Welcome to this charming and thoughtfully updated 3-bedroom home perfectly situated in one of Ottumwa’s most convenient neighborhoods. From the moment you arrive, you’ll notice the pride of ownership throughout, from the fresh curb appeal to the brand-new roof installed in 2025. Step inside and discover a comfortable, move-in-ready layout featuring modern updates throughout while maintaining a warm, inviting feel. The spacious living area flows easily into the dining and kitchen spaces, creating the perfect spot for family gatherings or cozy nights in. The full basement offers ample storage and laundry space, plus the potential to finish for even more living area. Outside, enjoy the ease of an attached 1-car garage and a manageable yard that’s ideal for relaxing or entertaining. You’ll love the location—tucked into a quiet residential area with quick access to Highway 34 and 63, and surrounded by Ottumwa’s new dual roundabouts, ensuring smooth travel with no long waits at red lights. A wonderful blend of comfort, convenience, and updates, this is a home you’ll be proud to call your own.
Active
Price cut: $6K (6/10)
$132,000
535 Osceola St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
3beds
1,008sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1967
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$131/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Comfortable move-in-ready layoutModern updates throughoutWarm inviting feelFresh curb appeal
- 117 days
- 326
- 16
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Listed by:
Derek Gates 641-777-2150,
Ottumwa Realty
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6338134
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,008 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 77 x 50
Details
- Parcel number: 007417020041000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1967
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: SALTERS ADD
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ottumwa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $131/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $106,370
- Annual tax amount: $2,001
- Date on market: 5/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 494 days
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2026 | Price change | $132,000-4.3%$131/sqft |
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| 5/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $138,000$137/sqft |
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| 5/9/2026 | Listing removed | $138,000$137/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6333554 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2026 | Price change | $138,000-3.8%$137/sqft |
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| 2/14/2026 | Price change | $143,500-3.4%$142/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6333554 Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2025 | Price change | $148,500-4.1%$147/sqft |
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| 11/15/2025 | Price change | $154,900-3.1%$154/sqft |
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| 11/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $159,900+10.3%$159/sqft |
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| 11/13/2024 | Listing removed | $145,000$144/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6318611 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2024 | Price change | $145,000-3.3%$144/sqft |
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| 6/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $150,000$149/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,778 +5.8% | $106,370 +5.6% |
| 2024 | $1,680 +2.3% | $100,690 |
| 2023 | $1,642 -1.2% | $100,690 +24.4% |
| 2022 | $1,662 +6.7% | $80,960 -1.8% |
| 2021 | $1,558 -0.6% | $82,410 +12.7% |
| 2020 | $1,568 -2.6% | $73,130 |
| 2019 | $1,610 +0.9% | $73,130 |
| 2018 | $1,596 +2.6% | $73,130 |
| 2017 | $1,556 -11.8% | $73,130 -11.5% |
| 2016 | $1,764 -0.2% | $82,654 |
| 2015 | $1,768 | $82,654 |
| 2014 | $1,768 +7.4% | $82,654 |
| 2013 | $1,646 +1% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,630 +2.4% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,592 +2.4% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,554 +10.1% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,412 +3.8% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,360 +5.3% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,292 | -- |
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