I HAD THE GREAT IDEA TO BUY THIS HOUSE EARLIER THIS YEAR… The plan was to turn it into a rental. My wife did not exactly share my enthusiasm for that plan, which caused a bit of a debate around our house. You know who won? Well… let’s just say I’m writing a listing description instead of a rental ad. So here we are! This 2-bedroom Southside home has some great potential and a fenced-in backyard with large gates, which is a feature I personally really appreciate. When I go over to mow, I can drive my rider right through the gate and knock the whole thing out in no time. There’s also an additional building on the property that offers possibilities for the next owner to decide what makes the most sense for it. The basement is another space that could be put to work depending on your plans, and yes… there’s even a bathroom down there! It may need a little creativity to make it your own, but that’s where the fun begins. I bought this house because I saw potential in it, and I still think there’s plenty of potential here for someone willing to put their own ideas into it. Be like me and buy this house… but unlike me, actually follow through on your plan! One of the owners is a lic Realtor in Iowa
Active
$65,000
838 Wabash Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
2beds
864sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$75/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Derek Gates 641-777-2150,
Ottumwa Realty
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6342936
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Features
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 864 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 132
Details
- Parcel number: 007416970031000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ottumwa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $75/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $56,080
- Annual tax amount: $1,102
- Date on market: 9/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $65,000+68.8%$75/sqft |
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| 4/18/2012 | Sold | $38,500$45/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $920 +6% | $56,080 +6.6% |
| 2024 | $868 +8.5% | $52,630 |
| 2023 | $800 +1% | $52,630 +24.3% |
| 2022 | $792 +10.6% | $42,330 +0% |
| 2021 | $716 -0.3% | $42,310 +15.1% |
| 2020 | $718 -1.8% | $36,750 |
| 2019 | $731 -0.4% | $36,750 |
| 2018 | $734 +2.8% | $36,750 |
| 2017 | $714 -4% | $36,750 -4.5% |
| 2016 | $744 | $38,462 |
| 2015 | $744 | $38,462 |
| 2014 | $744 -17.9% | $38,462 |
| 2013 | $906 +28.3% | -- |
| 2012 | $706 | -- |
| 2011 | $706 +2.9% | -- |
| 2010 | $686 +12.8% | -- |
| 2009 | $608 +3.8% | -- |
| 2008 | $586 +6.2% | -- |
| 2007 | $552 -16.6% | -- |
| 2005 | $662 | -- |
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