Wapello County property record for 603 E 4th St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,531 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,334 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $59,000 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,188 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007410150005000 |
| Primary APN | 007410150005000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,531 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,408 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,408 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,334 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 603 E 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | OTTUMWA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52501-3107 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | C F BLAKES SUB OF BLAKES 1ST ADD LOT 18 (601-603 E FOURTH) (APT A-DOWNSTAIRS) (APT B-UPSTAIRS) |
| Legal Subdivision | C F BLAKES SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | WAPELLO IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1044 |
| Census Tract | 960500 |
Source: Wapello County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1182, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-0020 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 3, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20191446 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2019 / 1446 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAPELLO IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 603 E 4TH ST, OTTUMWA, IA 52501-3107 |
| Document Number | 02019/1446 |
| Book / Page | 2019 / 1446 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1446 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1224 GLENWOOD CIR, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $1,188.00 (+0.51%) | $59,450 (-) Land $5,080 Building $54,370 | $59,450 (-) Land $5,080 Building $54,370 |
| 2025 | $59,450 (+9.02%) Land $5,080 Building $54,370 | $59,450 (+9.02%) Land $5,080 Building $54,370 | |
| 2024 | $1,182.00 (+14.76%) | ||
| 2023 | $54,530 (+26.58%) Land $5,080 Building $49,450 | $54,530 (+26.58%) Land $5,080 Building $49,450 | |
| 2022 | $1,030.00 | $43,080 Land $5,080 Building $38,000 | |
| 2021 | $43,080 Land $5,080 Building $38,000 |
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 | 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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