Steel Siding, Attached Garage, Newer concrete driveway. Newer roof, newer replacement windows. Living Rm. all stained woodwork, ceiling fan. Kitchen has a pull out table range is gas, refrigerator wt. ice maker and microwave all stay. Cabinets original with formica countertops. 1 full bath, shower in basement. Rooms that are carpet mostly have hardwood underneath. has a unfinished walk-up attic. Basement dry and all painted. Central air, FAG furnace. 100 Amp breaker box. Fenced in back yard.
Single-familyProperty Type
1903Year Built
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$97Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Joe Traul• RE/MAX Pride Ottumwa
Bought with Terry Godwin• Team Real Estate
Source:IAR #5355853
Redfin Estimate
$96,297
$13K since sold in November 2021$7,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 10.9% higher than the average sale price ($87K) of 6 comparable homes.
Steel Siding, Attached Garage, Newer concrete driveway. Newer roof, newer replacement windows. Living Rm. all stained woodwork, ceiling fan. Kitchen has a pull out table range is gas, refrigerator wt. ice maker and microwave all stay. Cabinets original with formica countertops. 1 full bath, shower in basement. Rooms that are carpet mostly have hardwood underneath. has a unfinished walk-up attic. Basement dry and all painted. Central air, FAG furnace. 100 Amp breaker box. Fenced in back yard.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,566 (+5.4%)
$4,890 + $74,010
$78,900
2024
$1,486 (+9.9%)
$4,890 + $74,010
$78,900
2023
$1,352 (+17.6%)
$4,890 + $67,310
$72,200
2022
$1,150 (+18.6%)
$4,890 + $67,310
$72,200
2021
$970 (−0.6%)
$4,890 + $51,730
$56,620
2020
$976 (−2.8%)
$4,890 + $48,770
$53,660
2019
$1,004 (+3.5%)
$4,890 + $41,890
$46,780
2018
$970 (−13.7%)
$4,890 + $41,890
$46,780
2017
$1,124 (+43.6%)
$4,890 + $41,890
$46,780
2016
$783 (−15.6%)
$4,890 + $46,890
$51,780
2014
$928
$5,511 + $44,288
$49,799
Tax history for 225 S Ransom St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,566 (+5.4%)
$4,890 + $74,010
$78,900
2024
$1,486 (+9.9%)
$4,890 + $74,010
$78,900
2023
$1,352 (+17.6%)
$4,890 + $67,310
$72,200
2022
$1,150 (+18.6%)
$4,890 + $67,310
$72,200
2021
$970 (−0.6%)
$4,890 + $51,730
$56,620
2020
$976 (−2.8%)
$4,890 + $48,770
$53,660
2019
$1,004 (+3.5%)
$4,890 + $41,890
$46,780
2018
$970 (−13.7%)
$4,890 + $41,890
$46,780
2017
$1,124 (+43.6%)
$4,890 + $41,890
$46,780
2016
$783 (−15.6%)
$4,890 + $46,890
$51,780
2014
$928
$5,511 + $44,288
$49,799
*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: 988
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Stone
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Aluminum
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HARSCH & WAGNERS SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 988
Building Sq. Ft: 1,976
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: HARSCH & WAGNERS SUB LOT 4 (225 S RANSOM)
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 286
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,534
Legal Lot Number: 4
Municipality Name: OTTUMWA CITY
Acres: 0.15
Depth Footage: 126
Front Footage: 52
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 988
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1903
Year Renovated: 1903
County: Wapello County
APN: 007416550004000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026
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Schools
Wildwood Elementary School
Public 1-2 • Assigned • 0.4mi
Evans Junior High School
Public 8-9 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Ottumwa High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% 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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