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304 E 5th St, Ottumwa, IA 52501 Property Records

Wapello County property record for 304 E 5th St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,680 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.15 acres (6,534 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on Record
Last Sale$145,000 (Jan 2020)
Tax Bill$1,550 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN007411240010000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN007411240010000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,680 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,076 sqft
Basement Area1,436 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,436 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeStone
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,534 sqft (0.15 acres)
Lot Dimensions99 ft deep x 66 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area318 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area63 sqft
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address304 E 5TH ST
CityOTTUMWA
StateIA
Zip52501-2715
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal DescriptionOTTUMWA ORIGINAL NE 1/2 LOT 67 BLK 1 (304 E 5TH)
Legal SubdivisionOTTUMWA ORIG
Legal Block1,304
Legal Lot Number67
JurisdictionWAPELLO IA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1010
Census Tract960500

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Fifth Street Bluff Historic District
listed 1998 · 43 contributing resources · NRIS 97001606

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Wapello County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on Record
Mailing Address304 E 5TH ST, OTTUMWA, IA 52501-2715
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust, Corporate Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 28, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 28, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 9, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020305
Deed Book / Page2020 / 305
Last Transfer DateOct 20, 2022
Transfer Doc0000004363
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionWAPELLO IA
Recording DateJan 28, 2020
Property Address304 E 5TH ST, OTTUMWA, IA 52501-2715
Document Number002020/305
Book / Page2020 / 305
Instrument DateJan 26, 2020
Instrument305
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 29, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Wapello County assessment roll, as of October 9, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyWapello County
MunicipalityOttumwa City
Unified School DistrictOttumwa Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,550.00 (-0.77%)$77,590 (-) Land $9,820 Building $67,770$77,590 (-) Land $9,820 Building $67,770
2025$1,562.00$77,590 (+7.75%) Land $9,820 Building $67,770$77,590 (+7.75%) Land $9,820 Building $67,770
2024$1,562.00 (+12.86%)
2023$72,010 Land $9,820 Building $62,190$72,010 Land $9,820 Building $62,190
2022$1,384.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 28, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1998–2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimAug 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemOTTUMWA WATER WORKS
serves 25,529 people · EPA ID IA9083012
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 370 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
MCG
Fiber		2,000 / 2,000
Mediacom Xtream
Cable		2,000 / 1,000

May also be available: LISCOFIBER, Verizon.

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