Welcome to 1025 S. James Street in Ottumwa! This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 960 square feet of comfortable living space, making it a great opportunity for first-time homebuyers, those looking to downsize, or investors. The functional layout features a spacious living area, an efficient kitchen, and three main-level bedrooms. A full basement provides excellent storage space and the potential for future finishing!
Pending
$165,000
1025 S James St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
3beds
960sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1975
40 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$172/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Three main-level bedroomsEfficient kitchen
- 24 days |
- 41 |
- 2 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Raine VanEngelhenhoven 515-669-1326,
Legacy Real Estate Group
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6339752
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Lot
- Size: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40.00 x 193.00 or 7,720 sq. ft.
Details
- Parcel number: 007416540154000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ottumwa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $172/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $113,440
- Annual tax amount: $251
- Date on market: 6/26/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Pending sale | $165,000$172/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6339752 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $165,000+73.7%$172/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6339752 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2023 | Sold | $95,000-3.7%$99/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6305776 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2023 | Pending sale | $98,700$103/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6305776 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2023 | Contingent | $98,700$103/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6305776 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $98,700+186.1%$103/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6305776 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/1990 | Sold | $34,500$36/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,052 +5.7% | $113,440 +8.2% |
| 2024 | $1,942 +17.6% | $104,830 |
| 2023 | $1,652 -1.5% | $104,830 +28.8% |
| 2022 | $1,678 +14.3% | $81,370 -2% |
| 2021 | $1,468 -0.5% | $83,070 +19.4% |
| 2020 | $1,476 -2.8% | $69,580 |
| 2019 | $1,518 +14.5% | $69,580 |
| 2018 | $1,326 -9.5% | $69,580 +10.8% |
| 2017 | $1,466 +14.4% | $62,800 -0.9% |
| 2016 | $1,282 -0.3% | $63,373 |
| 2015 | $1,286 | $63,373 |
| 2014 | $1,286 +7.7% | $63,373 |
| 2013 | $1,194 +0.3% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,190 +1.7% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,170 +2.8% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,138 +11.1% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,024 +4.1% | -- |
| 2008 | $984 +5.8% | -- |
| 2007 | $930 +12.3% | -- |
| 2005 | $828 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 52501
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAWildwood Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-2Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Liberty Elementary SchoolGrades: 6-7Distance: 1.2 mi
- 5/10Ottumwa High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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