Wapello County property record for 218 E Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,236 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (2,985 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,260 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007411070004000 |
| Primary APN | 007411070004000 |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,236 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Roof Material | Urethane Foam |
| Lot Area | 2,985 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 218 E MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | OTTUMWA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52501 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | MEYERS & WOODS SUB ALL EX PT 24' X 6' LOT 5 (218 E MAIN) BROWNS SHOES |
| Legal Subdivision | MEYERS & WOODS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | WAPELLO IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 960500 |
218 E Main St, a commercial property, is held in a trust since April 2022.
Source: Wapello County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2031 GREENWOOD DR, OTTUMWA, IA 52501-3751 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20221458 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2022 / 1458 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001458 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 218 E Main St was $3,260.
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 | $3,260.00 | $115,250 (-) Land $7,460 Building $107,790 | $115,250 (-) Land $7,460 Building $107,790 |
| 2025 | $115,250 Land $7,460 Building $107,790 | $115,250 Land $7,460 Building $107,790 | |
| 2024 | $2,542.00 | ||
| 2023 | $94,940 (+23.46%) Land $7,460 Building $87,480 | $94,940 Land $7,460 Building $87,480 | |
| 2022 | $1,964.00 | $76,900 Land $7,460 Building $69,440 | |
| 2021 | $76,900 Land $7,460 Building $69,440 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 218 E Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1998.
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 (1998–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
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.
The area around 218 E Main St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| MCG Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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