Welcome to this well-built 3-becroom, 2-bath home nestled on three spacious lots! Featuring a rare three-car garage, a fenced in back yard, and solid construction throughout, this home offers incredible potential for the right buyer. Inside, you'll find generously sized rooms and a layout full of possibility. While the home retains its original charm and vintage style, it provides the perfect canvas for cosmetic updates and modern touches. Whether you are a homeowner looking to personalize your space or an investor seeking a high-potential property, this home delivers on space, structure, and opportunity. Don't miss your chance to own a home with great bones and endless possibilities in a desirable area! Close to schools and on a dead-end road for peace and quiet. All appliances included. Now offering flooring and paint allowance!! Selling "As Is" this is an estate.
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$148,000
549 Elma St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
3beds
1,364sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
0.31 Acres Lot
$150,300 Zestimate®
$109/sqft
$1,293 Estimated rent
Home value
$150,300
Estimated sales range
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Partially finished basement
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Listed by:
Trisha Rea 641-680-4274,
Bridge City Realty
Bought with:
Trisha Rea, ***
Bridge City Realty
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6327042
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Full
- Common walls with other units/homes: 0
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,364 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 300
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 2@ 55 x 124
Details
- Parcel number: 007416130005000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shakes
Condition
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ottumwa
- Subdivision: H BEAVERS SUB
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Association name: SEIA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | Sold | $148,000-7.5%$109/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6327042 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2025 | Pending sale | $160,000$117/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6327042 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2025 | Price change | $160,000-15.7%$117/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6327042 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2025 | Price change | $189,900-5.1%$139/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6327042 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2025 | Price change | $200,000-9.1%$147/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6327042 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2025 | Price change | $220,000-6.4%$161/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6327042 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $235,000$172/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6327042 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,834 +5.7% | $161,410 +8.1% |
| 2024 | $2,682 +8.4% | $149,350 |
| 2023 | $2,474 -1.4% | $149,350 +28.9% |
| 2022 | $2,508 +13.4% | $115,840 -1.9% |
| 2021 | $2,212 -0.8% | $118,090 +19.4% |
| 2020 | $2,230 -2.5% | $98,910 |
| 2019 | $2,288 +11.3% | $98,910 |
| 2018 | $2,056 -7.1% | $98,910 +8.9% |
| 2017 | $2,214 +4.7% | $90,840 -6% |
| 2016 | $2,114 -0.2% | $96,654 |
| 2015 | $2,118 | $96,654 |
| 2014 | $2,118 +7.2% | $96,654 |
| 2013 | $1,976 -2.8% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,032 +2.4% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,984 +2.2% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,942 +9% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,782 +3.6% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,720 +4.8% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,642 +10.3% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,488 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 52501
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAWildwood Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-2Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Liberty Elementary SchoolGrades: 6-7Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Ottumwa High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.8 mi
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