Pending

$100,000

Est. $728/mo —

•

1,104

sq ft

156 N Ransom, Ottumwa, IA 52501

About this home

Affordable 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in the heart of Ottumwa! This charming property offers a spacious formal dining room, an updated kitchen and bathroom, and all appliances are included. Enjoy relaxing or entertaining on the huge wrap-around front porch, or take advantage of the fenced backyard; perfect for pets, kids, or outdoor gatherings. A great opportunity for a first-time buyer, downsizer, or investor looking for an affordable home in a convenient location.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

8,712 sq ftLot Size

$91Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Seth Walker • RE/MAX Concepts

Contact: (515) 577-3728

Listing updated: Aug 19, 2026 at 08:25am

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•Source:DMMLS #747406

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$728 per month

Principal and interest$546

Property taxes

$123

HOA dues

Home insurance

$60

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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 • 1.1mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Market insights

156 N Ransom · $100,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 57 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 5% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $154,244. (54% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Separate/formal dining room
Unfinished basement

Bedrooms
2 main-level bedrooms

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Stove

Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Window cooling units

Sale and tax history for 156 N Ransom

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #747406

Aug 19, 2026

Pending

—

Aug 17, 2026

Listed

$100,000

$91/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 28, 2020

Sold

$70,000

$63/sq ft

IAR #5610727

Sep 24, 2020

Sold

$69,900

$63/sq ft

Jun 19, 2020

Listed

$69,500

$63/sq ft

+13

Here's a comfortable two-bedroom bungalow with lots of updates. The home has separate living and dining rooms, kitchen and bonus room. There's also a main floor mud room & laundry with sliders that lead to a backyard deck overlooking the large fenced yard. The basement is also semi-finished with room for possible expansion. New furnace, 2019 and updated siding, windows and roof, too! Detached garage, open front porch.

IAR #5359328

Jul 31, 2018

Listed

$59,000

$53/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,472 (+5.7%)

$6,340 + $77,880

$84,220

2024

$1,392 (+11.0%)

$6,340 + $77,880

$84,220

2023

$1,254 (−0.2%)

$6,340 + $71,730

$78,070

2022

$1,256 (+25.6%)

$6,340 + $71,730

$78,070

2021

$1,000 (−0.6%)

$6,340 + $55,030

$61,370

2020

$1,006 (−2.7%)

$6,340 + $51,530

$57,870

2019

$1,034 (+3.6%)

$6,340 + $41,580

$47,920

2018

$998 (−2.5%)

$6,340 + $41,580

$47,920

2017

$1,024 (+263.1%)

$6,340 + $41,580

$47,920

2016

$282 (+2.9%)

$6,340 + $41,580

$47,920

2014

$274

$7,160 + $12,840

$20,000

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

66 ft.

Lot depth

132 ft.

Lot size

8,712 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1930

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,304

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,304

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Wapello County

APN

007417180073000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026.

Climate risks

6/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 33-45% 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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Historical weather

Ottumwa, IA • 52501

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Sun exposure

92/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 25% for direct sun exposure in Ottumwa. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.7 hrs

5.5 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Redfin Estimate for 156 N Ransom

$99,445

$555 under list price of $100K

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $55K to $140K.

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smaller lot
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SOLD JUL 30, 2026
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SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$120,000 Last sold price
2 beds1 bath1,056 sq ft
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10 years newer
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$140,000 Last sold price
2 beds1 bath988 sq ft
1203 Richmond Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
$51/sq ft
smaller lot
22 years newer
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$92,000 Last sold price
2 beds1 bath838 sq ft
315 Mckinley Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
$19/sq ft
17 years newer
SOLD JUN 19, 2026
$55,000 Last sold price
3 beds1 bath998 sq ft
249 S Davis St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
$36/sq ft
smaller lot
30 years older

Rental earnings

Est. $1,543 per month, based on comparable rentals

Contact listing agent

Seth Walker

RE/MAX Concepts

515-577-3728

seth@515homes.net

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