The front porch invites you to sit down and rest awhile. Then come on inside because this home has everything that you need and everything you are looking for. On the upper level you will find 2 ample bedrooms a full bath and the master suite with jetted tub and walk-in closet. The main level boasts the living room with a fireplace and large bay window, Formal dining room, Kitchen with stainless appliances, oodles of storage, eating bar and dining area. Family room with a fireplace. Main floor laundry and a powder room. In the basement you will find more storage, a fun craft space or office and what you may use as a 4th bedroom or additional family space. LeafGuard was added to the rain gutters in 2015. The driveway was widened in 2016. The furnace and central air were replaced August 2017
Single-familyProperty Type
1992Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$112Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Peggy Christy• Julian Campbell Realtors
Bought with Peggy Christy• Julian Campbell Realtors
Source:IAR #5395795
Redfin Estimate
$264,317
$81K since sold in March 2023$2,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 26.8% higher than the average sale price ($209K) of 6 comparable homes.
The front porch invites you to sit down and rest awhile. Then come on inside because this home has everything that you need and everything you are looking for. On the upper level you will find 2 ample bedrooms a full bath and the master suite with jetted tub and walk-in closet. The main level boasts the living room with a fireplace and large bay window, Formal dining room, Kitchen with stainless appliances, oodles of storage, eating bar and dining area. Family room with a fireplace. Main floor laundry and a powder room. In the basement you will find more storage, a fun craft space or office and what you may use as a 4th bedroom or additional family space. LeafGuard was added to the rain gutters in 2015. The driveway was widened in 2016. The furnace and central air were replaced August 2017
IAR #5378007
May 22, 2015
Sold
$175,000
$74/sq ft
Mar 11, 2015
Listed
$184,500
$78/sq ft
+23
Nice 2 story home with 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. The main floor has a living room, formal dining room, an eat in kitchen with new counters and floorings, half bath and a family room with new carpet. The family room & living each have a fireplace. The upstairs has 3 spacious bedrooms, a full bath, and a master bath with a jetted tub and separate shower. The finished basement has a family room and a non conforming bedroom. Call to make an appointment to see this nice home in Eisenhower school district
Public Records
Mar 11, 2011
Sold
$165,000
$70/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,518 (+5.3%)
$11,590 + $262,330
$273,920
2024
$5,240 (+14.2%)
$11,590 + $262,330
$273,920
2023
$4,590 (−2.4%)
$11,590 + $242,880
$254,470
2022
$4,702 (+11.3%)
$11,590 + $242,880
$254,470
2021
$4,226 (−1.0%)
$11,590 + $189,440
$201,030
2020
$4,268 (−2.2%)
$11,590 + $182,010
$193,600
2019
$4,366 (+3.2%)
$11,590 + $163,230
$174,820
2018
$4,232 (−2.1%)
$11,590 + $163,230
$174,820
2017
$4,324 (+10.7%)
$11,590 + $163,230
$174,820
2016
$3,906 (+1.1%)
$11,590 + $163,230
$174,820
2014
$3,862
$25,922 + $139,078
$165,000
Tax history for 601 W Rochester Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,518 (+5.3%)
$11,590 + $262,330
$273,920
2024
$5,240 (+14.2%)
$11,590 + $262,330
$273,920
2023
$4,590 (−2.4%)
$11,590 + $242,880
$254,470
2022
$4,702 (+11.3%)
$11,590 + $242,880
$254,470
2021
$4,226 (−1.0%)
$11,590 + $189,440
$201,030
2020
$4,268 (−2.2%)
$11,590 + $182,010
$193,600
2019
$4,366 (+3.2%)
$11,590 + $163,230
$174,820
2018
$4,232 (−2.1%)
$11,590 + $163,230
$174,820
2017
$4,324 (+10.7%)
$11,590 + $163,230
$174,820
2016
$3,906 (+1.1%)
$11,590 + $163,230
$174,820
2014
$3,862
$25,922 + $139,078
$165,000
*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: 812
Basement Finish: Resident
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Prefab
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ROWLEYS 1ST ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 2,364
Building Sq. Ft: 3,076
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: ROWLEYS 1ST ADD LOT 15 (601 W ROCHESTER)
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 400
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,504
Legal Lot Number: 15
Municipality Name: OTTUMWA CITY
Acres: 0.31
Depth Footage: 121
Front Footage: 145
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,364
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: 1992
County: Wapello County
APN: 007413860015000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
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Schools
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Transit
Eisenhower Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Evans Junior High School
Public 8-9 • Assigned • 4.0mi
3/10
Ottumwa High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being 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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