20589 Bluegrass Rd is a 1,374 square foot vacant land on a 19.37 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on May 26, 2016 for $55,500. Based on Redfin's Ottumwa data, we estimate the home's value is $186,112.
Vacant landProperty Type
1898Year Built
19.37 acresLot Size
$9,608Price/Acres
1 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$186,112
$131K since sold in May 2016$26K since August
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This home's estimate is 18.7% higher than the average sale price ($157K) of 6 comparable homes.
This property is eligible under the Freddie Mac First Look Initiative through 2/23/2015. Experience Country living. This house features 3 large bedrooms, 1 bath and a large wood stove to save on energy bills. Outside you will find over 19 acres, perfect for livestock or horses. In addition there is a large barn and a heated shop. Call today for an appointment.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$838 (+8.3%)
$23,140 + $47,200
$70,340
2024
$774 (+13.2%)
$23,140 + $47,200
$70,340
2023
$684 (−10.0%)
$17,420 + $43,410
$60,830
2022
$760 (+4.1%)
$17,420 + $43,410
$60,830
2021
$730
$12,930 + $32,390
$45,320
2020
$730 (+4.9%)
$13,640 + $36,350
$49,990
2019
$696 (+1.8%)
$14,400 + $34,770
$49,170
2018
$684 (−1.4%)
$14,400 + $34,770
$49,170
2017
$694 (−35.1%)
$21,820 + $31,800
$53,620
2016
$1,070 (−8.7%)
$23,790 + $34,180
$57,970
2014
$1,172
$34,674 + $74,782
$109,456
Tax history for 20589 Bluegrass Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$838 (+8.3%)
$23,140 + $47,200
$70,340
2024
$774 (+13.2%)
$23,140 + $47,200
$70,340
2023
$684 (−10.0%)
$17,420 + $43,410
$60,830
2022
$760 (+4.1%)
$17,420 + $43,410
$60,830
2021
$730
$12,930 + $32,390
$45,320
2020
$730 (+4.9%)
$13,640 + $36,350
$49,990
2019
$696 (+1.8%)
$14,400 + $34,770
$49,170
2018
$684 (−1.4%)
$14,400 + $34,770
$49,170
2017
$694 (−35.1%)
$21,820 + $31,800
$53,620
2016
$1,070 (−8.7%)
$23,790 + $34,180
$57,970
2014
$1,172
$34,674 + $74,782
$109,456
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Foundation Type: Stone
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Lap Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,374
Building Sq. Ft: 1,374
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: E 1/2 SESW 35-72-15 (5 AC IN FR -91) (20589 BLUEGRASS RD)
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 384
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 843,757
Municipality Name: POLK
Acres: 19.37
County Use Description: AGRICULTURE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,374
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 19.37 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1898
Year Renovated: 1898
County: Wapello County
APN: 001233540305000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Blakesburg Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 4.7mi
4/10
Eddyville-Blakesburg Junior - Senior High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 12.7mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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 104° 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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