231 E Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
OFF MARKET

$166,400

Trulia Estimate
  • Studio

231 E Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Est. Refi. Payment $1,166/mo*
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Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$166K
Since last month
Increased$2K (+1.1%)
Since last year
Increased$19K (+13%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +13% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$168K
August 2026$166K
March 2026$149K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
311 E Main St, Ottumwa, IA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$50,000
03/16/26
-
3,120
328 N Washington St, Ottumwa, IA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$60,500
03/13/26
4
2
1,867
912 E 4th St, Ottumwa, IA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$45,000
04/01/26
2
1.5
870
703 Center Ave, Ottumwa, IA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$40,000
08/10/26
2
1
1,700
113 S Wapello St, Ottumwa, IA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$150,000
06/19/26
3
1.5
5,480
513 Camille St, Ottumwa, IA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$12,000
02/15/26
3
1.5
1,898
907 Locust St, Ottumwa, IA
0.46
Single-Family Home
$120,000
07/01/26
2
1
1,102
144 Lincoln Ave, Ottumwa, IA
0.50
Single-Family Home
$70,000
10/23/25
2
1.5
1,223
508 N Court St, Ottumwa, IA
0.51
Single-Family Home
$250,000
06/23/26
3
2.5
1,550

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
325 E Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
0.07
$580,000
Studio
-
3,500
For Sale
328 E Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
0.08
$335,000
2
1
2,640
For Sale
128 E Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
0.14
$125,100
3
1
-
Off Market
417 E 2nd St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
0.15
$194,600
Studio
-
4,408
Off Market
312 N Jefferson St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
0.26
-
4
4
1,836
Off Market
443 E 4th St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
0.25
$88,900
2
1
832
Off Market
445 E 4th St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
0.25
$92,500
2
1
1,276
Off Market
311 N Jefferson St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
0.27
$95,800
2
1.5
1,050
Off Market
108-114 E 6th St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
0.29
-
Studio
-
2,886
Off Market
214 N Washington St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
0.29
$145,000
Studio
-
4,068
Recently Sold
333 N Court St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
0.30
$499,999
-
-
-
For Sale
410 N Green St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
0.29
$111,100
3
1
1,930
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

231 E Main St is in Ottumwa, IA and in ZIP code 52501.
231 E Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501 is a studio property. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $166,400, with a rent estimate of $1,001/month.

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 22, 2026
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6327314
ListingRemoved
$375,000
May 6, 2025
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6327314
Pending
$375,000

Market trends in Ottumwa

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$136K
$117MoM
Sale-to-List Price
95.9%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$112
$5MoM
Available listings
140
1MoM

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What Locals Say about Ottumwa

At least 47 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 80 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 66 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 49 % Say kids play outside

  • 48 % Say it's quiet

  • 47 % Say there's wildlife

  • 40 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 39 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 38 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 32 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 29 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 25 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Babiprincess33
    "Side walks are crappy, when there are side walks. There are a couple of dog parks in the area. I heard pit bulls are illegal too "
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  • Sndy_trjo
    "I don’t know. I don’t have dogs. We have a park and a dog park. People are super friendly when they are with their dogs"
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  • Michaud.kristy
    "There is breed legislation and yet pit bulls are the most popular breed owned. It’s not safe here for certain breeds of dog. They are feared by the law"
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  • Wilson6292203
    "That is truly a nice community. Cost of living is low, just a big small town. Friendly, safe, caring, a good place to raise children "
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  • Brittany H.
    "Other dogs come and poop in your yard and roam free. It’s disgusting, and the dog park is really substandard."
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  • Ellie S.
    "Quirky people, not a lot to do at all. The bike trails don’t connect and that’s a big disappointment personally"
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  • Jeanna P
    "the commute to downtown is 5-7 minutes. we live near Elementary schools, family restaurants, grocery stores and gas stations. "
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  • Robinreinier01
    "I don’t really care for my neighborhood, we’ve had lawnmowers stolen from our yard, and I generally don’t feel as safe as I should."
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  • Bella V. R. E. L.
    "Nice Central Location on level ground, no hills :-) "
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  • cheryl_benson
    "You would not believe how private this place is! And the deck is two-level and perfect for entertaining. If you like a shady, private location that is still in-town, this is the place!"
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Frequently asked questions about 231 E Main St

  • What is 231 E Main St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 231 E Main St in Ottumwa, IA is $166,400.
  • Is Ottumwa a buyer's or seller's market?
    Ottumwa is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Ottumwa?
    The median sale price in Ottumwa is $136K. That is up $117 from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about Ottumwa?
    Residents describe Ottumwa, IA as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Ottumwa, IA.

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