Wapello County property record for 537 E Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
| Property Type | Warehouse, Storage |
|---|---|
| Details | 648 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.076 acres (3,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $57,500 (May 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $666 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007411240226000 |
| Primary APN | 007411240226000 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 648 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 648 sqft |
| Exercise Room | Exercise Room |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,300 sqft (0.076 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 537 E MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | OTTUMWA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52501-3029 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Warehouse, Storage |
| Legal Description | OTTUMWA ORIGINAL SW 50' LOT 269 BLK 19 (537 E. MAIN) |
| Legal Subdivision | OTTUMWA ORIG |
| Legal Block | 19,537 |
| Legal Lot Number | 269 |
| Jurisdiction | WAPELLO IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 960500 |
537 E Main St, an industrial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2008.
Source: Wapello County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 602 SWILLEY RD, PLANT CITY, FL 33567-3228 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20082589 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2008 / 2589 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 537 E Main St was $666, up 4.7% from the year before.
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 | $666.00 (+4.72%) | $33,310 (-) Land $6,600 Building $26,710 | $33,310 (-) Land $6,600 Building $26,710 |
| 2025 | $636.00 | $33,310 Land $6,600 Building $26,710 | $33,310 Land $6,600 Building $26,710 |
| 2024 | $636.00 | ||
| 2023 | $29,320 (+16.58%) Land $6,600 Building $22,720 | $29,320 Land $6,600 Building $22,720 | |
| 2022 | $600.00 | $25,150 Land $6,600 Building $18,550 | |
| 2021 | $25,150 Land $6,600 Building $18,550 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 537 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 537 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 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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