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Cheap Home for sale in Ottumwa, IA:
4 bedroom house on Ottumwa's South side, close to schools. Full Bath completely remodeled, Eat in Kitchen, New Carpet in Living Room and 4 bedrooms Main floor Laundry with lots of storage. Appliances available. Carport with storage area to keep you out of the weather. Very Nice 2 Car Detached Garage off rear Alley. Call an Agent today to check out this property that is ready to move in day of Closing.

$139,000

4 beds1 bath1,196 sq ft

519 W Finley Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Eat in kitchen • Main floor laundry • 7,841 sq ft lot

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Cheap Home for sale in Ottumwa, IA:
509 S. Sheridan is a solid two-story that keeps things simple—in a good way. It features vinyl siding, a newer roof from 2021, updated bathroom and central air to keep Iowa summers comfortable. With three bedrooms and one bath, the layout is practical and easy to live in. Off-street parking means no circling the block or fighting for curb space. This house is heating the market up—don’t hibernate on this one, because it won’t be here in the spring. Grab your coat and gloves and lets view this one in person!

$90,000

3 beds1 bath1,079 sq ft

509 S Sheridan Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Newer roof • Vinyl siding • Central air

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Cheap Home for sale in Ottumwa, IA:
I’m glad you clicked on this listing—good choice. You’ll love this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home that offers comfortable living with a practical layout. The home features new flooring and a newer roof installed in 2019. Enjoy the large backyard with a privacy fence, perfect for pets, play, or simply relaxing outdoors. The dry basement provides plenty of storage space along with additional rooms you can use however you’d like—it's your home, after all. Laundry is also conveniently located in the basement. This property is in a quiet neighborhood and close to everything you could possibly need. Seriously—try to think of something that isn’t nearby. If you th

$125,000

3 beds1 bath890 sq ft

727 Mckinley Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Plenty of storage • Newer roof • New flooring

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in Ottumwa, IA:
CALLING ALL INVESTORS! HOME HAS FIRE DAMAGE AND WILL NEED A NEW MAKEOVER!

$60,000

4 beds1 bath1,352 sq ft

722 Queen Anne Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501

6,534 sq ft lot • 2 garage spots • Built 1922

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in Ottumwa, IA:
Looking for a centrally located home? Here's the one for you! Many updates in this 2 story, 3 bedroom, 1 bath house including new HVAC system, water heater, newer carpet in the upstairs and newer vinyl flooring in the kitchen, metal roof within the last 10+ years, and new interior paint throughout. Original hardwood floors in the living room and dining room. Enjoy the deck with sliding doors off of the dining area. Contact and agent today to take a look.

$120,000

3 beds1 bath1,148 sq ft

222 W Maple Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Metal roof • Water heater • Newer carpet

Property at 746 Lake rd Rd, Ottumwa, IA 52501

$85,000

— beds— baths— sq ft

746 Lake rd Rd, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 126 S Cooper Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 3 beds, 1 bath

$129,000

3 beds1 bath1,447 sq ft

126 S Cooper Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 1820 Richmond Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 3 beds, 2 baths

$145,000

3 beds2 baths1,618 sq ft

1820 Richmond Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 1312 Center Street Pl, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 3 beds, 2 baths

$159,900

3 beds2 baths1,404 sq ft

1312 Center Street Pl, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 510 Kruger St, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 2 beds, 1 bath

$65,000

2 beds1 bath736 sq ft

510 Kruger St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 522 S Davis St, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 4 beds, 3 baths

$268,900

4 beds3 baths2,032 sq ft

522 S Davis St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 225 Freitag St, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 3 beds, 1 bath

$59,000

3 beds1 bath1,528 sq ft

225 Freitag St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 1405 N Jefferson St #7, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 2 beds, 2 baths

$169,900

2 beds2 baths1,168 sq ft

1405 N Jefferson St #7, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 513 S Sheridan Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 2 beds, 1 bath

$59,000

2 beds1 bath867 sq ft

513 S Sheridan Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 328 N Washington St, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 4 beds, 2 baths

$81,000

4 beds2 baths1,867 sq ft

328 N Washington St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 1621 N Elm St, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 3 beds, 3.5 baths

$349,900

3 beds3.5 baths2,386 sq ft

1621 N Elm St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 534 Ray St, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 3 beds, 2 baths

