Google street view image for 126 N Ransom St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Off market sep 2024 for $30K

$88,418

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $212/mo

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1 ba

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1,028

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126 N Ransom St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

About this home

126 N Ransom St is a 1,028 square foot house on a 8,712 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on September 10, 2024 for $30,000. Based on Redfin's Ottumwa data, we estimate the home's value is $88,418.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

8,712 sq ftLot Size

$86Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$88,418

$58K since sold in September 2024$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 21.4% lower than the average sale price ($113K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$100,000
A
2 beds1 bath1,104 sq ft
156 N Ransom, Ottumwa, IA 52501
SOLD SEP 22, 2026
$133,000
B
2 beds1 bath960 sq ft
541 Lillian St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$110,000
C
2 beds1 bath888 sq ft
334 Osceola St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
SOLD OCT 5, 2026
$115,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,054 sq ft
515 Ellis Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$125,000
E
2 beds1 bath832 sq ft
422 W Finley Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$92,000
F
2 beds1 bath838 sq ft
315 Mckinley Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501

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Market trends in 52501, IA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

96.0%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$143K

$6K MoM

Avg. days on market

49d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

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Sale history for 126 N Ransom St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,302 (+0.2%)

$6,340 + $58,850

$65,190

2025

$1,300 (+5.3%)

$6,340 + $58,850

$65,190

2024

$1,234 (+8.8%)

$6,340 + $58,850

$65,190

2023

$1,134 (−2.1%)

$6,340 + $53,630

$59,970

2022

$1,158 (+13.8%)

$6,340 + $53,630

$59,970

2021

$1,018 (−1.2%)

$6,340 + $41,140

$47,480

2020

$1,030 (−2.1%)

$6,340 + $39,260

$45,600

2019

$1,052 (+3.1%)

$6,340 + $33,720

$40,060

2018

$1,020 (−2.1%)

$6,340 + $33,720

$40,060

2017

$1,042 (−1.0%)

$6,340 + $33,720

$40,060

2016

$1,052 (+1.0%)

$6,340 + $33,720

$40,060

2014

$1,042

$7,160 + $34,957

$42,117

Tax history for 126 N Ransom St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,302 (+0.2%)

$6,340 + $58,850

$65,190

2025

$1,300 (+5.3%)

$6,340 + $58,850

$65,190

2024

$1,234 (+8.8%)

$6,340 + $58,850

$65,190

2023

$1,134 (−2.1%)

$6,340 + $53,630

$59,970

2022

$1,158 (+13.8%)

$6,340 + $53,630

$59,970

2021

$1,018 (−1.2%)

$6,340 + $41,140

$47,480

2020

$1,030 (−2.1%)

$6,340 + $39,260

$45,600

2019

$1,052 (+3.1%)

$6,340 + $33,720

$40,060

2018

$1,020 (−2.1%)

$6,340 + $33,720

$40,060

2017

$1,042 (−1.0%)

$6,340 + $33,720

$40,060

2016

$1,052 (+1.0%)

$6,340 + $33,720

$40,060

2014

$1,042

$7,160 + $34,957

$42,117

*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: 771
Basement Type: Partial

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Gas

Room Information
# of Rooms: 4

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Asbestos
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: R S SMITHS 3RD ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,028
Building Sq. Ft: 1,799
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: R S SMITHS 3RD ADD LOT 43 BLK 6 (126 N RANSOM)

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,712
Legal Lot Number: 43
Legal Block Number: 6
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: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,028
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Wapello County
APN: 007417190020000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 22, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Wildwood Elementary School

Public 1-2 • Assigned • 0.6mi

Evans Junior High School

Public 8-9 • Assigned • 0.7mi

3/10

Ottumwa High School

Public 10-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

6/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 26-35% 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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Home values near 126 N Ransom St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
131 North Ransom Street, Ottumwa, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 874 Sq. Ft.	$64,631
143 North Ransom Street, Ottumwa, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1750 Sq. Ft.	$56,491

Address	Redfin Estimate
150 North Ransom Street, Ottumwa, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 870 Sq. Ft.	$104,499
149 North Ransom Street, Ottumwa, IA 5 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1731 Sq. Ft.	$66,009

Address	Redfin Estimate
137 North Ransom Street, Ottumwa, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 912 Sq. Ft.	$71,341
102 North Ransom Street, Ottumwa, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1044 Sq. Ft.	$92,992

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