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$117,793$351 / 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 81How 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 $125,000 on Sep 4, 2026

OTTUMWA, IA 52501
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Baths
336 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.
40 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$118K
$95K low$141K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$125,000 · Sep 4, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$170 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$20,340 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,340
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$12,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$20,340

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.79 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyWAPELLO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.40.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

E
Cardinal Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 7.9 mi
H
Cardinal High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.9 mi
M
Cardinal Junior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 7.9 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

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.

  • Among the highest price per square foot in Ottumwa 52501
  • Among the smallest homes in Ottumwa 52501
  • Among the largest lots in Ottumwa 52501
  • Newer than 73% 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
$33K$418K

This home is worth more than 54% 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$117,793
CheaperTypical $109,676Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$351
CheaperTypical $101Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area336 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,172 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size40 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOttumwa 52501Wapello County
Estimated valuepricier than$117,79354% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$351almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than336 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than40 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than196273% of homes68% of homes

About

How much is , Ottumwa, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Ottumwa, IA is $117,793 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $94,860 to $140,726. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Ottumwa, IA last sell?

, Ottumwa, IA last sold on Sep 4, 2026 for $125,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is , Ottumwa, IA?

, Ottumwa, IA has 336 square feet of living space and a 40.00-acre lot.

When was , Ottumwa, IA built?

, Ottumwa, IA was built in 1962, making it 64 years old.

What schools serve , Ottumwa, IA?

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

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

Among the 12,553 homes in Ottumwa 52501, it is worth more than 54% of them ($117,793 against a typical $109,676), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($351 against a typical $101), it is bigger than almost none of them (336 ft² against a typical 1,172 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (40 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1962 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Wapello County, it is worth more than 52% 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 , Ottumwa, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Ottumwa, IA was $170. The county assessed it at $20,340.

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