Wapello County property record for 1321 E 4th St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 876 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,440 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,534 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007411610028000 |
| Primary APN | 007411610028000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 876 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 876 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,440 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 46 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1321 E 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | OTTUMWA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52501-3213 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | AUD SUB DIV NE 30-72 -13 LOT 33 A L 1 NE 30-72-13 (1321 E FOURTH) |
| Legal Range | 13W |
| Legal Township | 72N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUD SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,33 |
| Jurisdiction | WAPELLO IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3030 |
| Census Tract | 960400 |
1321 E 4th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2020.
Source: Wapello County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1321 E 4TH ST, OTTUMWA, IA 52501-3213 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 2020/2947 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAPELLO IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1321 E 4TH ST, OTTUMWA, IA 52501-3213 |
| Document Number | 2020/2947 |
| Book / Page | 2020 / 2947 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020 2947 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1321 E 4TH ST, OTTUMWA, IA 52501-3213 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1321 E 4th St was $1,534 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2.7% from the year before.
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 | $1,534.00 (-2.66%) | $102,260 (-) Land $6,760 Building $95,500 | $102,260 (-) Land $6,760 Building $95,500 |
| 2025 | $1,576.00 Homeowner's exemption | $102,260 Land $6,760 Building $95,500 | $102,260 Land $6,760 Building $95,500 |
| 2024 | $1,576.00 | ||
| 2023 | $96,600 (+25.42%) Land $6,760 Building $89,840 | $96,600 Land $6,760 Building $89,840 | |
| 2022 | $1,628.00 | $77,020 Land $6,760 Building $70,260 | |
| 2021 | $77,020 Land $6,760 Building $70,260 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1321 E 4th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 28, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1321 E 4th St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 435 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| MCG Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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