This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers approximately 720 square feet of living space and is conveniently located close to grocery shopping, Menards, and other everyday amenities. The home features a practical layout, a good-sized yard, and a detached 2-car garage providing plenty of space for parking, storage, or a workshop. The property is currently tenant-occupied and rented on a month-to-month basis, making it an excellent opportunity for an investor looking for an existing rental. If the new owner intends to occupy the home, the current tenant can be provided 30 days’ notice. Interior photos are not available due to the property being tenant-occupied. 24-hour notice is required for all showings. A great opportunity for an investor, first-time buyer, or anyone looking for an affordable home with the added benefit of a detached 2-car garage. One of the owners is a licensed Iowa real estate agent.
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$74,500
1514 Swanson Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
2beds
720sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$103/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Practical layoutGood-sized yard
- 6 hours
- 71
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Derek Gates 641-777-2150,
Ottumwa Realty
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6342357
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Features
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 720 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has carport: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 61 x 130
Details
- Parcel number: 007417460001000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ottumwa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $103/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $68,440
- Annual tax amount: $1,367
- Date on market: 9/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $74,500+73.3%$103/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6342357 Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2019 | Sold | $43,000+188.6%$60/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2010 | Sold | $14,900-40.2%$21/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5384444 Report a problem | ||
| 11/27/2009 | Listing removed | $24,900$35/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Prestige Midwest, Realtors #26771 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2009 | Listed for sale | $24,900$35/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Prestige Midwest, Realtors #26771 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $966 +4.9% | $68,440 +4% |
| 2024 | $921 +8.8% | $65,790 |
| 2023 | $846 -10.6% | $65,790 +23.3% |
| 2022 | $946 +18% | $53,360 +0.7% |
| 2021 | $802 -35.1% | $53,000 +10.2% |
| 2020 | $1,236 -2.1% | $48,100 |
| 2019 | $1,262 +1% | $48,100 |
| 2018 | $1,250 +2% | $48,100 |
| 2017 | $1,226 +36.2% | $48,100 +33.6% |
| 2016 | $900 -0.2% | $36,000 |
| 2015 | $902 | $36,000 -25.2% |
| 2014 | $902 -20.5% | $48,156 |
| 2013 | $1,134 +3.5% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,096 +3.6% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,058 +1.9% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,038 +29.1% | -- |
| 2009 | $804 +3.6% | -- |
| 2008 | $776 +5.7% | -- |
| 2007 | $734 +12.6% | -- |
| 2005 | $652 | -- |
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