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    1731 N Elm St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

    4beds
    1,953sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1939
    10,454 Square Feet Lot
    $236,900 Zestimate®
    $119/sqft
    $1,789 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $236,900

    Estimated sales range

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    What's special

    Partially finished basementDormer windowCape cod styleUpdated kitchenGorgeous hardwood floorsSpacious bedroomsShaded backyard patio
    Welcome home! Beautiful cape cod style home in a great North side location. Sitting on two lots, across from the country club and a short walk form the college and park. This home has plenty to offer. Spacious 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with many updates. This home features a spacious living room that leads into the dining room, and tastefully updated kitchen. There is a large bedroom/office on the main level with a half bath. You will love the bonus, completely renovated, sun room off the dining room on the back side of the house. New luxury vinyl plank flooring in the entryway, kitchen and sun room. Upstairs you will find three spacious bedrooms with gorgeous hardwood floors and dormer window character. The master bedroom features a completely remodeled bathroom. There is also a 2nd full bathroom with a complete remodel. The partially finished basement includes a family room, laundry and plenty of storage. You will enjoy the privacy of the shaded backyard patio. The owners of this home had great attention to detail and made this house a home. Call an agent today, before it slips away.

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    Listed by:

    Anthony J Gevock 641-919-1784,

    RE/MAX Pride Ottumwa

    Bought with:

    Tammy Thomas, ***

    LIV Real Estate & Property Management

    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6328643MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Features
    • Basement: Full
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,953 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    Lot
    • Size: 10,454 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 69 x 149
    Details
    • Parcel number: 007410050006000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Metal Siding, Shakes
    Condition
    • Year built: 1939

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: BAILEYS SUB
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    • HOA name: SEIA
    Location
    • Region: Ottumwa

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $119/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $281,650
    • Annual tax amount: $5,310
    • Date on market: 6/13/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 47 days

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/18/2025Sold$232,500-6.6%$119/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6328643 Report a problem
    8/12/2025Pending sale$249,000$127/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6328643 Report a problem
    7/8/2025Price change$249,000-3.9%$127/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6328643 Report a problem
    6/13/2025Listed for sale$259,000+67.1%$133/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6328643 Report a problem
    12/27/2011Sold$155,000-6.1%$79/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5385472 Report a problem
    11/16/2011Listed for sale$165,000+6.5%$84/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Prestige Midwest, Realtors #28464 Report a problem
    8/1/2011Sold$155,000-2.5%$79/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5385018 Report a problem
    5/18/2011Price change$159,000-3.6%$81/sqft
    Source: Prestige Midwest, Realtors #27865 Report a problem
    3/16/2011Listed for sale$165,000$84/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Prestige Midwest, Realtors #27865 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,372 +5.5%$281,650 +9.2%
    2024$5,094 +11.2%$257,920
    2023$4,580 -2%$257,920 +28.6%
    2022$4,672 +9.8%$200,600 -2.6%
    2021$4,256 -1%$205,890 +17%
    2020$4,298 -2.3%$176,010
    2019$4,398 +1%$176,010
    2018$4,354 +2.1%$176,010
    2017$4,264 +11.3%$176,010 +8.7%
    2016$3,830 -0.2%$161,928
    2015$3,836 $161,928
    2014$3,836 +6.7%$161,928
    2013$3,596 +4.7%--
    2012$3,434 +3%--
    2011$3,334 +2.1%--
    2010$3,264 +8.4%--
    2009$3,010 +3.6%--
    2008$2,906 +4.6%--
    2007$2,778 +10.1%--
    2005$2,524 --
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    Neighborhood: 52501

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