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131 E Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501 Property Records

Wapello County property record for 131 E Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details5,280 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size0.061 acres (2,640 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Sale
May 2020 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN007411240272000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN007411240272000

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area5,280 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area2,640 sqft
Basement Area2,640 sqft
Finished Basement2,640 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1915
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1915
Construction TypeLog
Roof MaterialUrethane Foam
Lot Area2,640 sqft (0.061 acres)
Lot Dimensions132 ft deep x 20 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address131 E MAIN ST
CityOTTUMWA
StateIA
Zip52501-2915
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Legal DescriptionOTTUMWA ORIGINAL SE 20' LOT 293 BLK 23 ((131 E. MAIN)
Legal SubdivisionOTTUMWA ORIG
Legal Block23,131
Legal Lot Number293
JurisdictionWAPELLO IA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1041
Census Tract960600

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Individually ListedFirst National Bank
listed 1995 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 95000970

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

131 E Main St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in May 2020.

Source: Wapello County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address10550 RUTLEDGE RD, OTTUMWA, IA 52501-8995
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 15, 2026Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
May 4, 2020Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 4, 2020
Deed SaleMay 4, 2020
Prior SaleApr 6, 2005
Deed Document Number20201513
Deed Book / Page2020 / 1513
Prior Transfer DateApr 4, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc0000001544
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionWAPELLO IA
Recording DateSep 15, 2026
Property Address131 E MAIN ST, OTTUMWA, IA 52501-2915
Document Number0000003664
Book / Page2026 / 3664
Instrument DateSep 9, 2026
Instrument20263664
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 16, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership
Address10550 RUTLEDGE RD, OTTUMWA, IA 52501-8995

May 2020: Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure

Document TypeLegal Action/Court Order
JurisdictionWAPELLO IA
Recording DateMay 4, 2020
Property Address131 E MAIN ST, OTTUMWA, IA 52501-2915
Document Number2020/1513
Book / Page2020 / 1513
Instrument DateApr 30, 2020
Instrument2020 1513
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedOct 28, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address105 E 3RD ST, OTTUMWA, IA 52501-2904
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Wapello County assessment roll, as of October 9, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyWapello County
MunicipalityOttumwa City
Unified School DistrictOttumwa Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$19,530 (-) Land $6,150 Building $13,380$19,530 (-) Land $6,150 Building $13,380
2025$19,530 Land $6,150 Building $13,380$19,530 Land $6,150 Building $13,380
2023$19,530 Land $6,150 Building $13,380$19,530 Land $6,150 Building $13,380

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 131 E Main 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims18 (2008–2019)
Claims Outside the SFHA6 of 18
Most Recent ClaimMar 2019 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes, Aug 2010 · 6 claims
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, Jun 2008 · 9 claims

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

The area around 131 E Main St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemOTTUMWA WATER WORKS
serves 25,529 people · EPA ID IA9083012
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
MCG
Fiber		2,000 / 2,000
Mediacom Xtream
Cable		1,000 / 50

May also be available: LISCOFIBER, Verizon.

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