For Sale189d on market
418 Carter Ave
Ottumwa, IA, 52501 • 52501 • Wapello County
$119,900
$114/sqft
-$9,100 since Mar 26, 2026
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
1Baths
1,053Sqft
0.16 acLot
1951Built
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1951
This charming three-bedroom home on Ottumwa’s north side is available for the first time in years and is full of inviting features. The main level offers a spacious living room with gorgeous hardwood floors, a bright eat-in kitchen, two comfortable bedrooms, and a full bath. Upstairs, you’ll find a versatile third bedroom with built-in dresser drawers, along with a bonus space perfect for a home office, playroom, or hobby area. The full walk-out basement provides easy access to a lower-level patio and plenty of potential for storage or future finishing. A highlight of the property is the expansive screened porch that stretches across the entire front of the home, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Within easy walking distance to IHCC and attractively priced for a quick sale, this is a wonderful opportunity you won’t want to miss.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights full walk-out basement, bonus space, and bright eat-in kitchen as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$782/month
Principal & Interest$622
Property Tax$120
Insurance$40
Down payment20% ($23,980)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $95,920 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1951
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
ParkingGravel
Lot6,969 sqft
Days on Zillow189 Days
Price/sqft$114
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1951
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGravel
BasementWalk-Out Access,Full,Unfinished
Lot6,969 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood52501
Annual tax$1,850
Parcel007411570126000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
5 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Gravel
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market189
Tax rate1.64%
Price/sqft$114
On marketOct 3, 2025
PostedOct 3, 2025
Last sold$54,000
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedMar 31, 2026
Tour days9
Views388
Favorites18
How are the schools in Ottumwa?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Ottumwa, IA, 52501
Price history
9 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 26, 2026Price Change$119,900$114NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 17, 2025Price Change$129,000$123NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 18, 2025Price Change$129,500$123NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 4, 2025Price Change$129,900$123NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 3, 2025Listed For Sale$139,000$132NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 23, 2019Sold$54,000$51NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 23, 2019Listed For Sale$62,000$59Remax Pride Inc.
May 8, 2019Pending Sale$62,000$59Remax Pride Inc.
Apr 1, 2019Listed For Sale$62,000$59RE/MAX Pride
Price Change$119,900
Mar 26, 2026•$114/sqft•NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$129,000
Dec 17, 2025•$123/sqft•NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$129,500
Nov 18, 2025•$123/sqft•NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$129,900
Nov 4, 2025•$123/sqft•NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$139,000
Oct 3, 2025•$132/sqft•NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$54,000
May 23, 2019•$51/sqft•NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$62,000
May 23, 2019•$59/sqft•Remax Pride Inc.
Pending Sale$62,000
May 8, 2019•$59/sqft•Remax Pride Inc.
Listed For Sale$62,000
Apr 1, 2019•$59/sqft•RE/MAX Pride
Tax history
17 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$1,850$89,890
Apr 10, 2024$1,758$85,350
Apr 10, 2023$1,654$85,350
Apr 10, 2022$1,674$69,210
Apr 10, 2021$1,604$70,570
Apr 10, 2020$1,622$63,120
Apr 10, 2019$1,658$63,120
Apr 10, 2018$1,640$63,120
Apr 10, 2017$1,608$63,120
Apr 10, 2016$1,722$68,922
Apr 10, 2015$1,726$68,922
Apr 10, 2014$1,726$68,922
Apr 10, 2010$1,258—
Apr 10, 2009$1,136—
Apr 10, 2008$1,092—
Apr 10, 2007$1,034—
Apr 10, 2005$922—
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Local context around this listing
Ottumwa, IA • Wapello County
Nearby cities
AgencyBlakesburgChillicotheEddyvilleEldonKirkvilleOttumwa
Nearby zip codes
5250152530
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