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Buchanan Cottages

N216 Scarlett Way, Appleton, WI 54915

Independent Living 55+
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Highlights

  • Porch
  • Deck
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Controlled Access
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Patio
  • Business Center

About Buchanan Cottages

Welcome home to Buchanan Cottages, affordable, non-smoking one- and two-bedroom senior apartments for residents 55 and older in Appleton, WI. Located just steps away from restaurants and shopping, including Walmart, Festival Foods, Kohl’s, and Home Goods, Buchanan Cottages offer the chance to experience comfortable, affordable senior living with the convenience of urban amenities. Buchanan Cottages is a non-smoking, pet-friendly community. Water, sewer, trash, and heat all included in monthly rent. Apartments feature in-unit washer & dryers, private entry and single-car attached garages a clubhouse, fitness center, business center. Experience the best senior living Appleton has to offer at Buchanan Cottages!

Buchanan Cottages is an apartment community located in Outagamie County and the 54915 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Kimberly Area School District attendance zone.

Community Amenities

Fitness Center

Clubhouse

Controlled Access

Recycling

  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Recycling
  • Online Services
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Fitness Center
  • Walking/Biking Trails

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Refrigerator

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Patio
  • Porch
  • Deck

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Location
N216 Scarlett Way, Appleton,
WI 54915
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City - Appleton

Nestled along the Fox River Valley, Appleton combines city conveniences with a welcoming community atmosphere. Home to 75,644 residents, this Wisconsin city features Lawrence University's campus, which enriches the downtown area along College Avenue. The city's 28 parks include the 139-acre Memorial Park, while the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center hosts Broadway shows and concerts throughout the year. Housing options range from historic properties near downtown to newer developments throughout the city, with current average rents ranging from $979 for one-bedroom units to $1,165 for two-bedroom apartments, showing a moderate 4.2% annual increase.

Downtown Appleton celebrates its heritage at the Hearthstone Historic House Museum, the world's first home powered by hydroelectricity. The downtown district comes alive during signature events at Houdini Plaza and the Mile of Music festival.

Learn more about living in Appleton 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Fox Valley Technical College
Drive: 15 min 7.6 mi
Univ of Wisc., Oshkosh
Drive: 30 min 23.1 mi
Saint Norbert College
Drive: 29 min 23.6 mi
Northeast Wis. Tech. Coll.
Drive: 36 min 28.9 mi
Buchanan Cottages is within 15 minutes or 7.6 miles from Fox Valley Technical College. It is also near Saint Norbert College and Univ of Wisc., Oshkosh.
Schools
Johnston Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
405 Students
Nearby
Mapleview Intermediate
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
432 Students
Attendance Zone
Westside Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
427 Students
Attendance Zone
Gerritts Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
748 Students
Attendance Zone
Kimberly High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,595 Students
Attendance Zone
Holy Spirit School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
242 Students
Nearby
Kennan Academy
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
5 Students
Nearby
Xavier High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
479 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Buchanan Cottages is near Appleton International, located 12.3 miles or 20 minutes away, and Green Bay/Austin Straubel International, located 26.1 miles or 35 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Appleton International
 Drive: 20 min 12.3 mi
Green Bay/Austin Straubel International
 Drive: 35 min 26.1 mi

Walkability Near Buchanan Cottages

Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
77 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Buchanan Cottages.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Eisenhower Center
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
College Park Plaza
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
Eisenhower Plaza
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
Buchanan Cottages has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 10-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Colony Oaks Park
 Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Sunset Park
 Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Outagamie County Dog Park
 Drive: 6 min 3.2 mi
The Building for Kids
 Drive: 7 min 3.7 mi
Barlow Planetarium
 Drive: 8 min 4.6 mi
Buchanan Cottages has 5 parks within 4.6 miles, including Colony Oaks Park, Sunset Park, and Outagamie County Dog Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Drive: 7 min 3.7 mi
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton
Drive: 8 min 4.5 mi
Theda Clark Medical Center
Drive: 14 min 8.8 mi
Buchanan Cottages has 3 hospitals within 8.8 miles, the nearest is St. Elizabeth Hospital which is 3.7 miles away and a 7 minute drive.

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