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$80,230$143 / 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 69How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

6685 RIVER RD

OTTUMWA, IA 52501
1
Baths
560 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.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$80K
$55K low$105K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14 (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.$1,000 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWapello
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes

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

H
Cardinal High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi
M
Cardinal Junior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.8 mi
E
Cardinal Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 2.9 mi

District: Cardinal 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

6685 River Rd 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.

  • Worth less than 67% of homes in Wapello County
  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Ottumwa 52501
  • Smaller than 98% 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
$31K$386K

This home is worth more than 34% 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$80,230
CheaperTypical $105,561Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$143
CheaperTypical $98Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area560 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,175 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1944Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 6685 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOttumwa 52501Wapello County
Estimated valuepricier than$80,23034% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14376% of homes75% of homes
Living areabigger than560 ft²2% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than195059% of homes55% of homes

About 6685 River Rd

How much is 6685 River Rd, Ottumwa, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6685 River Rd, Ottumwa, IA is $80,230 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $55,401 to $105,059. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 6685 River Rd, Ottumwa, IA?

6685 River Rd, Ottumwa, IA has 1 bathrooms and 560 square feet of living space.

When was 6685 River Rd, Ottumwa, IA built?

6685 River Rd, Ottumwa, IA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.

What schools serve 6685 River Rd, Ottumwa, IA?

6685 River Rd, Ottumwa, IA is assigned to Cardinal High School (high), rated B-; Cardinal Junior High School (middle), rated B; Cardinal Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Cardinal Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6685 River Rd, Ottumwa, IA compare to other homes in Ottumwa 52501?

Among the 12,553 homes in Ottumwa 52501, it is worth more than 34% of them ($80,230 against a typical $105,561), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($143 against a typical $98), it is bigger than 2% of them (560 ft² against a typical 1,175 ft²) and it is newer than 59% of them (1950 against a typical 1944). Measured against all of Wapello County, it is worth more than 33% 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 6685 River Rd, Ottumwa, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 6685 River Rd, Ottumwa, IA was $14. The county assessed it at $1,000.

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