re you looking for a property on the edge of town that give you excellent recreational opportunity and the hobby farm that you and your family have been looking for? If so check out the value add opportunity on this 3BR/1.5BA home for sale on 40 acres in Wapello County Iowa. Home features over 1400 sq. ft of living space, beautiful brick exterior, rear facing deck, outdoor wood stove and a solid foundation with a huge unfinished basement. Property consist of nice hardwoods, open ground for pasture and a creek running though the farm. This area of Wapello county is known for producing trophy whitetail with several neighbors in the area participating in quality deer management. Property is located just a short drive from Ottumwa and falls within the Ottumwa School District scheduled your private showing today.
Vacant landProperty Type
1990Year Built
39 acresLot Size
$9,826Price/Acres
Listed by Daniel Fane• Land Guys, LLC of Iowa
Bought with Daniel Fane• Land Guys, LLC of Iowa
Source:IAR #6323594
Redfin Estimate
$383,197
$155K since sold in August 2026$17K since September
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This home's estimate is 66.2% higher than the average sale price ($231K) of 6 comparable homes.
re you looking for a property on the edge of town that give you excellent recreational opportunity and the hobby farm that you and your family have been looking for? If so check out the value add opportunity on this 3BR/1.5BA home for sale on 40 acres in Wapello County Iowa. Home features over 1400 sq. ft of living space, beautiful brick exterior, rear facing deck, outdoor wood stove and a solid foundation with a huge unfinished basement. Property consist of nice hardwoods, open ground for pasture and a creek running though the farm. This area of Wapello county is known for producing trophy whitetail with several neighbors in the area participating in quality deer management. Property is located just a short drive from Ottumwa and falls within the Ottumwa School District scheduled your private showing today.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,118 (+19.7%)
$17,200 + $226,490
$243,690
2025
$2,604 (+5.9%)
$17,200 + $226,490
$243,690
2024
$2,458 (+4.2%)
$17,200 + $226,490
$243,690
2023
$2,358 (+7.8%)
$12,780 + $201,420
$214,200
2022
$2,188 (+4.4%)
$12,780 + $201,420
$214,200
2021
$2,096 (−1.9%)
$9,480 + $161,260
$170,740
2020
$2,136 (+3.3%)
$10,010 + $140,860
$150,870
2019
$2,068 (+1.9%)
$10,490 + $138,380
$148,870
2018
$2,030 (+0.7%)
$10,490 + $138,380
$148,870
2017
$2,016 (+20.3%)
$15,620 + $131,640
$147,260
2016
$1,676 (+1.2%)
$16,500 + $128,800
$145,300
2014
$1,656
$22,399 + $110,690
$133,089
Tax history for 16778 Whiskey Rdg
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,118 (+19.7%)
$17,200 + $226,490
$243,690
2025
$2,604 (+5.9%)
$17,200 + $226,490
$243,690
2024
$2,458 (+4.2%)
$17,200 + $226,490
$243,690
2023
$2,358 (+7.8%)
$12,780 + $201,420
$214,200
2022
$2,188 (+4.4%)
$12,780 + $201,420
$214,200
2021
$2,096 (−1.9%)
$9,480 + $161,260
$170,740
2020
$2,136 (+3.3%)
$10,010 + $140,860
$150,870
2019
$2,068 (+1.9%)
$10,490 + $138,380
$148,870
2018
$2,030 (+0.7%)
$10,490 + $138,380
$148,870
2017
$2,016 (+20.3%)
$15,620 + $131,640
$147,260
2016
$1,676 (+1.2%)
$16,500 + $128,800
$145,300
2014
$1,656
$22,399 + $110,690
$133,089
*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: 1,440
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Type: Brick
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable Metal
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,440
Building Sq. Ft: 2,880
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: NW SW SEC 16-72-14 (20 AC IN FR) (16778 WHISKEY RIDGE
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 2
Land Sq. Ft: 1,698,840
Municipality Name: CENTER
Acres: 39
County Use Description: AGRICULTURE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,880
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 39 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Wapello County
APN: 007071640545000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 2, 2026
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Schools
Pickwick Early Childhood Center
Public PreK-K • Assigned • 3.5mi
Evans Junior High School
Public 8-9 • Assigned • 3.5mi
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Ottumwa High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
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