Ottumwa, IA Housing Market
The Ottumwa housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Ottumwa was $134K last month, up 24.1% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Ottumwa is $106, up 24.0% since last year.
Ottumwa Housing Market Trends
In October 2025, Ottumwa home prices were up 24.1% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $134K. On average, homes in Ottumwa sell after 67 days on the market compared to 79 days last year. There were 23 homes sold in October this year, down from 26 last year.

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How hot is the Ottumwa housing market?
The Redfin Compete Score rates how competitive an area is on a scale of 0 to 100, where 100 is the most competitive.
Calculated over the last 3 months
- Some homes get multiple offers.
- The average homes sell for about 6% below list price and go pending in around 57 days.
- Hot homescan sell for around list price and go pending in around 25 days.
The Redfin Compete Score rates how competitive an area is on a scale of 0 to 100, where 100 is the most competitive.
Calculated over the last 3 months
- Some homes get multiple offers.
- The average homes sell for about 4% below list price and go pending in around 61 days.
- Hot homescan sell for around list price and go pending in around 35 days.
The Redfin Compete Score rates how competitive an area is on a scale of 0 to 100, where 100 is the most competitive.
Calculated over the last 3 months
- Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
- The average homes sell for about 3% below list price and go pending in around 41 days.
- Hot homescan sell for around list price and go pending in around 6 days.
Ottumwa Migration & Relocation Trends
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Recently sold homes
- $449,900 Last Sold Price3 beds2.5 baths2,044 sq ft18680 Us Hwy 34, Ottumwa, IA 52501List Price$449,999Sale to List0% under listDays on Market53 days18680 Us Hwy 34, Ottumwa, IA 52501
- $339,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2.5 baths1,608 sq ft605 W Rochester Rd, Ottumwa, IA 52501List Price$349,000Sale to List3% under listDays on Market216 days605 W Rochester Rd, Ottumwa, IA 52501
- $110,000 Last Sold Price2 beds1 bath832 sq ft427 Elmdale, Ottumwa, IA 52501List Price$114,999Sale to List4% under listDays on Market43 days427 Elmdale, Ottumwa, IA 52501
- $207,500 Last Sold Price2 beds1 bath1,200 sq ft12541 160th Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501List Price$215,000Sale to List3% under listDays on Market364 days12541 160th Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
- $105,000 Last Sold Price3 beds1 bath1,037 sq ft138 Minnesota St, Ottumwa, IA 52501List Price$110,000Sale to List5% under listDays on Market112 days138 Minnesota St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
- $200,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,182 sq ft79 Schwartz Dr, Ottumwa, IA 52501List Price$209,000Sale to List4% under listDays on Market47 days79 Schwartz Dr, Ottumwa, IA 52501
- $142,500 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,274 sq ft260 Grandview Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501List Price$150,000Sale to List5% under listDays on Market49 days260 Grandview Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
- $208,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths2,027 sq ft359 N Marion St, Ottumwa, IA 52501List Price$215,000Sale to List3% under listDays on Market37 days359 N Marion St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
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Schools in Ottumwa
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6/10 Horace Mann Elementary School Public • K-5 | 240 Students | 1 reviews |
5/10 Eisenhower Elementary School Public • K-5 | 238 Students | 3 reviews |
3/10 James Elementary School Public • K-5 | 229 Students | 1 reviews |
2/10 Ottumwa Virtual Learning Public • PreK-12 | 27 Students | N/A |
2/10 Wilson Elementary School Public • K-5 | 345 Students | 3 reviews |
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