Sold

$425,000

1550 N Van Buren Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501

5beds

4,692sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1940

1.33 Acres Lot

$452,300 Zestimate^®

$91/sqft

$2,394 Estimated rent

Home value

$452,300

$425,000 - $479,000

$2,394/mo

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What's special

Wow factor inside & out! This spacious two-story Colonial offers all the amenities of today, coupled with the charm & character of yesteryear. Beautifully maintained, the home features 5-6 bedrooms on a tree-filled double lot which measures over 1.3 acres m/l right in the heart of the city's north side. The property features a gourmet kitchen with built-in ovens, gas cooktop in the large center island, granite countertops and wet bar. You'll find a lovely formal living room plus a main floor family room, each with fireplaces to enjoy. The primary bedroom here is incredible, too - so roomy plus it has a fantastic en suite bath. The backyard deck overlooks the home's wooded lot, extending nearly back to Foster Street. Attached double garage, storage shed, and partially finished walk-out lower level.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Bedroom 2

Level: Upper

Bedroom 3

Level: Upper

Bedroom 4

Level: Upper

Other

Level: Main

Dining room

Description: Breakfast Bar,Informal Dining Room,Separate/Formal Dining Rm
Level: Main

Other

Level: Upper

Other

Level: Upper

Other

Level: Main

Family room

Description: Family Room,Lower Level,Main Level
Level: Main

Living room

Level: Main

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Wall Oven

Features

Trim: Other/See Remarks
Basement: Other,Partial,Partially Finished,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access
Number of fireplaces: 2
Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning
Common walls with other units/homes: 0

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 4,692 sqft
Finished area above ground: 4,692
Finished area below ground: 1,350

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, Concrete
Garage spaces: 2

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Two

Lot

Size: 1.33 Acres
Dimensions: Two parcels that total appro x 58,350 sf m/l

Details

Additional structures: Storage
Foundation area: 1797
Parcel number: 007410520020000

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame, Metal Siding
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1940

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: EMERYS ADD

HOA

Has HOA: No
HOA name: SEIA

Location

Region: Ottumwa

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $91/sqft
Tax assessed value: $429,360
Annual tax amount: $7,430
Date on market: 4/30/2025
Cumulative days on market: 36 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,DVA,FHA
Inclusions: Fantastic executive home on Ottumwa's north side, consisting of two parcels that total just over 1.3 acres m/l - the lot extends from Van Buren roughly to Foster Street

Price history

Date	Event	Price
2/29/2024	Sold	$425,000-4.5%$91/sqft
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6313480 Report a problem
1/11/2024	Pending sale	$445,000$95/sqft
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6313480 Report a problem
12/6/2023	Listed for sale	$445,000+32.4%$95/sqft
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6313480 Report a problem
7/22/2020	Sold	$336,000-0.9%$72/sqft
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5364080 Report a problem
6/29/2020	Pending sale	$339,000$72/sqft
Source: Remax Pride Inc. #5364080 Report a problem
6/8/2020	Price change	$339,000-5.6%$72/sqft
Source: Remax Pride Inc. #5364080 Report a problem
3/17/2020	Price change	$359,000-4.3%$77/sqft
Source: Remax Pride Inc. #5364080 Report a problem
10/14/2019	Price change	$375,000-5.1%$80/sqft
Source: Remax Pride Inc. #20174217 Report a problem
5/20/2019	Listed for sale	$395,000$84/sqft
Source: Remax Pride Inc. #20174217 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$8,304 +5.4%	$429,360 +9.2%
2024	$7,878 +10.4%	$393,130
2023	$7,136 -1.8%	$393,130 +27.8%
2022	$7,270 +8.2%	$307,590 -2.5%
2021	$6,722 -1%	$315,380 +15.5%
2020	$6,792 -2.2%	$272,960
2019	$6,942 +1%	$272,960
2018	$6,874 +2.1%	$272,960
2017	$6,734 -18.1%	$272,960 -19.2%
2016	$8,226 -0.1%	$337,810
2015	$8,238	$337,810
2014	$8,238 +6.5%	$337,810
2013	$7,736 +2.8%	--
2012	$7,524 +3.4%	--
2011	$7,278 +1.9%	--
2010	$7,142 +7.6%	--
2009	$6,638 +3.4%	--
2008	$6,422 +4.2%	--
2007	$6,166	--