Affordable, four bedroom, two bathroom home on Ottumwa's south side that boasts an inviting eat-in kitchen with main floor laundry that extends to a spacious and comfortable living room with sliding glass patio doors that lead to a relaxing deck and fenced in back yard for entertainment and dining. Main floor also gives way to a bedroom and an updated bathroom. Three very roomy bedrooms and a full bath on the upper level. Storage shed on premises for all those extra toys. Cement slab around back for extra room and parking. Great opportunity for the growing family. Come see it today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$69Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jana Brumbaugh• RE/MAX Pride Ottumwa
Bought with Marlene Hunt• RE/MAX Pride Ottumwa
Source:IAR #5393696
Redfin Estimate
$118,853
$44K since sold in September 2020$2,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 12.7% lower than the average sale price ($136K) of 6 comparable homes.
Affordable, four bedroom, two bathroom home on Ottumwa's south side that boasts an inviting eat-in kitchen with main floor laundry that extends to a spacious and comfortable living room with sliding glass patio doors that lead to a relaxing deck and fenced in back yard for entertainment and dining. Main floor also gives way to a bedroom and an updated bathroom. Three very roomy bedrooms and a full bath on the upper level. Storage shed on premises for all those extra toys. Cement slab around back for extra room and parking. Great opportunity for the growing family. Come see it today!
Public Records
Apr 8, 2015
Sold
$65,000
$38/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 19, 2007
Sold
$78,500
$45/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 14, 2005
Sold
$104,250
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,798 (+5.6%)
$6,340 + $95,590
$101,930
2024
$1,702 (+11.1%)
$6,340 + $95,590
$101,930
2023
$1,532 (−2.9%)
$6,340 + $86,760
$93,100
2022
$1,578 (+33.5%)
$6,340 + $86,760
$93,100
2021
$1,182 (−0.7%)
$6,340 + $66,670
$73,010
2020
$1,190 (−2.8%)
$6,340 + $64,170
$70,510
2019
$1,224 (+3.6%)
$6,340 + $48,770
$55,110
2018
$1,182 (−25.8%)
$6,340 + $48,770
$55,110
2017
$1,592 (−13.9%)
$6,340 + $48,770
$55,110
2016
$1,848 (+1.0%)
$6,340 + $54,870
$61,210
2014
$1,830
$7,160 + $66,800
$73,960
Tax history for 114 S Ransom St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,798 (+5.6%)
$6,340 + $95,590
$101,930
2024
$1,702 (+11.1%)
$6,340 + $95,590
$101,930
2023
$1,532 (−2.9%)
$6,340 + $86,760
$93,100
2022
$1,578 (+33.5%)
$6,340 + $86,760
$93,100
2021
$1,182 (−0.7%)
$6,340 + $66,670
$73,010
2020
$1,190 (−2.8%)
$6,340 + $64,170
$70,510
2019
$1,224 (+3.6%)
$6,340 + $48,770
$55,110
2018
$1,182 (−25.8%)
$6,340 + $48,770
$55,110
2017
$1,592 (−13.9%)
$6,340 + $48,770
$55,110
2016
$1,848 (+1.0%)
$6,340 + $54,870
$61,210
2014
$1,830
$7,160 + $66,800
$73,960
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 864
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Stone
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: R S SMITHS ADD 04
Living Sq. Ft: 1,728
Building Sq. Ft: 2,592
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: R S SMITH'S 4TH ADD LOT 5 BLK 18 (114 S RANSOM)
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,712
Legal Lot Number: 5
Legal Block Number: 18
Municipality Name: OTTUMWA CITY
Acres: 0.2
Depth Footage: 132
Front Footage: 66
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,728
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1900
County: Wapello County
APN: 007417200083000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Wildwood Elementary School
Public 1-2 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Evans Junior High School
Public 8-9 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
Ottumwa High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 70-78% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
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