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.
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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
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.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,304
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wapello County
APN
007417180073000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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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
Provided by First Street
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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