Wapello County property record for 131 E 5th St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 951 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,222 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $46,000 (Aug 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,280 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007411240037000 |
| Primary APN | 007411240037000 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 951 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 951 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 951 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,222 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 198 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 198 sqft |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 110 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 131 E 5TH ST |
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| City | OTTUMWA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52501-2792 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OTTUWMA ORIG SW86' L11 BLK 1/2-3;SE 14. 3 L12 BLK 1/2-3 (131 E 5TH) |
| Legal Subdivision | OTTUMWA |
| Jurisdiction | WAPELLO IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Fifth Street Bluff Historic District listed 1998 · 43 contributing resources · NRIS 97001606 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
131 E 5th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2007.
Source: Wapello County records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 E 5TH ST, OTTUMWA, IA 52501-2792 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20074291 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2007 / 4291 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 131 E 5th St was $1,280 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Wapello County assessment roll, as of October 9, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Wapello County |
| Municipality | Ottumwa City |
| Unified School District | Ottumwa Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,280.00 | $74,930 (-) Land $12,780 Building $62,150 | $74,930 (-) Land $12,780 Building $62,150 |
| 2025 | $74,930 Land $12,780 Building $62,150 | $74,930 Land $12,780 Building $62,150 | |
| 2024 | $1,354.00 | ||
| 2023 | $72,700 (+21.65%) Land $12,780 Building $59,920 | $72,700 Land $12,780 Building $59,920 | |
| 2022 | $1,216.00 | $59,760 Land $12,780 Building $46,980 | |
| 2021 | $59,760 Land $12,780 Building $46,980 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 131 E 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 18 flood claims nearby since 2008.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 28, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (2008–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 18 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2019 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 131 E 5th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | OTTUMWA WATER WORKS serves 25,529 people · EPA ID IA9083012 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 382 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| MCG Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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