The Villas at Apple Creek

Independent Assessment

The Villas at Apple Creek is one of two separate, independently confirmed Epcon Communities developments in Appleton's Apple Creek area (the other being the smaller Pond View Estates), and the two were specifically verified as genuinely distinct communities rather than a duplicate listing -- they have different addresses, different unit counts (152 versus 13), separate condominium-association filings with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, and are each independently listed by multiple directories. On the age-qualification question, Epcon's own published guidance states that not every community it builds carries a formal, legally recorded HOPA restriction, some being 'age targeted' marketing rather than legally restricted product. Independent directories (55places, Seniorly, activeadultliving.com) consistently describe The Villas at Apple Creek as a 55+ or active-adult community, and Seniorly's page in particular applies boilerplate language describing 'comprehensive care and medical services,' which is generic aggregator boilerplate rather than a signal that this is a care facility, since the community is in fact a genuine for-sale condominium association (confirmed via its Wisconsin DFI corporate filing as The Villas at Apple Creek Condominium Unit Owners Association, Inc.). However, a recorded plat, deed restriction, or condominium declaration specifically confirming a legal age restriction was not located, so the age qualification is treated as marketed rather than independently confirmed.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers wanting a large, fully built-out, low-maintenance ranch-condo community on Appleton's north side -- close to Highway 41 and Ballard Road, with pond and wildlife views and an established HOA with 3,000 square feet of clubhouse amenities -- will find The Villas at Apple Creek appealing, particularly those comfortable purchasing a resale home in a sold-out development rather than new construction.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Epcon Communities began construction at The Villas at Apple Creek in 2006 on 37 wooded acres surrounding a wildlife pond, ultimately delivering 152 attached ranch-home units in quad and duplex configurations, offered in six floor plans ranging from 1,182 to 1,922 square feet with two to three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage. Per the community's own site, the last unit sold in May 2016, meaning the development has been fully built out and resale-only for roughly a decade as of the last update.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

One directory source reports an average home price around $346,708 for The Villas at Apple Creek; current closed-sale pricing was not independently verified. Buyers should request recent comparable sales from a local agent familiar with the Apple Creek area of north Appleton.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

With construction dating to 2006-2016 and the community's own site confirming the last unit sold in May 2016, buyers should treat The Villas at Apple Creek as a fully resale market and budget for a full independent home inspection reflecting each home's age and condition, including mechanical systems now approaching two decades old in the earliest-built units.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at The Villas at Apple Creek are subject to City of Appleton and Outagamie County property tax administration. Buyers should request the association's current financials and reserve study before purchasing; the association's master insurance coverage, reserve-fund health, and any special-assessment history were not independently confirmed.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

The Villas at Apple Creek is built around Epcon's single-story, low-maintenance attached-home format, clustered near a 3,000-square-foot clubhouse and set among six ponds and a wooded wildlife area, despite being close to Highway 41 and Ballard Road shopping and medical offices. Secondary sources describe a fairly active social calendar (Bunco, casino nights, happy hours, holiday parties, dedicated men's and women's clubs) typical of an established Epcon-built active-lifestyle community.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

The Villas at Apple Creek is located at 2228 E Milestone Drive, Appleton, WI 54913, on Appleton's north side, close to Highway 41 and Ballard Road, giving residents convenient access to nearby shops, medical offices, and the broader Fox Cities region.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

The Villas at Apple Creek is consistently marketed by secondary directories (55places, Seniorly, activeadultliving.com) as a 55+ active adult community. Epcon Communities' own published guidance, however, states that not every Epcon-branded community carries a formal, legally recorded age restriction under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA); some are built as 'age-targeted' product without deed-level enforcement. An Outagamie County-recorded plat, deed restriction, or condominium declaration specific to The Villas at Apple Creek confirming a legal restriction was not found. Buyers should request the community's actual recorded covenants from the condominium association and confirm current age-verification requirements before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Whether The Villas at Apple Creek carries a legally recorded age restriction and the community's current exact HOA fee could not be confirmed; buyers should independently verify both with the condominium association (managed by Pfefferle Management) before purchasing. Because the community has been fully sold out since approximately 2016, buyers should expect a resale-only market with home condition varying by original construction date (as early as 2006) and subsequent owner upkeep.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

The Villas at Apple Creek is the larger of two genuinely separate Epcon Communities developments in Appleton's Apple Creek area -- 152 units, fully sold out by 2016 -- compared with the smaller, 13-unit Pond View Estates nearby, also Epcon-built. Both carry the same unresolved Epcon brand-level age-restriction caveat; buyers wanting a larger HOA with a dedicated clubhouse and pool may prefer The Villas at Apple Creek, while buyers wanting a smaller, more intimate association may prefer Pond View Estates.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale listings and recent closed comparables by floor plan at The Villas at Apple Creek.

How many homes are in The Villas at Apple Creek?

152 attached, single-level ranch-home units, built by Epcon Communities beginning in 2006 and fully sold out by May 2016.

Is The Villas at Apple Creek a legally age-restricted 55+ community?

It is consistently marketed as a 55+ active adult community by directories, but Epcon's own materials note that not every Epcon-branded community carries a formal HOPA designation, and no recorded deed restriction specific to this community was located. Buyers should verify current age-qualification rules directly with the condominium association.

Is The Villas at Apple Creek the same community as Pond View Estates?

No. Both are separate Epcon Communities developments in Appleton's Apple Creek area, confirmed via separate Wisconsin condominium-association/HOA filings, with different addresses and unit counts (152 versus 13).

What amenities does The Villas at Apple Creek offer?

A 3,000-square-foot clubhouse with a multi-purpose room, exercise room, and catering kitchen; a heated outdoor pool; and walking paths around six ponds and a wooded wildlife area.