If you’ve been waiting for a truly special, character-filled home in Ottumwa, this is the one. Offered for the first time in nearly thirty years, the landmark residence at 420 N. Wapello showcases timeless craftsmanship with fantastic hardwood floors, rich wood trim, and a striking open staircase that creates a memorable first impression. The main level is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring a formal dining room, an inviting living room with fireplace, a convenient powder room, and a country kitchen complete with a butler’s pantry. Upstairs, you’ll find three generously sized bedrooms and a full bath, offering comfort and flexibility. Perfectly positioned near the heart of the city and just minutes from downtown amenities, this rare in-town property spans three parcels totaling approximately six-tenths of an acre—an exceptional find. With a newly painted interior and appliances including a gas range, refrigerator, washer, and dryer all conveying, this home is move-in ready and waiting to welcome its next owner.
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Jim Clingman641-777-3468,
Bridge City Realty
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6336866
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 2
Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
Level: Upper
Other
Level: Upper
Dining room
Level: Main
Other
Level: Main
Kitchen
Level: Main
Living room
Level: Main
Heating
Boiler
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Features
Basement: Full,Stone/Rock,Unfinished,Brick/Mortar,Storage Space
Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
Total interior livable area: 1,756 sqft
Property
Parking
Parking features: Gravel
Accessibility
Accessibility features: None
Features
Levels: Two
Lot
Size: 5,227 Square Feet
Dimensions: 41 x 130 plus 80 x 54 plus 81 x 130 plus 80 x 94 = 27,700 sf = .635 ac m/l
Details
Parcel number: 007413330006000
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: GRANTS SUB
HOA
Has HOA: No
Location
Region: Ottumwa
Financial & listing details
Price per square foot: $51/sqft
Tax assessed value: $90,460
Annual tax amount: $1,955
Date on market: 4/1/2026
Cumulative days on market: 116 days
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Rent Zestimate®
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Price history
Date
Event
Price
6/25/2026
Pending sale
$89,500$51/sqft
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6/2/2026
Price change
$89,500-3.2%$51/sqft
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4/29/2026
Price change
$92,500-6.6%$53/sqft
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4/1/2026
Listed for sale
$99,000+204.6%$56/sqft
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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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