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Price cut: $15K (6/24)
$95,000
1437 Swanson Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
1beds
640sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2009
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$148/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Numerous electrical outlets throughoutExceptional garage spaceAmple storage and workspace
- 41 days |
- 264 |
- 14 |
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Listed by:
Connie J Larsen 319-653-1585,
RE/MAX Affiliates
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6339226
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Ductless
Cooling
- Ductless
Features
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 640 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Gravel
- Garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 59 x 125
Details
- Parcel number: 00741750023000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Year built: 2009
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ottumwa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $148/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $117,380
- Annual tax amount: $2,388
- Date on market: 6/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 43 days
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2026 | Price change | $95,000-13.6%$148/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6339226 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2026 | Price change | $110,000+15.8%$172/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #202603767 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2024 | Pending sale | $95,000+7.3%$148/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6319457 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2024 | Sold | $88,500-6.8%$138/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6319457 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $95,000$148/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6319457 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,388 +5.3% | $117,380 +6.6% |
| 2024 | $2,268 +8.6% | $110,120 |
| 2023 | $2,088 +48.1% | $110,120 +26% |
| 2022 | $1,410 +3.2% | $87,370 +47% |
| 2021 | $1,366 -1.2% | $59,430 +10.6% |
| 2020 | $1,382 -2.1% | $53,750 |
| 2019 | $1,412 +1% | $53,750 |
| 2018 | $1,398 +2% | $53,750 |
| 2017 | $1,370 -35.8% | $53,750 -37.1% |
| 2016 | $2,134 -0.2% | $85,400 |
| 2015 | $2,138 | $85,400 |
| 2014 | $2,138 +6.4% | $85,400 |
| 2013 | $2,010 +3.4% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,944 +3.6% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,876 +1669.8% | -- |
| 2010 | $106 -47.5% | -- |
| 2009 | $202 +3.1% | -- |
| 2008 | $196 +4.3% | -- |
| 2007 | $188 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 52501
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10James Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Evans Junior High SchoolGrades: 8-9Distance: 1.7 mi
- 5/10Ottumwa High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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