For sale

$74,900

601 Lee Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501

2beds

926sqft

$569/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1900

6,098 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$81/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Metal roofCentral airTwo bedroomsFenced backyardEnclosed rear porchVinyl sidingWell-maintained yard

Affordable opportunity with plenty of potential! This 1900 home offers approximately 926 square feet, vinyl siding, a metal roof and an oversized detached two-car garage. Outside, you?ll find a well-maintained yard, fenced backyard, deck and enclosed rear porch. Inside features include central air, forced-air heat and a water heater installed in 2024. County records identify two bedrooms. The upper level offers two adjoining rooms in a tandem configuration, providing flexible use as sleeping areas, a bedroom with sitting room, nursery, home office or dressing room. With solid exterior features and room to make the interior your own, this property could be a great fit for a first-time buyer, investor or someone looking for an affordable home with valuable garage space. Property is being sold as-is. All information obtained from seller and public record.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Freezer, Refrigerator, Stove

Features

Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
Flooring: Carpet
Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 926
Total interior livable area: 926 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Accessibility

Accessibility features: Grab Bars

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5
Fencing: Chain Link

Lot

Size: 6,098 Square Feet
Dimensions: 48 x 126
Features: Corner Lot

Details

Parcel number: 007417580026000
Zoning: R

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: One and One Half Story,Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Metal Siding
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Metal

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: $81/sqft
Tax assessed value: $62,970
Annual tax amount: $787
Date on market: 8/28/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/28/2026	Listed for sale	$74,900$81/sqft
Source: DMMLS #748161 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$556 -15.2%	$62,970 +8.6%
2024	$656 -18.2%	$57,970
2023	$802 +5%	$57,970 +26.5%
2022	$764 +19%	$45,810 +2.8%
2021	$642	$44,560 +19.9%
2020	$642 -3.6%	$37,150
2019	$666 -10.5%	$37,150
2018	$744 +16.3%	$37,150 -8.1%
2017	$640 +13.5%	$40,410 +16.9%
2016	$564	$34,578
2015	$564	$34,578
2014	$564 +9.3%	$34,578
2013	$516 -3.4%	--
2012	$534 -0.7%	--
2011	$538 +3.9%	--
2010	$518 +16.7%	--
2009	$444 +4.7%	--
2008	$424 +8.7%	--
2007	$390 +17.5%	--
2005	$332	--