WOW, what a beautiful Historical home!!! Well cared for- gorgeous woodwork, spacious rooms, natural light. The craftsmanship is unrivaled. Dining room has a gorgeous built in hutch & a beautiful mural of the Tuscan countryside. The home was built in 1911 by the Wormhoudt family, owners of Wormhoudt Lumber & Hardware Co., with only the best that was available. The home was donated to the Catholic church to become Walsh Boys High School, graduating classes 1953-1960. The home also served as the Wapello County Historical Museum until it's relocation. If only these walls could talk- oh the stories it could tell! Updates: Shingles 2012, Boiler 2013, Main sewer stack replaced 2020, attic insulation, radon mitigation 2021. Call your favorite Realtor to schedule your viewing. Pre-approved for Conventional loans or cash please.
Sold
$195,000
402 Chester Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
5beds
3,208sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1911
0.26 Acres Lot
$224,200 Zestimate®
$61/sqft
$1,913 Estimated rent
Home value
$224,200
$204,000 - $244,000
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Listed by:
Lisa Tucker 641-660-2972,
Hawkeye Property Mgm & RE
Bought with:
Lisa Tucker, ***
Hawkeye Property Mgm & RE
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6316281
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- 1/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Description: Separate/Formal Dining Rm
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Third
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Hot Water
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,208 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport, Concrete
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has carport: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 92 x 124
Details
- Foundation area: 1384
- Parcel number: 007417210096000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1911
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ottumwa
- Subdivision: R S SMITHS 5TH ADD
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Association name: SEIA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2024 | Sold | $195,000$61/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6316281 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2024 | Pending sale | $195,000$61/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6316281 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2024 | Contingent | $195,000$61/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6316281 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $195,000+21.9%$61/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6316281 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2021 | Sold | $160,000-4.7%$50/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5698444 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2008 | Sold | $167,900$52/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,236 +10.1% | $232,270 -3.8% |
| 2024 | $4,756 +10.7% | $241,470 |
| 2023 | $4,298 -6.2% | $241,470 +27.9% |
| 2022 | $4,580 +21.8% | $188,760 -2.2% |
| 2021 | $3,760 -1% | $193,010 +23.3% |
| 2020 | $3,798 -2.2% | $156,490 |
| 2019 | $3,884 -7% | $156,490 |
| 2018 | $4,176 +10.9% | $156,490 -7.5% |
| 2017 | $3,766 -8.1% | $169,130 -2.1% |
| 2016 | $4,100 -0.1% | $172,758 |
| 2015 | $4,106 | $172,758 |
| 2014 | $4,106 +6.6% | $172,758 |
| 2013 | $3,850 +2.3% | -- |
| 2012 | $3,764 +3% | -- |
| 2011 | $3,654 +2% | -- |
| 2010 | $3,582 +43.9% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,490 +7.3% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,320 -6.2% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,474 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 52501
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAWildwood Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-2Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Evans Junior High SchoolGrades: 8-9Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Ottumwa High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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