Wapello County property record for 705 E 2nd St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $58,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $308 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007410120229000 |
| Primary APN | 007410120229000 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Lot Area | 8,000 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Street Address | 705 E 2ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | OTTUMWA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52501-3105 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLAKES ADD. LOT 9 BLK 13 (LOT-705 E 2ND) |
| Legal Subdivision | BLAKES ADD |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,705 |
| Jurisdiction | WAPELLO IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1052 |
| Census Tract | 960500 |
705 E 2nd St is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Wapello County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 907 M AVE, KALONA, IA 52247-9303 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 15, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 15, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 5, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025180 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2025 / 180 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000142 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 705 E 2nd St was $308.
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 | $308.00 | $15,420 (-) Land $4,590 Building $10,830 | $15,420 (-) Land $4,590 Building $10,830 |
| 2025 | $15,420 Land $4,590 Building $10,830 | $15,420 Land $4,590 Building $10,830 | |
| 2024 | $318.00 | ||
| 2023 | $14,690 (+18.09%) Land $4,590 Building $10,100 | $14,690 Land $4,590 Building $10,100 | |
| 2022 | $298.00 | $12,440 Land $4,590 Building $7,850 | |
| 2021 | $12,440 Land $4,590 Building $7,850 |
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 705 E 2nd 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 705 E 2nd 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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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