Wapello County property record for 232 E Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
| Property Type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Details | 16,751 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,152 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Feb 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $8,446 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007411240285000 |
| Primary APN | 007411240285000 |
|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 16,751 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,666 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,666 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Roof Material | Urethane Foam |
| Lot Area | 7,152 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 149 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 232 E MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | OTTUMWA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52501-2916 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Restaurant |
| Legal Description | OTTUMWA ORIGINAL SE 7'9 3/4" LOT 335; NW 39'11 1/4"LOT 336 IN BLOCK 29 (232 E MAIN) |
| Legal Subdivision | OTTUMWA ORIG |
| Legal Block | 29,232 |
| Legal Lot Number | 335,336 |
| Jurisdiction | WAPELLO IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 960500 |
232 E Main St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2008.
Source: Wapello County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1721 N 3RD ST, OSKALOOSA, IA 52577-1807 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008671 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2008 / 671 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 232 E Main St was $8,446.
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 | $8,446.00 | $271,920 (-) Land $17,880 Building $254,040 | $271,920 (-) Land $17,880 Building $254,040 |
| 2025 | $271,920 Land $17,880 Building $254,040 | $271,920 Land $17,880 Building $254,040 | |
| 2024 | $6,724.00 | ||
| 2023 | $224,310 (+23.4%) Land $17,880 Building $206,430 | $224,310 Land $17,880 Building $206,430 | |
| 2022 | $5,166.00 | $181,780 Land $17,880 Building $163,900 | |
| 2021 | $181,780 Land $17,880 Building $163,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 232 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.
Wildfire risk around 232 E Main 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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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