A rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, income-generating mixed-use property in the heart of downtown Ottumwa. This handsome, historic, two-story brick building, offers immediate revenue from both floors and the kind of downtown presence that takes a long time to establish. The first floor is configured as a working retail and bar/eatery space, currently home to two established local businesses with a loyal customer base and a recognized brand. The space is flexible, rent-ready, and suited to a wide range of commercial uses — retail, food and beverage, professional services, or creative enterprise. New ownership can continue existing operations, welcome a new commercial tenant, or reimagine the space entirely. The second floor is a comfortable two-bedroom, one-bathroom, walk-up apartment currently generating income as a licensed short-term rental with verified SuperHost status on Airbnb — a designation that reflects documented guest demand and operational excellence and transfers significant value to a new owner. The apartment converts readily to a long-term residential lease, with realistic monthly rental income for a qualified tenant. Additional upside includes the potential to add a rear deck overlooking the Des Moines River, enhancing the property's appeal for both commercial and residential occupants. Combined annual gross income potential from both floors nears $40,000 in passive rent alone. This is a property that works from day one.
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Listed by:
Trisha Rea641-680-4274,
Bridge City Realty
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6336940
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Features
Basement: Full
Interior area
Total interior livable area: 2,640 sqft
Property
Parking
Parking features: Outside
Accessibility
Accessibility features: None
Features
Waterfront features: Waterfront Present
Lot
Size: 3,267 Square Feet
Dimensions: 22 x 149
Details
Parcel number: 007411240296000
Construction
Type & style
Home type: Apartment
Property subtype: Apartment
Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
Brick
Condition
Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
Has HOA: No
Location
Region: Ottumwa
Financial & listing details
Price per square foot: $127/sqft
Annual tax amount: $3,830
Date on market: 4/3/2026
Cumulative days on market: 130 days
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Rent Zestimate®
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Price history
Date
Event
Price
4/20/2026
Price change
$335,000-19.3%$127/sqft
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4/3/2026
Listed for sale
$415,000$157/sqft
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Public tax history
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Monthly payment
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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included
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