Wapello County property record for 319 E 5th St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,686 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,026 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007411240006000 |
| Primary APN | 007411240006000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,686 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 843 sqft |
| Basement Area | 843 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 843 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,920 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 198 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 234 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 319 E 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | OTTUMWA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52501-2716 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OTTUMWA ORIGINAL SE 39 2/3' LOT 3 BLK 1/2-1(319 E FIFTH) |
| Legal Subdivision | OTTUMWA ORIG |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WAPELLO IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| 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.
319 E 5th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2024.
Source: Wapello County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 319 E 5TH ST, OTTUMWA, IA 52501-2716 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242467 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2024 / 2467 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 10, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001144 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 319 E 5th St was $2,026.
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 | $2,026.00 | $101,460 (-) Land $7,630 Building $93,830 | $101,460 (-) Land $7,630 Building $93,830 |
| 2025 | $101,460 Land $7,630 Building $93,830 | $101,460 Land $7,630 Building $93,830 | |
| 2024 | $2,016.00 | ||
| 2023 | $92,970 (+26.99%) Land $7,630 Building $85,340 | $92,970 Land $7,630 Building $85,340 | |
| 2022 | $1,750.00 | $73,210 Land $7,630 Building $65,580 | |
| 2021 | $73,210 Land $7,630 Building $65,580 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 319 E 5th 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 319 E 5th 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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