159 Vanness Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501 Property Records

Wapello County property record for 159 Vanness Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,170 sqft · built 1919
Lot Size	0.114 acres (4,950 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$68,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill	$2,024 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2020 Mortgage Aug 2021 Foreclosure
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`007411480083000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`007411480083000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	3 Half Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,170 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	936 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	234 sqft
Basement Area	936 sqft
Finished Basement	400 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Plaster

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1919
Effective Year Built	Effective 1919
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,950 sqft (0.114 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	560 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Enclosed Porch
Porch Area	120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	159 VANNESS AVE
City	OTTUMWA
State	IA
Zip	52501-1449
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	VOGEL PLACE LOT 90 (159 VANNESS)
Legal Subdivision	VOGEL PLACE ADD
Legal Lot Number	90
Jurisdiction	WAPELLO IA
Township / Civil Division	CENTER
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1006
Census Tract	960400

Historic Designation

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

Historic District	Within the Vogel Place Historic District listed 1995 · 107 contributing resources · NRIS 95000967

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

Owner

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 Record
Mailing Address	159 VANNESS AVE, OTTUMWA, IA 52501-1449
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 5, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY FIRST CU
Aug 31, 2021	Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY FIRST CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 31, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 31, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 17, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20214115
Deed Book / Page	2021 / 4115
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WAPELLO IA
Property Address	159 VANNESS AVE, OTTUMWA, IA 52501-1449
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 10, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	02020/2021
Date	Jun 5, 2020
Book Page	2020/2021
Instrument	2020 2021

Lender

Name	COMMUNITY FIRST CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	240 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2040

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

August 2021: Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure

Document Type	Legal Action/Court Order
Jurisdiction	WAPELLO IA
Recording Date	Aug 31, 2021
Property Address	159 VANNESS AVE, OTTUMWA, IA 52501-1449
Document Number	02021/4115
Book / Page	2021 / 4115
Instrument Date	Aug 28, 2021
Instrument	2021 4115
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Aug 10, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$108.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	159 VANNESS AVE, OTTUMWA, IA 52501-1449

Mortgage

Document Number	2021411620214116
Date	Aug 31, 2021
Instrument	2021 411620214116

Lender

Name	COMMUNITY FIRST CU

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Wapello County
Municipality	Ottumwa City
Unified School District	Ottumwa Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,024.00 (-2.22%)	$101,380 (-) Land $12,750 Building $88,630	$101,380 (-) Land $12,750 Building $88,630
2025		$101,380 (+6.2%) Land $12,750 Building $88,630	$101,380 (+6.2%) Land $12,750 Building $88,630
2024	$2,070.00 (+13.49%)
2023		$95,460 (+25.1%) Land $12,750 Building $82,710	$95,460 (+25.1%) Land $12,750 Building $82,710
2022	$1,824.00 (+0.88%)	$76,310 Land $12,750 Building $63,560
2021	$1,808.00		$76,310 Land $12,750 Building $63,560

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

Flood

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

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 62% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 153 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
MCG Fiber	2,000 / 2,000
Mediacom Xtream Cable	2,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: LISCOFIBER, T-Mobile.

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