Wapello County property record for 609 E 4th St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,586 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,580 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $578 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007410150003000 |
| Primary APN | 007410150003000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,586 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,016 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,016 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,580 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 47 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 609 E 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | OTTUMWA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52501-3141 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | C.F.BLAKE'S SUB OF BLAKE'S 1ST - LOT 16 (609 E FOURTH) |
| Legal Subdivision | BLAKES ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 609 E 4TH ST, OTTUMWA, IA 52501-3141 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 9, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 9, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20141345 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2014 / 1345 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 31, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 535/0370 |
| 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 | $578.00 (-0.34%) | $28,960 (-) Land $4,610 Building $24,350 | $28,960 (-) Land $4,610 Building $24,350 |
| 2025 | $580.00 | $28,960 (+8.22%) Land $4,610 Building $24,350 | $28,960 (+8.22%) Land $4,610 Building $24,350 |
| 2024 | $580.00 (+12.4%) | ||
| 2023 | $26,760 (+23.72%) Land $4,610 Building $22,150 | $26,760 (+23.72%) Land $4,610 Building $22,150 | |
| 2022 | $516.00 | $21,630 Land $4,610 Building $17,020 | |
| 2021 | $21,630 Land $4,610 Building $17,020 |
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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