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$305,119$236 / 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 80How 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
Last sold for $444,255 on Apr 14, 2020

7234 RIVER RD

OTTUMWA, IA 52501
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,292 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.
33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
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.

Valuation

$305K
$245K low$365K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$444,255 · Apr 14, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,528 (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.$237,420 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$88,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$149,120
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$204,340
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$237,420

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.81 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.Rural Residence
CountyWapello
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.33.00
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.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 · 3.4 mi
M
Cardinal Junior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.4 mi
E
Cardinal Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.4 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

7234 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 more than 94% of homes in Ottumwa 52501
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Ottumwa 52501
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Ottumwa 52501
  • Newer than 81% 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.

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$31K$386K

This home is worth more than 94% 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$305,119
CheaperTypical $105,561Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$236
CheaperTypical $98Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,292 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,175 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1944Newer

Newer than 81% of homes nearby

How 7234 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOttumwa 52501Wapello County
Estimated valuepricier than$305,11994% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23697% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than1,292 ft²59% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than33 ac98% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than197581% of homes77% of homes

About 7234 River Rd

How much is 7234 River Rd, Ottumwa, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 7234 River Rd, Ottumwa, IA is $305,119 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $244,767 to $365,471. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 7234 River Rd, Ottumwa, IA last sell?

7234 River Rd, Ottumwa, IA last sold on Apr 14, 2020 for $444,255, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 7234 River Rd, Ottumwa, IA?

7234 River Rd, Ottumwa, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,292 square feet of living space and a 33.00-acre lot.

When was 7234 River Rd, Ottumwa, IA built?

7234 River Rd, Ottumwa, IA was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 7234 River Rd, Ottumwa, IA?

7234 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 7234 River Rd, Ottumwa, IA compare to other homes in Ottumwa 52501?

Among the 12,553 homes in Ottumwa 52501, it is worth more than 94% of them ($305,119 against a typical $105,561), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($236 against a typical $98), it is bigger than 59% of them (1,292 ft² against a typical 1,175 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (33 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 81% of them (1975 against a typical 1944). Measured against all of Wapello County, it is worth more than 94% 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 7234 River Rd, Ottumwa, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 7234 River Rd, Ottumwa, IA was $3,528. The county assessed it at $237,420.

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