SOLD JAN 14, 2026

Off Market Jan 2026 for $247K

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Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,697/mo

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812 Lake rd Rd, Ottumwa, IA 52501

About this home

Welcome to this cute and cozy home offering 1,120 sq. ft of total living area, designed for comfort and charm. Inside you’ll love the spacious bedrooms, cute kitchen, and the convenience of central air- everything you need for easy, comfortable living. Step outside and enjoy four beautiful acres featuring your very own pond with a fountain, perfect for peaceful morning and gorgeous sunrises. Relax on the open porch and take in the quiet county views. The extremely clean Metal building with concrete floor (plumbed for heated floors), double sliding doors that has plenty of room for all your toys! This would make a great man cave, workshop or just hanging out with friends looking over the pond and listening to the fountain is peace on earth. There is a 14x20 detached garage and an outbuilding There is 220 (electric) located near the pond, ready for RV or camper. The property sits on a newly resurfaced road and offers the feel of country living while being just minutes from shopping, schools, and amenities. An additional 7.12 acres are available for purchase, proving an opportunity for expanded space or future building options This property checks all the boxes and more- acreage, outbuildings, water feature, and convenience. A rare find in the city limits! Don’t miss out on this one!

RanchProperty Type

1920Year Built

4 acresLot Size

Listed by Jim Davis • Iowa Land Company

Bought with Sarah Johnson • Bridge City Realty

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•Source:IAR #6334054

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Market trends in 52501, IA

Last updated August 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 812 Lake rd Rd

Date

Event

Price

IAR #6334054

Jan 14, 2026

Sold

$247,500

Dec 8, 2025

Pending

—

Dec 1, 2025

Listed

$239,000

DMMLS #704158

Dec 20, 2024

Sold

$215,000

Oct 18, 2024

Pending

—

Sep 30, 2024

Listed

$221,000

+13

What a fantastic opportunity to own this nice sized acreage on pavement on the edge of town. The home has good sized bedrooms and a metal roof. The rear deck overlooks the expansive backyard and pond. There is a detached garage. The property has a newer large metail building with concrete floors and a small barn with fenced pasture. Property is being sold As-Is. Inspections are for buyers knowledge only. Buyer will be responsible for all abstracting costs. Seller is The Secretary of Veterans Affairs. This property was built prior to 1978 and lead based paint potentially exists. This property may qualify for seller financing (Vendee). Both parcels 007417560006000 and 007417570081000 are incluced in the sale. This is a must see!

IAR #6110782

Feb 8, 2022

Sold

$210,000

Sep 8, 2021

Listed

$215,000

This acreage has it all! 3 bedrooms with roomy closets, main floor laundry, updated kitchen and bath, with 12 acres of land. Newer metal roof, furnace, and CA. The patio overlooks a beautiful 4 acre lawn with a pond and a fountain! There is a camper pad with electricity near the pond, and a newly built 40x40 metal outbuilding along with a 1 car detached garage which has a wood burning stove, smaller outbuilding and shed.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,864 (+23.1%)

$34,130 + $103,100

$137,230

2024

$2,326 (+11.5%)

$34,130 + $103,100

$137,230

2023

$2,086 (+12.5%)

$34,130 + $97,920

$132,050

2022

$1,854 (+9.2%)

$34,130 + $97,920

$132,050

2021

$1,698 (−0.8%)

$34,130 + $65,420

$99,550

2020

$1,712 (−2.5%)

$34,130 + $46,010

$80,140

2019

$1,756 (+3.4%)

$34,130 + $41,250

$75,380

2018

$1,698 (−2.3%)

$34,130 + $41,250

$75,380

2017

$1,738 (+49.8%)

$34,130 + $41,250

$75,380

2016

$1,160 (+1.4%)

$34,130 + $41,250

$75,380

2014

$1,144

$18,519 + $36,638

$55,157

Tax history for 812 Lake rd Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,864 (+23.1%)

$34,130 + $103,100

$137,230

2024

$2,326 (+11.5%)

$34,130 + $103,100

$137,230

2023

$2,086 (+12.5%)

$34,130 + $97,920

$132,050

2022

$1,854 (+9.2%)

$34,130 + $97,920

$132,050

2021

$1,698 (−0.8%)

$34,130 + $65,420

$99,550

2020

$1,712 (−2.5%)

$34,130 + $46,010

$80,140

2019

$1,756 (+3.4%)

$34,130 + $41,250

$75,380

2018

$1,698 (−2.3%)

$34,130 + $41,250

$75,380

2017

$1,738 (+49.8%)

$34,130 + $41,250

$75,380

2016

$1,160 (+1.4%)

$34,130 + $41,250

$75,380

2014

$1,144

$18,519 + $36,638

$55,157

*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

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4 Acres

Year renovated

1920

Sq. Ft.

1,120

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Wapello County

APN

007417560006000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026.

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

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

Interior Features
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Room Information
Has Basement

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Foundation Area: 1,120

Property Information
Property Type: Farm
Property Sub Type: Farm

Lot Information
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 4
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,864

Location

Location Information
Directions: turn off Mary St. on to Lake Road, go 500 yards and the house will be on the east side of road. Look for a sign

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,120
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1920
County: Wapello County
APN: 007417560006000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Pickwick Early Childhood Center

Public PreK-K • Assigned • 0.6mi

Liberty Elementary School

Public 6-7 • Assigned • 0.6mi

3/10

Ottumwa High School

Public 10-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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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 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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Home values near 812 Lake rd Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
625 Lake Road, Ottumwa, IA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 800 Sq. Ft.	$128,249
609 Lake Road, Ottumwa, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1472 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
619 Lake Road, Ottumwa, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1948 Sq. Ft.	$204,416
746 Lake Road, Ottumwa, IA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1704 Sq. Ft.	$199,632

Address	Redfin Estimate
613 Lake Road, Ottumwa, IA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2060 Sq. Ft.	$382,900
714 Lake Road, Ottumwa, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1861 Sq. Ft.	$172,754

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