Outagamie County property record for 538 N Center St, Appleton, WI 54911
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,731 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,358 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $303,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $3,055 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 31-1-0288-00 |
| Primary APN | 31-1-0288-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 1 Plumbing Fixture |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,731 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,614 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 883 sqft |
| Basement Area | 883 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,358 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 538 N CENTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | APPLETON |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 54911-5317 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1C |
| Legal Description | BATEMANS ADDN 1WD S50FT OF LOT 13 BLK 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | BATEMANS ADD |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | OUTAGAMIE WI |
| Township / Civil Division | APPLETON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 10501 |
Source: Outagamie County records, as of June 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 N CENTER ST, APPLETON, WI 54911-5317 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20131995828 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 19, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001995828 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Outagamie County assessment roll, as of June 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| Municipality | Appleton City |
| County | Outagamie County |
| Unified School District | Appleton Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $214,000 (-) Land $18,800 Building $195,200 | $242,300 (-) | |
| 2024 | $3,055.00 (-4.53%) | $214,000 (-) Land $18,800 Building $195,200 | $242,300 (+7.42%) |
| 2023 | $3,200.00 (+14.61%) Homeowner's exemption | $214,000 (+53.41%) Land $18,800 Building $195,200 | $225,555 (+28.33%) Land $19,815 Building $205,740 |
| 2022 | $2,792.00 Homeowner's exemption | $139,500 Land $15,800 Building $123,700 | $175,768 Land $19,908 Building $155,860 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | APPLETON WATERWORKS serves 74,511 people · EPA ID WI4450333 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 584 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Bertram Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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