Sold140d on market
427 Elmdale Ave
Ottumwa, IA, 52501 • 52501 • Wapello County
$110,000
$132/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
832Sqft
0.25 acLot
1953Built
Property DNA
Ranch Style
Built 1953 · 73 years of history
This home is in high demand
Listed 140 days ago · 4 views · Top 8% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
4 views
People checking out this listing
140 days on market
Established listing
$132/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 8% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1953
Affordable homes in great neighborhoods are hard to come by in today’s competitive market—don’t miss this one! This quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is located in a desirable neighborhood on the north side of Ottumwa. This charming home isn’t just affordable—it also offers a huge, fully fenced backyard, perfect for pets to roam, kids to play, and for enjoying the privacy that today’s buyers are seeking. Inside, you’ll find new vinyl flooring, new carpet, an updated bathroom, and fresh paint throughout, making it truly turn-key and move-in ready.Opportunities like this—an affordable home in excellent condition and a great neighborhood—are rare. Schedule your private showing today! KEY FEATURES Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home Located in a desirable north side Ottumwa neighborhood Huge fully fenced backyard — great for pets, kids, and privacy New vinyl flooring and new carpet throughout Updated bathroom for modern comfort Fresh interior paint — truly turn-key and move-in ready Affordable home in excellent condition Convenient location close to local amenities
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights updated bathroom, new carpet, and new vinyl flooring as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$717/month
Principal & Interest$571
Property Tax$110
Insurance$37
Down payment20% ($22,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $88,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1953
HeatingForced Air
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
ParkingConcrete
Lot0.25 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleRanch
Year built1953
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingConcrete
BasementUnfinished
Lot0.25 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood52501
Annual tax$1,218
Parcel007410230034000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
5 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Concrete
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market140
Est. value$111,200
Est. rent$941/mo
Tax rate1.64%
Price/sqft$132
On marketOct 9, 2025
PostedOct 9, 2025
Last sold$110,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedNov 21, 2025
Tour days6
Views4
How are the schools in Ottumwa?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Ottumwa, IA, 52501
Price history
13 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 21, 2025Sold$110,000$132NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 28, 2025Pending Sale$114,999$138NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 9, 2025Listed For Sale$114,999$138NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 3, 2023Sold$86,500$104NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 27, 2023Pending Sale$89,000$107NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 25, 2023Contingent$89,000$107NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 20, 2023Listed For Sale$89,000$107NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 16, 2018Sold$51,500$62NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 22, 2018Pending Sale$55,000$66Remax Pride Inc.
Feb 22, 2018Listed For Sale$55,000$66Remax Pride Inc.
Jun 12, 2017Sold$45,000$54NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 3, 2017Pending Sale$47,000$56Coldwell Banker Prestige MW RE
May 3, 2017Listed For Sale$47,000$56Coldwell Banker Prestige MW RE
Sold$110,000
Nov 21, 2025•$132/sqft•NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$114,999
Oct 28, 2025•$138/sqft•NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$114,999
Oct 9, 2025•$138/sqft•NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$86,500
Nov 3, 2023•$104/sqft•NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$89,000
Oct 27, 2023•$107/sqft•NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$89,000
Sep 25, 2023•$107/sqft•NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$89,000
Sep 20, 2023•$107/sqft•NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$51,500
Mar 16, 2018•$62/sqft•NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$55,000
Feb 22, 2018•$66/sqft•Remax Pride Inc.
Listed For Sale$55,000
Feb 22, 2018•$66/sqft•Remax Pride Inc.
Sold$45,000
Jun 12, 2017•$54/sqft•NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$47,000
May 3, 2017•$56/sqft•Coldwell Banker Prestige MW RE
Listed For Sale$47,000
May 3, 2017•$56/sqft•Coldwell Banker Prestige MW RE
Tax history
20 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2025$1,218$69,830
Apr 11, 2024$974$66,410
Apr 11, 2023$1,006$66,410
Apr 11, 2022$1,036$54,330
Apr 11, 2021$988$56,020
Apr 11, 2020$992$50,730
Apr 11, 2019$1,022$50,730
Apr 11, 2018$1,430$50,730
Apr 11, 2017$1,702$66,780
Apr 11, 2016$750$67,344
Apr 11, 2015$752$67,344
Apr 11, 2014$752$67,344
Apr 11, 2013$652—
Apr 11, 2012$600—
Apr 11, 2011$544—
Apr 11, 2010$516—
Apr 11, 2009$420—
Apr 11, 2008$376—
Apr 11, 2007$324—
Apr 11, 2005$224—
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Local context around this listing
Ottumwa, IA • Wapello County
Nearby cities
AgencyBlakesburgChillicotheEddyvilleEldonKirkvilleOttumwa
Nearby zip codes
5250152530
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