Affordable 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in the heart of Ottumwa! This charming property offers a spacious formal dining room, an updated kitchen and bathroom, and all appliances are included. Enjoy relaxing or entertaining on the huge wrap-around front porch, or take advantage of the fenced backyard; perfect for pets, kids, or outdoor gatherings. A great opportunity for a first-time buyer, downsizer, or investor looking for an affordable home in a convenient location.
Pending
$100,000
156 N Ransom St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
2beds
1,104sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$99,500 Zestimate®
$91/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated kitchenFenced backyardHuge wrap-around front porchAll appliances are includedSpacious formal dining room
- 47 days
- 17
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Seth Walker (515)577-3728,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 747406
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,104
- Total interior livable area: 1,104 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 66 x 132
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 007417180073000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ottumwa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $91/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $84,220
- Annual tax amount: $1,472
- Date on market: 8/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 48 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$99,500
$95,000 - $104,000
$1,057/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2026 | Pending sale | $100,000$91/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #747406 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $100,000+43.1%$91/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #747406 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2020 | Sold | $69,900+0.6%$63/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5610727 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2020 | Pending sale | $69,500$63/sqft |
Source: Bridge City Realty #5610727 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2020 | Listed for sale | $69,500$63/sqft |
Source: Bridge City Realty #5610727 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2020 | Pending sale | $69,500$63/sqft |
Source: Bridge City Realty #5610727 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2020 | Price change | $69,500+17.8%$63/sqft |
Source: Bridge City Realty #5610727 Report a problem | ||
| 1/11/2019 | Price change | $59,000-9.2%$53/sqft |
Source: Lynch Realty Inc #20170975 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2018 | Listed for sale | $65,000+441.7%$59/sqft |
Source: Lynch Realty Inc #20170975 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2010 | Sold | $12,000-20%$11/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5364186 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2010 | Listed for sale | $15,000-24.6%$14/sqft |
Source: Gatton Realty #16129 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2010 | Listing removed | $19,900$18/sqft |
Source: Gatton Realty #16129 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2010 | Listed for sale | $19,900$18/sqft |
Source: Gatton Realty #16129 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,472 +5.7% | $84,220 +7.9% |
| 2024 | $1,392 +11% | $78,070 |
| 2023 | $1,254 -0.2% | $78,070 +27.2% |
| 2022 | $1,256 +25.6% | $61,370 -0.9% |
| 2021 | $1,000 -0.6% | $61,920 +29.2% |
| 2020 | $1,006 -2.7% | $47,920 |
| 2019 | $1,034 +1% | $47,920 |
| 2018 | $1,024 +2.6% | $47,920 |
| 2017 | $998 +253.9% | $47,920 +139.6% |
| 2016 | $282 | $20,000 |
| 2015 | $282 | $20,000 |
| 2014 | $282 +9.3% | $20,000 |
| 2013 | $258 -74% | -- |
| 2012 | $994 +3.8% | -- |
| 2011 | $958 +20.1% | -- |
| 2010 | $798 +11.8% | -- |
| 2009 | $714 +4.1% | -- |
| 2008 | $686 +5.9% | -- |
| 2007 | $648 +12.9% | -- |
| 2005 | $574 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 52501
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Ottumwa
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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