CHARM & CHARACTER SHINE in this 1938 dream home! Timeless 3 bedroom, 1.5-bath home offering over 2,000 sq. ft, blending vintage character with modern updates. Open, updated kitchen connects to a light-filled atrium and dining room with hardwood floors and built-ins, both designed as multi-purpose spaces. The spacious living room features a gas fireplace, sitting area, and wall of windows overlooking your private ravine backyard! Upstairs, the large primary suite offers walk-in closet & a private balcony with views of lush landscaping, stamped patio, stonework, and trees galore! Lower Level family room (block walls). LOTS of UPDATES! Nestled in a STORYBOOK neighborhood near the Fox River, parks, and hospital! Perfectly private with a peaceful, wooded feel. Showings start 10/24
Pending
$354,900
280 River Dr, Appleton, WI 54915
3beds
2,152sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
0.29 Acres Lot
$376,400 Zestimate®
$165/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern updatesVintage characterGas fireplaceLush landscapingPeaceful wooded feelWalk-in closetWall of windows
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 01, 2025 at 03:01am
Listed by:
Stephanie Svanda PREF:920-809-9480,
Century 21 Affiliated
Source: RANW,MLS#: 50316985
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 14X18
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 10X13
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 17X15
Formal dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13X12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10X12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14X28
Other
- Description: Other - See Remarks
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12X14
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Forced Air, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- At Least 1 Bathtub, Breakfast Bar, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Formal Dining
- Flooring: Wood/Simulated Wood Fl
- Basement: 8Ft+ Ceiling,Full,Partially Finished,Radon Mitigation System,Sump Pump,Partial Fin. Non-contig
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One, Gas
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,152 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,897
- Finished area below ground: 255
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Level Drive
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Dimensions: 60X219
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 314107900
- Zoning: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Appleton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $165/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $308,300
- Annual tax amount: $4,739
- Date on market: 10/20/2025
- Inclusions: Stove, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer & Dryer, Refrigerator/Freezer in Basement, TV & TV Mount in Living Room, TV & TV Mount in Family Room
- Exclusions: Sellers Personal Property
Estimated market value
$376,400
$358,000 - $395,000
$2,431/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | Pending sale | $354,900$165/sqft |
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| 10/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $354,900+83.9%$165/sqft |
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| 12/15/2016 | Sold | $193,000+22.9%$90/sqft |
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| 3/29/2001 | Sold | $157,000$73/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,506 -4.8% | $308,300 |
| 2023 | $4,732 +3.9% | $308,300 +40.1% |
| 2022 | $4,554 +0.1% | $220,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,246/mo
Principal & interest
$1740
Property taxes
$382
Home insurance
$124
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 54915
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Stephen Foster Elementary Charter SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Madison Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 5/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
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