$149,900

3 beds2 baths1,216 sq ft

534 Ray St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 205 Vogel Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 2 beds, 1 bath

$169,000

2 beds1 bath1,278 sq ft

205 Vogel Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 211 Elmdale Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 2 beds, 2 baths

$155,000

2 beds2 baths1,696 sq ft

211 Elmdale Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 2438 N Jefferson St, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 3 beds, 2 baths

$230,000

3 beds2 baths1,440 sq ft

2438 N Jefferson St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 421 Minneopa Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$129,000

2 beds1.5 baths780 sq ft

421 Minneopa Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 112 E 6th St E, Ottumwa, IA 52501

$160,000

— beds— baths2,866 sq ft

112 E 6th St E, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 535 Osceola St, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 3 beds, 1 bath

$148,500

3 beds1 bath1,008 sq ft

535 Osceola St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 524 N Wapello St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

$180,000

— beds— baths1,824 sq ft

524 N Wapello St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 45 Brookwood Ct, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 4 beds, 3 baths

$359,000

4 beds3 baths2,440 sq ft

45 Brookwood Ct, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 1939 Gladstone St, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$220,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,196 sq ft

1939 Gladstone St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 401 S Willard St, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 3 beds, 2 baths

$179,000

3 beds2 baths1,284 sq ft

401 S Willard St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 1255 S Milner St, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 2 beds, 1 bath

$64,000

2 beds1 bath832 sq ft

1255 S Milner St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 703 Mckinley Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 3 beds, 2 baths

$219,900

3 beds2 baths1,404 sq ft

703 Mckinley Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 307 E Rochester Rd, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$239,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,132 sq ft

307 E Rochester Rd, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 530 Leighton St, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 4 beds, 1.5 baths

$189,500

4 beds1.5 baths1,677 sq ft

530 Leighton St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 11652 Rutledge Rd, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 3 beds, 2 baths

$165,000

3 beds2 baths2,896 sq ft

11652 Rutledge Rd, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 736 Mckinley Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 3 beds, 2 baths

$82,000

3 beds2 baths864 sq ft

736 Mckinley Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 546 Minnesota St, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 3 beds, 1 bath

$109,000

3 beds1 bath994 sq ft

546 Minnesota St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 306 Oakwood Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 4 beds, 2 baths

$199,000

4 beds2 baths1,872 sq ft

306 Oakwood Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 240 W Manning Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$279,500

4 beds2.5 baths2,784 sq ft

240 W Manning Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 314 Hamilton St, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$189,000

4 beds2.5 baths1,229 sq ft

314 Hamilton St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 846 S Adella St, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 2 beds, 1 bath

$115,000

2 beds1 bath728 sq ft

846 S Adella St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 6 Country Club Pl, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 1 bed, 1.5 baths

$138,000

1 bed1.5 baths1,103 sq ft

6 Country Club Pl, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 316 E 5th St, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$149,000

4 beds2.5 baths2,332 sq ft

316 E 5th St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property at 444 Crestview Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 2 beds, 1 bath

$159,000

2 beds1 bath1,074 sq ft

444 Crestview Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501

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Cheap Homes for Sale in Ottumwa

There are currently 98 cheap homes for sale in Ottumwa at a median listing price of $149K. Some of these homes are "Hot Homes," meaning they're likely to sell quickly. Most homes for sale in Ottumwa stay on the market for 58 days. This map is refreshed with the newest listings in Ottumwa every 15 minutes.

In the past month, 12 homes have been sold in Ottumwa. In addition to houses in Ottumwa, there was also 1 condo, 0 townhouses, and 2 multi-family units for sale in Ottumwa last month. Ottumwa is a minimally walkable city in Wapello County with a Walk Score of 35. Ottumwa is home to approximately 24,715 people and 13,795 jobs. Find your dream home in Ottumwa using the tools above. Use filters to narrow your search by price, square feet, beds, and baths to find homes that fit your criteria. Our top-rated real estate agents in Ottumwa are local experts and are ready to answer your questions about properties, neighborhoods, schools, and the newest listings for sale in Ottumwa. Our Ottumwa real estate stats and trends will give you more information about home buying and selling trends in Ottumwa. If you're looking to sell your home in the Ottumwa area, our listing agents can help you get the best price. Redfin is redefining real estate and the home buying process in Ottumwa with industry-leading technology, full-service agents, and lower fees that provide a better value for Redfin buyers and sellers.

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