Opportunity awaits! This spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,866 square feet of living space and is full of potential. Built in 1900, this home features generous room sizes, classic character, and a functional layout ready for your personal touch. Outside, you'll find a 2-car detached garage, providing ample space for parking, storage, or a workshop. Priced to sell, this property is perfect for buyers looking to build instant equity with a little sweat equity and updating. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, investor, or someone looking for a project, this home offers the chance to create something special at an affordable price. Don't miss this opportunity to own a spacious home with endless possibilities. Schedule your showing today and imagine the potential!
Active
Price cut: $5K (8/18)
$74,900
556 Chester Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
4beds
1,866sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$40/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic characterGenerous room sizesFunctional layout
- 46 days
- 601
- 35
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brenna Baker 660-221-3256,
Bridge City Realty
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6340584
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Description: Informal Dining Room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
Features
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,866 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 59 x 124 7316sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 007416760010000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ottumwa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $40/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $118,890
- Annual tax amount: $2,071
- Date on market: 7/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 47 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2026 | Price change | $74,900-6.3%$40/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6340584 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $79,900$43/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6340584 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,850 -2.1% | $118,890 +8.8% |
| 2024 | $1,890 +2.7% | $109,230 |
| 2023 | $1,840 -0.4% | $109,230 +27.2% |
| 2022 | $1,848 +16.2% | $85,870 -1.1% |
| 2021 | $1,590 -0.7% | $86,820 +22.1% |
| 2020 | $1,602 -2.6% | $71,120 |
| 2019 | $1,644 -9.9% | $71,120 |
| 2018 | $1,824 +14.7% | $71,120 -9.6% |
| 2017 | $1,590 -14.6% | $78,650 -5.5% |
| 2016 | $1,862 -0.2% | $83,234 |
| 2015 | $1,866 | $83,234 |
| 2014 | $1,866 +7% | $83,234 |
| 2013 | $1,744 +1% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,726 +2.1% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,690 +2.3% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,652 +2.5% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,612 +3.6% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,556 +4.9% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,484 +10.6% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,342 | -- |
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