A terrific yard accents this nice 3 bedroom home on the southside. Large master bedroom on the main floor, the other bedrooms are upstairs. There is a potential 4th nonconforming bedroom upstairs, too. Lots of closet space and nice, big kitchen and formal dining room. Windows and roof are newer. Pretty shade trees dot the fenced back yard. Big 2 car garage is extra deep for storage and wiring set up for heavy work. Ideal location for elementary and middle school age kids. Don't let this lovely home get away!
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$82Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Linda Ostrander• O City Realty Inc
Bought with Steven Campbell• Julian Campbell Realtors
Source:IAR #5388717
Redfin Estimate
$110,896
$35K since sold in September 2020$3,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 19.2% higher than the average sale price ($93K) of 6 comparable homes.
A terrific yard accents this nice 3 bedroom home on the southside. Large master bedroom on the main floor, the other bedrooms are upstairs. There is a potential 4th nonconforming bedroom upstairs, too. Lots of closet space and nice, big kitchen and formal dining room. Windows and roof are newer. Pretty shade trees dot the fenced back yard. Big 2 car garage is extra deep for storage and wiring set up for heavy work. Ideal location for elementary and middle school age kids. Don't let this lovely home get away!
Public Records
Mar 1, 2006
Sold
$45,000
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,520 (+5.7%)
$6,340 + $80,970
$87,310
2024
$1,438 (+10.8%)
$6,340 + $80,970
$87,310
2023
$1,298 (−1.5%)
$6,340 + $73,940
$80,280
2022
$1,318 (+15.8%)
$6,340 + $73,940
$80,280
2021
$1,138 (−0.7%)
$6,340 + $56,850
$63,190
2020
$1,146 (−2.6%)
$6,340 + $53,970
$60,310
2019
$1,176 (+3.3%)
$6,340 + $47,000
$53,340
2018
$1,138 (−2.4%)
$6,340 + $47,000
$53,340
2017
$1,166 (+19.5%)
$6,340 + $47,000
$53,340
2016
$976 (+1.5%)
$6,340 + $47,000
$53,340
2014
$962
$7,160 + $40,630
$47,790
Tax history for 144 N Ransom St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,520 (+5.7%)
$6,340 + $80,970
$87,310
2024
$1,438 (+10.8%)
$6,340 + $80,970
$87,310
2023
$1,298 (−1.5%)
$6,340 + $73,940
$80,280
2022
$1,318 (+15.8%)
$6,340 + $73,940
$80,280
2021
$1,138 (−0.7%)
$6,340 + $56,850
$63,190
2020
$1,146 (−2.6%)
$6,340 + $53,970
$60,310
2019
$1,176 (+3.3%)
$6,340 + $47,000
$53,340
2018
$1,138 (−2.4%)
$6,340 + $47,000
$53,340
2017
$1,166 (+19.5%)
$6,340 + $47,000
$53,340
2016
$976 (+1.5%)
$6,340 + $47,000
$53,340
2014
$962
$7,160 + $40,630
$47,790
*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: 161
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Stone
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Aluminum
Roof Shape Type: Gable Metal
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: R S SMITHS ADD 02
Living Sq. Ft: 1,348
Building Sq. Ft: 1,509
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: R S SMITH'S 2ND ADD LOT 37 BLK 6 (144 N RANSOM)
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 640
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,712
Legal Lot Number: 37
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: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,348
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Wapello County
APN: 007417180077000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Wildwood Elementary School
Public 1-2 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Evans Junior High School
Public 8-9 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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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 22-32% 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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