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $503,808 to $645,202. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 178 River Dr, Appleton, WI last sell?

178 River Dr, Appleton, WI last sold on May 25, 2016 for $518,329, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 178 River Dr, Appleton, WI?

178 River Dr, Appleton, WI has 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and 6,714 square feet of living space.

When was 178 River Dr, Appleton, WI built?

178 River Dr, Appleton, WI was built in 1931, making it 95 years old. It is a mansion home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 178 River Dr, Appleton, WI?

178 River Dr, Appleton, WI is assigned to Stephen Foster Elementary Charter School (elementary), rated B; James Madison Middle School (middle), rated D+; Appleton East High School (high), rated C. All sit in Appleton Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 178 River Dr, Appleton, WI compare to other homes in Appleton 54915?

Among the 13,743 homes in Appleton 54915, it is worth more than 98% of them ($574,505 against a typical $298,529), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($86 against a typical $179), it is bigger than almost all of them (6,714 ft² against a typical 1,600 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (1.19 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1931 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Outagamie County, it is worth more than 94% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 178 River Dr, Appleton, WI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 178 River Dr, Appleton, WI was $13,850. The county assessed it at $956,100.

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