Affordable homeownership or investment opportunity! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is priced to sell at just $55,000 and sits on a rare double lot, providing plenty of outdoor space for gardening, recreation, future improvements, or additional parking. The home offers a functional layout with comfortable living areas and is ready for its next owner to make it their own. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, investor, or someone looking for an affordable property with extra yard space, this one is worth a look. Conveniently located. Don't miss this opportunity to own a property with extra land at an affordable price!
Active - contingent
$55,000
121 S Foster Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
3beds
980sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$56/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Double lotFunctional layoutExtra yard space
- 39 days
- 248
- 11
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Derek Gates 641-777-2150,
Ottumwa Realty
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6340919
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Features
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 980 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other Surface
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 125
Details
- Parcel number: 007411010057000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement
Condition
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: MANNINGS 2ND ADD
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ottumwa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $56/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $53,230
- Annual tax amount: $1,152
- Date on market: 7/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 41 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $55,000+37.5%$56/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6340919 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2014 | Sold | $40,000$41/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,060 +5.4% | $53,230 +8.9% |
| 2024 | $1,006 +9.3% | $48,890 |
| 2023 | $920 +0.7% | $48,890 +27.1% |
| 2022 | $914 +14% | $38,480 -0.1% |
| 2021 | $802 -1.2% | $38,520 +22.1% |
| 2020 | $812 -1.9% | $31,550 |
| 2019 | $828 -10% | $31,550 |
| 2018 | $920 +14.4% | $31,550 -10.8% |
| 2017 | $804 -5% | $35,380 +4.5% |
| 2016 | $846 -0.2% | $33,852 |
| 2015 | $848 | $33,852 |
| 2014 | $848 +46.2% | $33,852 |
| 2013 | $580 -3.7% | -- |
| 2012 | $602 -0.7% | -- |
| 2011 | $606 +3.1% | -- |
| 2010 | $588 +14% | -- |
| 2009 | $516 +1.8% | -- |
| 2008 | $507 +9.3% | -- |
| 2007 | $464 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 52501
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