Welcome to this charming 1½-story home ideally situated on Ottumwa's desirable north side, directly across from the Ottumwa Country Club and golf course. This well-maintained home offers 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, providing plenty of space for family and guests. The inviting living room features a cozy fireplace, creating the perfect gathering space, while the spacious kitchen offers ample room for everyday living and entertaining. Step outside to enjoy the back deck overlooking a fenced area, ideal for pets, play, or relaxing outdoors. Additional features include a detached one-car garage with extra off-street parking, a beautiful front yard with scenic golf course views, and a convenient location close to shopping, schools, parks, and other amenities. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to own a home in one of Ottumwa's most desirable neighborhoods!
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Price cut: $5K (8/15)
$174,900
176 E Alta Vista Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
4beds
1,962sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$89/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceExtra off-street parkingScenic golf course viewsDetached one-car garageFenced areaBeautiful front yardBack deck
- 27 days |
- 414 |
- 25 |
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Listed by:
Trisha Rea 641-680-4274,
Bridge City Realty
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6340703
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,962 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 133
Details
- Parcel number: 007411480006000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: VOGEL PLACE ADD
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ottumwa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $89/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $158,440
- Annual tax amount: $3,212
- Date on market: 7/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 30 days
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2026 | Price change | $174,900-2.8%$89/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6340703 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $179,900+99.9%$92/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6340703 Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2019 | Sold | $90,000-9.5%$46/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5357899 Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2019 | Listed for sale | $99,500$51/sqft |
Source: Bridge City Realty #20172759 Report a problem | ||
| 1/18/2019 | Pending sale | $99,500$51/sqft |
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| 1/18/2019 | Price change | $99,500-5.2%$51/sqft |
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| 9/6/2018 | Price change | $105,000-4.1%$54/sqft |
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| 7/19/2018 | Price change | $109,500-8%$56/sqft |
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| 5/22/2018 | Price change | $119,000-8.4%$61/sqft |
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| 3/23/2018 | Price change | $129,900-3.8%$66/sqft |
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| 2/21/2018 | Listed for sale | $135,000+154.7%$69/sqft |
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| 12/16/2013 | Sold | $53,000-54.7%$27/sqft |
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| 7/17/2010 | Listing removed | $117,000$60/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Prestige Midwest, Realtors #27000 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2010 | Price change | $117,000-7.9%$60/sqft |
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| 1/23/2010 | Listed for sale | $127,000+33.7%$65/sqft |
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| 12/15/2006 | Sold | $95,000$48/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,990 +5.5% | $158,440 +7% |
| 2024 | $2,834 +7.8% | $148,130 |
| 2023 | $2,630 +0.5% | $148,130 +24.5% |
| 2022 | $2,616 +9.8% | $118,960 -0.2% |
| 2021 | $2,382 -0.9% | $119,210 +16.5% |
| 2020 | $2,404 -10.5% | $102,300 |
| 2019 | $2,686 +1% | $102,300 |
| 2018 | $2,660 +2.1% | $102,300 |
| 2017 | $2,606 +23.5% | $102,300 +21.2% |
| 2016 | $2,110 -0.1% | $84,374 |
| 2015 | $2,112 | $84,374 |
| 2014 | $2,112 +6.3% | $84,374 |
| 2013 | $1,986 +3.3% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,922 +25.3% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,534 +3.5% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,482 -6.3% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,582 +33.2% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,188 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 52501
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Horace Mann Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Evans Junior High SchoolGrades: 8-9Distance: 3 mi
- 5/10Ottumwa High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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