Wapello County property record for 331 E 5th St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $42,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,312 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007411240002000 |
| Primary APN | 007411240002000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,800 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 38 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 153 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 331 E 5TH ST |
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| City | OTTUMWA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52501-2716 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OTTUMWA ORIGINAL NW 38' OF SW 100' OF LOT 1 1/2-BLK 1 (331 E FIFTH) |
| Legal Subdivision | OTTUMWA ORIG |
| Legal Block | 1,331 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 1/2 |
| 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.
Source: Wapello County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1106 E 2ND ST, OTTUMWA, IA 52501-3314 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 3, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20164513 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2016 / 4513 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,312.00 (-1.06%) | $76,590 (-) Land $5,650 Building $70,940 | $76,590 (-) Land $5,650 Building $70,940 |
| 2025 | $76,590 (+7.31%) Land $5,650 Building $70,940 | $76,590 (+7.31%) Land $5,650 Building $70,940 | |
| 2024 | $1,326.00 (+17.35%) | ||
| 2023 | $71,370 (+27.08%) Land $5,650 Building $65,720 | $71,370 (+27.08%) Land $5,650 Building $65,720 | |
| 2022 | $1,130.00 | $56,160 Land $5,650 Building $50,510 | |
| 2021 | $56,160 Land $5,650 Building $50,510 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 |
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| 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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