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Off market aug 2023 for $136K

$141,197

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $985/mo

•

864

sq ft

521 S Ransom, Ottumwa, IA 52501

About this home

* Well Maintained Southside-Ottumwa Ranch with Large Yard * This is a must see! This move-in ready home offers a large master bedroom with 2 closets! There are two bedrooms on the main floor and a non-conforming bedroom in the basement. The laundry is located just off of the kitchen on the main floor. The comfortable basement offers a family area, bedroom, plenty of storage, newer furnace and 2 sump pumps with a back up battery in case you lose power. Oversized 2 car garage, extra large yard (3 parcels), a beautiful garden area! Next owner will reap a great harvest in the vegetable garden! What more could want? Call your friendly agent today! This one won't last!

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

$163Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Rhonda McKay • Bridge City Realty

Bought with Anthony Duprey • RE/MAX Pride Ottumwa

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•Source:IAR #6309054

Redfin Estimate

$141,197

$4,297 since sold in August 2023$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 42.5% higher than the average sale price ($99K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 11, 2026
$78,500
A
2 beds1 bath872 sq ft
711 Elma St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$103,000
B
3 beds1 bath920 sq ft
914 S Sheridan Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$146,000
C
3 beds1 bath816 sq ft
425 S Davis St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$140,000
D
2 beds1 bath988 sq ft
1203 Richmond Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$70,000
E
2 beds1 bath840 sq ft
1421 Asbury Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$57,000
F
2 beds1 bath906 sq ft
612 Clinton Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501

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$1,530/mo

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Market trends in 52501, IA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

95.8%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$150K

$6K MoM

Avg. days on market

51d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

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Sale history for 521 S Ransom

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Sep 5, 2023

Sold

$137,000

$159/sq ft

IAR #6309054

Aug 31, 2023

Sold

$136,900

$158/sq ft

Aug 26, 2023

Pending

—

Aug 2, 2023

Delisted

—

Jul 20, 2023

Pending

—

Jun 26, 2023

Listed

$136,900

$158/sq ft

IAR #5361644

May 31, 2019

Sold

$88,000

$102/sq ft

Apr 9, 2019

Listed

$94,000

$109/sq ft

+15

Come fall in love with this well taken care of home on Ottumwa's south side. On the main level you will find the living room that invites you in with lots of natural light and offers a unique lighted recessed tv space, eat-in kitchen with 42 inch oak cabinetry, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, plenty of storage, and main floor laundry. In the finished basement you will find a 3rd nonconforming bedroom, and large open bonus room or family room adding additional living space to this home. With many newer items such as the furnace and central air in the last 2 years and water heater 1 year, and windows that tilt for easy cleaning. There is plenty of space to enjoy the outside here as well, with the deck and covered patio, extra lot, and 2 car garage with additional attached storage shed and lean-to. Call an agent to see this one before it's gone!

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,712 (−2.4%)

$5,280 + $105,910

$111,190

2025

$1,754 (−9.7%)

$5,280 + $105,910

$111,190

2024

$1,942 (+9.6%)

$5,280 + $105,910

$111,190

2023

$1,772 (+2.2%)

$5,280 + $99,520

$104,800

2022

$1,734 (+6.0%)

$5,280 + $99,520

$104,800

2021

$1,636 (−0.8%)

$5,280 + $77,770

$83,050

2020

$1,650 (+2.7%)

$5,280 + $71,410

$76,690

2019

$1,606 (+3.5%)

$5,280 + $67,690

$72,970

2018

$1,552 (−2.4%)

$5,280 + $67,690

$72,970

2017

$1,590 (+10.0%)

$5,280 + $67,690

$72,970

2016

$1,446 (+1.4%)

$5,280 + $67,690

$72,970

2014

$1,426

$4,766 + $65,164

$69,930

Tax history for 521 S Ransom

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,712 (−2.4%)

$5,280 + $105,910

$111,190

2025

$1,754 (−9.7%)

$5,280 + $105,910

$111,190

2024

$1,942 (+9.6%)

$5,280 + $105,910

$111,190

2023

$1,772 (+2.2%)

$5,280 + $99,520

$104,800

2022

$1,734 (+6.0%)

$5,280 + $99,520

$104,800

2021

$1,636 (−0.8%)

$5,280 + $77,770

$83,050

2020

$1,650 (+2.7%)

$5,280 + $71,410

$76,690

2019

$1,606 (+3.5%)

$5,280 + $67,690

$72,970

2018

$1,552 (−2.4%)

$5,280 + $67,690

$72,970

2017

$1,590 (+10.0%)

$5,280 + $67,690

$72,970

2016

$1,446 (+1.4%)

$5,280 + $67,690

$72,970

2014

$1,426

$4,766 + $65,164

$69,930

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

55 ft.

Lot depth

132 ft.

Lot size

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1955

Sq. Ft.

1,364

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Wapello County

APN

007417370007000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 22, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Concrete, Asphalt

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Other

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full

Exterior

Property Information
Property Type: Residential

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 132 x 55 132 x 75 132 x 10

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,876

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public

Location

Location Information
Directions: Turn South off Mary St.

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,364
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Wapello County
APN: 007417370007000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 22, 2026

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Schools

Wildwood Elementary School

Public 1-2 • Assigned • 0.3mi

Liberty Elementary School

Public 6-7 • Assigned • 0.8mi

3/10

Ottumwa High School

Public 10-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

5/10

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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 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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Address	Redfin Estimate
513 South Ransom Street, Ottumwa, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1568 Sq. Ft.	$128,033
543 South Ransom Street, Ottumwa, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1000 Sq. Ft.	$184,770

Address	Redfin Estimate
501 South Ransom Street, Ottumwa, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1050 Sq. Ft.	$96,716
502 South Ransom Street, Ottumwa, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1016 Sq. Ft.	$88,949

Address	Redfin Estimate
538 South Ransom Street, Ottumwa, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1330 Sq. Ft.	$103,989
504 South Ransom Street, Ottumwa, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 720 Sq. Ft.	$40,494

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