STORYBOOK COTTAGE. .. Straight from a picture book, this stylishly updated home is just what you've been looking for! The main floor consist of a beautifully updated eat-in kitchen, family room, 2 bedrooms, full bathroom and breezeway access to 1 car garage. You will love all of the character this home has to offer with multiple built-ins, accents and natural light throughout. The gorgeous country-style family room consists of hardwood floors, a wood burning fireplace and decorative ceiling. The full basement is being used as extra living space and features laundry, utilities and half bath. Outside you'll find 2 decks (one on each side of house) and a patio making entertaining a breeze! There is a fenced in portion of the yard as well as a large back lot with a garden shed. This is a fantastic home located in the Eisenhower school district. Must see to appreciate.
YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE AS SOON AS YOU ENTER THE BREEZEWAY OF THIS CHARMING 2 BEDROOM COTTAGE WITH ABUNDANT OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE, IMPECCABLY LANDSCAPED, IN ONE OF OTTUMWA'S FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOODS. CLOSE TO EISENHOWER SCHOOL, THIS HOME FEATURES MANY NEW UPGRADES INCLUDING KITCHEN CABINETS, COUNTERTOPS AND FLOOR; COMPLETELY RENOVATED BATHROOM; NEW WOOD CEILING TREATMENT, BUILT-INS, AND AN 11 FOOT BANK OF WINDOWS IN THE LIVING ROOM OVERLOOKING THE EAST-FACING DECK. A WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE IN THE LIVING ROOM MAKES THIS THE PERFECT SPOT FOR WATCHING THE OUTDOORS IN ALL SEASONS. THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL DECK ON THE WEST SIDE WITH COMPOSITE PRIVACY FENCE AND FIRE PIT AREA THAT OPENS IN THE BACK TO AN EXTRA LOT. THIS HOME HAS 7 CLOSETS, A GARAGE, PLUS A FULL POURED BASEMENT WITH A 1/2 BATH AND LAUNDRY HOOK-UPS. A 12'X 12' SHED ON THE EXTRA LOT PROVIDES ADDITIONAL STORAGE. THERE ALSO IS A UNDERGROUND PET FENCE. THIS IS TRULY IS A UNIQUE MUST SEE PROPERTY, SO MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,098 (+5.3%)
$21,630 + $129,370
$151,000
2024
$2,942 (+6.0%)
$21,630 + $129,370
$151,000
2023
$2,776 (−1.4%)
$21,630 + $121,220
$142,850
2022
$2,816 (+5.6%)
$21,630 + $121,220
$142,850
2021
$2,666 (+8.0%)
$21,630 + $94,530
$116,160
2020
$2,468 (−2.4%)
$21,630 + $89,290
$110,920
2019
$2,528 (+3.3%)
$21,630 + $83,190
$104,820
2018
$2,448 (−2.2%)
$21,630 + $83,190
$104,820
2017
$2,504 (+11.3%)
$21,630 + $83,190
$104,820
2016
$2,250 (+1.2%)
$21,630 + $83,190
$104,820
2014
$2,224
$17,884 + $80,878
$98,762
Tax history for 120 Bryan Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,098 (+5.3%)
$21,630 + $129,370
$151,000
2024
$2,942 (+6.0%)
$21,630 + $129,370
$151,000
2023
$2,776 (−1.4%)
$21,630 + $121,220
$142,850
2022
$2,816 (+5.6%)
$21,630 + $121,220
$142,850
2021
$2,666 (+8.0%)
$21,630 + $94,530
$116,160
2020
$2,468 (−2.4%)
$21,630 + $89,290
$110,920
2019
$2,528 (+3.3%)
$21,630 + $83,190
$104,820
2018
$2,448 (−2.2%)
$21,630 + $83,190
$104,820
2017
$2,504 (+11.3%)
$21,630 + $83,190
$104,820
2016
$2,250 (+1.2%)
$21,630 + $83,190
$104,820
2014
$2,224
$17,884 + $80,878
$98,762
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
996
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wapello County
APN
007414100002000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
Lot Size Acres: 0.6
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,528
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Unknown
Location Information
Directions: From Northgate on to Bryan Rd. House on left just around first curve.
Subdivision Name: Van Fleets Irregular Surv
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 996
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Wapello County
APN: 007414100002000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Eisenhower Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Evans Junior High School
Public 8-9 • Assigned • 3.7mi
3/10
Ottumwa High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° 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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