Sold

$51,500

809 Chester Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501

2beds

840sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1900

5,662 Square Feet Lot

$52,700 Zestimate^®

$61/sqft

$1,015 Estimated rent

Home value

$52,700

Estimated sales range

Not available

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What's special

French doorsEnclosed front porchDetached oversized brick garageAmple storage space

Located directly across from Evans Middle School, 809 Chester is a two-bedroom, one-bath bungalow ready for a new owner. The home features a large living room, an enclosed front porch, and French doors leading to the front bedroom. Laundry hookups are conveniently located in the bathroom, and the existing kitchen appliances are included. A detached, oversized brick garage offers ample storage space and is accessible from the alley. This solid home is in a good location and is conveniently close to shopping, schools, and City Park.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

None

Features

Basement: Full,Unfinished

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 840 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Gravel
Garage spaces: 1

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Lot

Size: 5,662 Square Feet
Dimensions: 45 x 127

Details

Parcel number: 007416160040000

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Bungalow
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

HardiPlank Type, Other

Condition

Year built: 1900

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: BLAKE PARK ADD

HOA

Has HOA: No
HOA name: SEIA

Location

Region: Ottumwa

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $61/sqft
Tax assessed value: $58,260
Annual tax amount: $1,106
Date on market: 5/22/2025
Cumulative days on market: 2 days

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/26/2025	Sold	$51,500-6.4%$61/sqft
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6327905 Report a problem
5/23/2025	Pending sale	$55,000$65/sqft
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6327905 Report a problem
5/22/2025	Listed for sale	$55,000$65/sqft
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6327905 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,166 +5.4%	$58,260 +8.4%
2024	$1,106 +7.8%	$53,740
2023	$1,026 +1.6%	$53,740 +25.1%
2022	$1,010 +12.2%	$42,970 +0.9%
2021	$900 -1.1%	$42,580 +20.3%
2020	$910 -2.2%	$35,390
2019	$930 -8.1%	$35,390
2018	$1,012 +12.2%	$35,390 -9.1%
2017	$902 -7.6%	$38,920 -0.3%
2016	$976 -0.2%	$39,036
2015	$978	$39,036
2014	$978 +6.5%	$39,036
2013	$918 +3.1%	--
2012	$890 +3.7%	--
2011	$858 +1.9%	--
2010	$842 +7.1%	--
2009	$786 +3.4%	--
2008	$760 +3.8%	--
2007	$732	--