Wapello County property record for 17155 87th St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,342 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007072920874000 |
| Primary APN | 007072920874000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 625 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 719 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 17155 87TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | OTTUMWA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52501-8906 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GENE SCOTT'S 1ST SUB LOT 1 PT NE NE SEC 29-72-14 (17155 87TH ST) |
| Legal Range | 14W |
| Legal Township | 72N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | GENE SCOTTS FIRST SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WAPELLO IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 960700 |
17155 87th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2024.
Source: Wapello County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17155 87TH ST, OTTUMWA, IA 52501-8906 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 27, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 27, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20244510 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2024 / 4510 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17155 87th St was $3,342 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.6% from the year before.
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 | $3,342.00 (+7.6%) | $266,670 (-) Land $22,000 Building $244,670 | $266,670 (-) Land $22,000 Building $244,670 |
| 2025 | $3,106.00 Homeowner's exemption | $266,670 Land $22,000 Building $244,670 | $266,670 Land $22,000 Building $244,670 |
| 2024 | $3,106.00 | ||
| 2023 | $235,200 (+23.45%) Land $20,000 Building $215,200 | $235,200 Land $20,000 Building $215,200 | |
| 2022 | $2,602.00 | $190,530 Land $20,000 Building $170,530 | |
| 2021 | $190,530 Land $20,000 Building $170,530 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17155 87th 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 17155 87th St is moderate, ranking above 54% 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 54% of the US · above 89% 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Citizens Mutual Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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