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$100,921$92 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 71How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $35,000 on Apr 30, 1998

458 S RANSOM ST

OTTUMWA, IA 52501
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,096 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.
0.16 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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.

Valuation

$101K
$72K low$130K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$35,000 · Apr 30, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,252 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$63,040 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,260
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$57,780
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$57,730
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$63,040

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWapello
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
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.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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, Attached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 196 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Douma Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 0.3 mi
M
Evans Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Ottumwa High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 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

458 S 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Wapello County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Ottumwa 52501

What homes are worth in Ottumwa 52501

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$32K$419K

This home is worth more than 45% 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.

Estimated value$100,921
CheaperTypical $109,646Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$92
CheaperTypical $101Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Living area1,096 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,176 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 458 S Ransom St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOttumwa 52501Wapello County
Estimated valuepricier than$100,92145% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9244% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than1,096 ft²43% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac35% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than190016% of homes16% of homes

About 458 S Ransom St

How much is 458 S Ransom St, Ottumwa, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 458 S Ransom St, Ottumwa, IA is $100,921 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $71,654 to $130,188. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 458 S Ransom St, Ottumwa, IA last sell?

458 S Ransom St, Ottumwa, IA last sold on Apr 30, 1998 for $35,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 458 S Ransom St, Ottumwa, IA?

458 S Ransom St, Ottumwa, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,096 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 458 S Ransom St, Ottumwa, IA built?

458 S Ransom St, Ottumwa, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 458 S Ransom St, Ottumwa, IA?

458 S 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 458 S Ransom St, Ottumwa, IA compare to other homes in Ottumwa 52501?

Among the 12,553 homes in Ottumwa 52501, it is worth more than 45% of them ($100,921 against a typical $109,646), its price per square foot is higher than 44% of them ($92 against a typical $101), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,096 ft² against a typical 1,176 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1900 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Wapello County, it is worth more than 43% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 458 S Ransom St, Ottumwa, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 458 S Ransom St, Ottumwa, IA was $1,252. The county assessed it at $63,040.

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