Here is your opportunity to own a beautiful 14+/- acre country property located just 4½ miles from the city limits on a hard-surface road. Properties offering this combination of acreage, privacy, water, timber, and convenience to town are extremely hard to find. The property features a 1,091 sq. ft. , 2- bedroom, 1-bath home with a warm and inviting country feel. The spacious open living room includes a gas fireplace, creating a comfortable place to relax or entertain. The charming kitchen offers plenty of cabinet space along with windows that welcome the morning sun. Both bedrooms provide ample space and windows overlooking the pond and surrounding countryside. The walkout basement provides plenty of storage and offers excellent potential for additional finished living space. Step outside onto the covered deck overlooking the pond—a perfect spot for morning coffee, relaxing in the evening, or simply enjoying the peaceful country setting. Adding even more to this property is a three-car heated detached garage, providing plenty of room for your vehicles, equipment, and all your toys. The garage also features a man cave complete with a pool table, creating the perfect year-round space for entertaining family and friends, watching the game, or simply relaxing. Continued in Agent Remarks:
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Pickwick Early Childhood Center
Public PreK-K • Assigned • 4.7mi
Liberty Elementary School
Public 6-7 • Assigned • 4.5mi
3/10
Ottumwa High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 6.7mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Market insights
3683 Lake Rd. Rd · $349,500
DAYS ON MARKET
15 days
The average home goes pending in 37 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.7%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$349,500
Median sale price in this area is $139,614. (60% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Interior features
Fireplace (1)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating
Basement
Exterior features
14.14-acre lot
Vinyl siding
Home design
Residential property (Unimproved Land)
Parking
Detached 3-car garage
Construction
Vinyl siding construction
Utilities
Septic tank
Sale and tax history for 3683 Lake Rd. Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
IAR #6341741
Sep 2, 2026
Pending
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Aug 18, 2026
Listed
$349,500
$320/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,842 (+9.5%)
$37,900 + $114,270
$152,170
2024
$1,682 (+7.4%)
$37,900 + $114,270
$152,170
2023
$1,566 (−0.5%)
$34,430 + $108,770
$143,200
2022
$1,574 (−1.7%)
$34,430 + $108,770
$143,200
2021
$1,602 (−2.3%)
$34,430 + $83,180
$117,610
2020
$1,640 (+2.0%)
$39,830 + $71,180
$111,010
2019
$1,608 (+1.9%)
$39,830 + $76,340
$116,170
2018
$1,578 (−2.5%)
$39,830 + $76,340
$116,170
2017
$1,618 (+22.8%)
$39,830 + $72,520
$112,350
2016
$1,318 (+0.6%)
$39,830 + $72,520
$112,350
2014
$1,310
$21,547 + $75,083
$96,630
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
14.14 Acres
Year renovated
1949
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,091
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,091
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wapello County
APN
007152110574000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
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 105° 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
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 9% for direct sun exposure in Ottumwa. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
11.4 hrs
5.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 3683 Lake Rd. Rd
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $138,000 and $242,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $138K to $242K.