For sale

$199,000

Est. $1,450/mo —

•

1,472

sq ft

609 Lake Rd, Ottumwa, IA 52501

About this home

Welcome home to this well-maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath property situated on a spacious 0.70-acre lot at the edge of town, offering the perfect combination of peaceful surroundings and everyday convenience. The kitchen offers attractive cabinetry, and all kitchen appliances will remain, making your move even easier. The home also features a beautifully tiled walk-in shower in one bathroom and a tub/shower combination in the second bath. The basement includes the laundry area and a possible non-conforming third bedroom. Outside is where this property truly shines! Enjoy the beautifully landscaped yard with plenty of room to entertain, garden, or simply relax. Car enthusiasts, hobbyists, or anyone needing extra storage will appreciate the newer detached garage with a single overhead door, plus an additional detached two-car garage located behind it. A custom-built storage shed provides the perfect place to keep lawn equipment. If you've been searching for a property with generous outdoor space, multiple outbuildings, and a convenient location this is it. This is an estate being sold "as Is", closing will be on or after November 1st.

Single-familyProperty Type

1961Year Built

0.71 acresLot Size

$135Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Trisha Rea • Bridge City Realty

Listing updated: Sep 11, 2026 at 08:03pm

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:IAR #6341102

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$1,450 per month

Principal and interest$1,086

Property taxes

$249

HOA dues

Home insurance

$114

Utilities

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Pickwick Early Childhood Center

Public PreK-K • Assigned • 0.4mi

Liberty Elementary School

Public 6-7 • Assigned • 0.6mi

3/10

Ottumwa High School

Public 10-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi

5/10

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609 Lake Rd · $199,000

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$199K and above

75% chance or better to win

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Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
One fireplace
Basement

Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms

Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating

Sale and tax history for 609 Lake Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,770 (−4.7%)

$19,620 + $140,500

$160,120

2024

$2,908 (+7.0%)

$19,620 + $140,500

$160,120

2023

$2,718 (+1.6%)

$19,620 + $132,040

$151,660

2022

$2,676 (+5.3%)

$19,620 + $132,040

$151,660

2021

$2,542 (−0.9%)

$19,620 + $103,040

$122,660

2020

$2,566 (−2.4%)

$19,620 + $94,190

$113,810

2019

$2,628 (+3.2%)

$19,620 + $88,990

$108,610

2018

$2,546 (−1.1%)

$19,620 + $88,990

$108,610

2017

$2,574 (−7.9%)

$19,620 + $88,990

$108,610

2016

$2,794 (+1.2%)

$19,620 + $87,950

$107,570

2014

$2,760

$13,325 + $107,142

$120,467

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

100 ft.

Lot depth

307 ft.

Lot size

0.7 Acres

Year renovated

1961

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,497

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,497

Year built

1961

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Wapello County

APN

007417570073000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 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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Ottumwa, IA • 52501

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Sun exposure

91/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 27% for direct sun exposure in Ottumwa. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

10.7 hrs

5.9 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 609 Lake Rd

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $143,000 and $240,000.

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $143K to $240K.

SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$154,500 Last sold price
4 beds1.5 baths1,704 sq ft
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$44/sq ft
larger lot
7 years newer
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$150,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,152 sq ft
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$5/sq ft
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15 years newer
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$143,000 Last sold price
5 beds2 baths2,016 sq ft
1816 Greenwood Dr, Ottumwa, IA 52501
$64/sq ft
smaller lot
14 years older
SOLD MAY 11, 2026
$174,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,040 sq ft
1319 Glenwood Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
$32/sq ft
smaller lot
7 years newer
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$225,500 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,480 sq ft
931 W Mary St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
$17/sq ft
larger lot
5 years older
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$240,000 Last sold price
4 beds3 baths1,296 sq ft
313 Lynwood Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
$50/sq ft
smaller lot
9 years newer

Contact listing agent

Trisha Rea

Bridge City Realty

641-680-4274

trisha@bridgecityrealty.com

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