Wapello County property record for 16293 Rock Bluff Rd, Ottumwa, IA 52501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,797 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,890 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007071621308000 |
| Primary APN | 007071621308000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,797 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,098 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,592 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,592 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 447 sqft |
| Deck Area | 706 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 16293 ROCK BLUFF RD |
|---|---|
| City | OTTUMWA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52501-8730 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT SW A L 1 NE SEC 16-72-14 (16293 ROCK BLUFF RD |
| Legal Range | 14W |
| Legal Township | 72N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | WAPELLO IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3133 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
16293 Rock Bluff Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2023.
Source: Wapello County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16293 ROCK BLUFF RD, OTTUMWA, IA 52501-8730 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 4, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 4, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202325 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2023 / 25 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16293 Rock Bluff Rd was $3,890 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Wapello County assessment roll, as of October 9, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Wapello County |
| Unified School District | Ottumwa Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,890.00 | $321,140 (-) Land $30,820 Building $290,320 | $321,140 (-) Land $30,820 Building $290,320 |
| 2025 | $321,140 Land $30,820 Building $290,320 | $321,140 Land $30,820 Building $290,320 | |
| 2024 | $3,748.00 | ||
| 2023 | $281,650 (+23.31%) Land $28,000 Building $253,650 | $281,650 Land $28,000 Building $253,650 | |
| 2022 | $3,144.00 | $228,410 Land $28,000 Building $200,410 | |
| 2021 | $228,410 Land $28,000 Building $200,410 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16293 Rock Bluff Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2010.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| 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 16293 Rock Bluff Rd is moderate, ranking above 47% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · above 80% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Citizens Mutual Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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