Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
143 N RANSOM ST
OTTUMWA, IA 52501
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,750 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$716 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$46,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,340
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$40,360
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$46,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$46,700
Climate Risk
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.25 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyWAPELLO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Stone (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 72 ft²Porch · 468 ft²
Transaction History(1)
Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EMH
Douma Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 0.6 mi
Evans Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
Ottumwa High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
District: Ottumwa Community School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 52501These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,565
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.138 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,905
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,608
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%
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How this home compares
143 N Ransom St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.
- Bigger than 83% of homes in Ottumwa 52501
- Older than 84% of homes in Ottumwa 52501
How it measures up in Ottumwa 52501
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ottumwa 52501.
Living area1,750 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,172 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 83% of homes nearby
Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger
Bigger than 54% of homes nearby
Year built1900
OlderTypical 1945Newer
Newer than 16% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Ottumwa 52501 | Wapello County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 1,750 ft² | 83% of homes | 82% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.2 ac | 54% of homes | 50% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1900 | 16% of homes | 16% of homes |
About 143 N Ransom St
When did 143 N Ransom St, Ottumwa, IA last sell?
143 N Ransom St, Ottumwa, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 143 N Ransom St, Ottumwa, IA?
143 N Ransom St, Ottumwa, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,750 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.
When was 143 N Ransom St, Ottumwa, IA built?
143 N Ransom St, Ottumwa, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.
What schools serve 143 N Ransom St, Ottumwa, IA?
143 N Ransom St, Ottumwa, IA is assigned to Douma Elementary School (elementary); Evans Middle School (middle), rated D-; Ottumwa High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Ottumwa Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 143 N Ransom St, Ottumwa, IA compare to other homes in Ottumwa 52501?
Among the 12,553 homes in Ottumwa 52501, it is bigger than 83% of them (1,750 ft² against a typical 1,172 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1900 against a typical 1945). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 143 N Ransom St, Ottumwa, IA?
The 2026 property tax bill for 143 N Ransom St, Ottumwa, IA was $716. The county assessed it at $46,700.
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