Wapello County property record for 17857 Rock Bluff Rd, Ottumwa, IA 52501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,760 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 12.5 acres (544,936 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $59,000 (May 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $720 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003050540188000 |
| Primary APN | 003050540188000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,760 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 544,936 sqft (12.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 17857 ROCK BLUFF RD |
|---|---|
| City | OTTUMWA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52501-8738 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT GL6 & PT GL7 SW 5 -72-14 CM SWCOR/1165 .5/667.35-BG/183.38/ 509.63ETC BK407P294 EX .69 AC EASE TO WAPELLO CO FOR RD ROW. |
| Legal Range | 14W |
| Legal Township | 72N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Jurisdiction | WAPELLO IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CASS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3097 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
17857 Rock Bluff Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2007.
Source: Wapello County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17857 ROCK BLUFF RD, OTTUMWA, IA 52501-8738 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20072385 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2007 / 2385 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 3, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2007/2386 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAPELLO IA |
| Property Address | 17857 ROCK BLUFF RD, OTTUMWA, IA 52501-8738 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 02022/4341 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2022/4341 |
| Instrument | 2022 4341 |
| Name | COMMUNITY FIRST CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 28, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 17857 Rock Bluff Rd was $720 with a homeowner's exemption, down 20.5% from the year before.
Source: Wapello County assessment roll, as of October 9, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Wapello County |
| Unified School District | Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $720.00 (-20.53%) | $92,720 (-) Land $23,690 Building $69,030 | $92,720 (-) Land $23,690 Building $69,030 |
| 2025 | $906.00 Homeowner's exemption | $92,720 Land $23,690 Building $69,030 | $92,720 Land $23,690 Building $69,030 |
| 2024 | $906.00 | ||
| 2023 | $87,510 (+18.66%) Land $21,510 Building $66,000 | $87,510 Land $21,510 Building $66,000 | |
| 2022 | $808.00 | $73,750 Land $21,510 Building $52,240 | |
| 2021 | $73,750 Land $21,510 Building $52,240 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17857 Rock Bluff Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| 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 17857 Rock Bluff Rd is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 78% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Citizens Mutual Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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