Wapello County property record for 217 E 6th St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,182 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.238 acres (10,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,152 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007411050006000 |
| Primary APN | 007411050006000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,182 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,360 sqft (0.238 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 15 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 217 E 6TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | OTTUMWA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52501-2635 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MERRILL EDGERLY SUB SW100 NW 79.94 L2;NE 59 OF SW159 SE39.94 OF NW79.94 LOT 2(UND 1/2 INT IN PT OF ALLEY ADJ 6'X40') FOR |
| Legal Subdivision | MERRILL EDGERLY SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WAPELLO IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 960500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Fifth Street Bluff Historic District listed 1998 · 43 contributing resources · NRIS 97001606 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
217 E 6th St is held in a trust since June 2012.
Source: Wapello County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 N GREEN ST, OTTUMWA, IA 52501-2612 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 20, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 2012/2871 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAPELLO IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 217 E 6TH ST, OTTUMWA, IA 52501-2635 |
| Document Number | 2019/4618 |
| Book / Page | 2019 / 4618 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 4618 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 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 | 401 N GREEN ST, OTTUMWA, IA 52501-2612 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 217 E 6th St was $2,152, down 0.5% 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 | $2,152.00 (-0.46%) | $107,760 (-) Land $13,090 Building $94,670 | $107,760 (-) Land $13,090 Building $94,670 |
| 2025 | $2,162.00 | $107,760 Land $13,090 Building $94,670 | $107,760 Land $13,090 Building $94,670 |
| 2024 | $2,162.00 | ||
| 2023 | $99,690 (+24.88%) Land $13,090 Building $86,600 | $99,690 Land $13,090 Building $86,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,908.00 | $79,830 Land $13,090 Building $66,740 | |
| 2021 | $79,830 Land $13,090 Building $66,740 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 E 6th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2000.
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 Claims | 3 (2000–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
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 217 E 6th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 370 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 |
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