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$145,119
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 83How 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

OTTUMWA, IA 52501
0
Baths
5.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$145K
$120K low$170K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$328 (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.$25,760 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,220
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$10,540
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$23,760
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$25,760

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.5.31

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

E
Eisenhower Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Ottumwa High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi
M
Evans Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.3 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

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 66% of homes in Ottumwa 52501
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% 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 66% 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$145,119
CheaperTypical $109,646Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size5.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOttumwa 52501Wapello County
Estimated valuepricier than$145,11966% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.31 ac91% of homes89% of homes

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How much is , Ottumwa, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Ottumwa, IA is $145,119 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $119,739 to $170,499. 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 Nov 8, 2005, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve , Ottumwa, IA?

, Ottumwa, IA is assigned to Eisenhower Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Ottumwa High School (high), rated D-; Evans Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Ottumwa 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 66% of them ($145,119 against a typical $109,646) and its lot is bigger than 91% of them (5.31 ac against a typical 0.19 ac). Measured against all of Wapello County, it is worth more than 63% 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 2024 property tax bill for , Ottumwa, IA was $328. The county assessed it at $25,760.

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