Appleton
Real Estate
 Welcome
to downtown Appleton! Choose from 45 ethnic eateries, over 40
distinct shops, 23 bars, 7 coffee shops, 6 galleries and a number
of festivals. Eat at Vince Lombardi’s steakhouse, grab
a book from the Appleton Library or take Harry Houdini’s
historical walking tour.
If you’re a city hustler looking to move downtown, you
may want to get in at the latest redevelopment project –
the Richmond Terrace Condominiums at 400 North Richmond Street.
This 35,000 square foot structure looks much like a hotel with
58 lease-to-own units and 89 condos for sale. Many units have
two bedrooms and two baths with over 1,000 square feet of space
and hardwood floors. Imagine owning an elegant 1,426 square
feet condo with a 150 foot balcony, bar, granite countertops,
wood floors, crown molding, 2 bedrooms and 2 baths with all
necessary appliances included for $1,100/month.
For something a little less new and a little richer in cultural
heritage, you can choose the Historic Fox
River Mills apartments located at 111 E. Water Street, right
on the banks of the Fox River. This structure is an aggregate
of three old paper mills and is within walking distance to College
Avenue, the performing arts center, libraries and Lawrence University.
In addition to a neat exterior, wooden walking paths and a gazebo,
the units themselves have exposed brick interior walls, fourteen-foot
ceilings, wooden columns, arched windows and many unique and
charming characteristics. You can even select a four-level luxury
townhouse if your heart desires!
One thing you might want to be cautious about when looking
for downtown Appleton
real estate is where the Canadian National Railroad is located
in relation to your potential property. It cuts diagonal across
sections of Division, State, Franklin, Richmond, Locust Badger
and 8th Streets. Be aware that railroad cars are still very
much in use and many residents admit that the sound can be rather
distracting if you’re too close.
The majority of the population and also most of the residents
making over $50,000/year tend to gravitate toward the Southernmost
part of Appleton
real estate, around Lake Winnebago. The less expensive housing
entices many residents making less than $50,000/year keeps many
renters and college students further North around Wisconsin
Ave. A third block of 37,450 housing units are available North
of Northland Avenue, just off Highway 41, making it easy to
jump all around the city if need be.
The Appleton Post Crescent reported that the number of new
businesses that opened downtown exceeded the number that closed
in 2006. Last year, 26 businesses – including bars like
Anduzzi’s, Chadwick’s and Intermezzo, as well as
retailer Extreme PC, to name a few – found their happy
homes in the downtown core. This year, more eclectic businesses
are carving out a niche, like Tapas Spanish Restaurant, Shishkebob
Eatery and Kindred Spirits Organics. Appleton Downtown Inc.
is currently working on a Fox River revitalization development
involving retail shops and a convention / expo center for 2008.
There are a number of downtown Appleton banking facilities,
insurance companies. There are a number of jobs available in
engineering, construction, nursing, accounting, truck driving,
machine operating, assembly and managerial fields.
You may find that downtown Appleton has all the ingredients
for a flavorful life. This bustling “big city” feel
surrounded by scenic waterfront and nature is a nice fusion
for prospective homebuyers.
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