232 E 5th St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,924 sqft (on 0.30 acres)
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,924 sqft
(on 0.30 acres)
Local Information
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- Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
- Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1857
Lot Size
0.3 acres
Living Area
2,924 sqft
Price/Sqft
$70
Parking
Garage
About this House
You'll love living in this beautiful, historic home located on 2 lots in the Fifth Street Historical District. With 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, your family has room to roam. Enjoy the views of the city from the newer deck off the back porch. Huge front porch, gorgeous woodwork throughout, solid pocket doors, a beautiful staircase, built-ins, multiple fireplaces and leaded glass accents. The main floor is home to the family room, formal dining, updated kitchen, den, butler's pantry, half bath, and laundry.The 2nd floor contains the bedrooms and full bathroom. The 3rd floor is a gorgeous open attic just begging to be finished. Tuck-under garage, newer shed, new central air on 2nd and 3rd floors, insulation, covering on the flat roof. Call your agent for a tour before it's gone!
232 E 5th St, Ottumwa, IA 52501 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,924 sqft single-family home built in 1857. It last sold for $120,000 on Jan 17, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $205,300, with a rent estimate of $2,024/month.
Home Details for 232 E 5th St
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Heating & Cooling Heating: Radiant, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Radiant |
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Dining Room |
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Tile, Hardwood |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: BrickFoundation Type: Stone |
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached |
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Year Built Year Built: 1857 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home |
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Lot Area: 0.30 acres |
Price History for 232 E 5th St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 01/17/2020 | $120,000 | Sold | NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5361969 |
| 01/03/2020 | $139,900 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 10/15/2019 | $139,900 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 01/11/2019 | $125,000 | Sold | NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5359386 |
| 12/14/2018 | $164,900 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 08/06/2018 | $164,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 02/19/2018 | $169,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 11/04/2017 | $179,500 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 10/13/2017 | $189,500 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 09/06/2017 | $199,500 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 05/15/2016 | $220,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 11/17/2015 | $220,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 02/29/2012 | $180,000 | Sold | NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5387387 |
Market trends in Ottumwa
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$136K
$7.08KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$107
$2MoM
Available listings
141
1MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $4,022 |
| Assessment | $169,810 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 232 E 5th St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.45 | Single-Family Home | $119,350 | 01/27/26 | 4 | 2 | 2,316 | |
0.39 | Single-Family Home | $208,000 | 11/14/25 | 3 | 2 | 2,027 | |
0.37 | Single-Family Home | $150,000 | 10/10/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,375 | |
0.33 | Single-Family Home | $100,000 | 09/03/25 | 4 | 1 | 1,628 | |
0.61 | Single-Family Home | $237,500 | 03/11/26 | 4 | 2 | 2,992 | |
0.32 | Single-Family Home | $60,000 | 12/02/25 | 5 | 2 | 1,216 | |
0.48 | Single-Family Home | $150,000 | 06/19/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 5,480 | |
0.63 | Single-Family Home | $98,291 | 08/21/25 | 4 | 3 | 2,793 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $60,500 | 03/13/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,867 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 232 E 5th St.
- Evans Junior High School
- 8-9
- Public
- 652 Students
3/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThis school is offers an extremely toxic environment because of the students. They are loud, discriminatory, aggressive, don’t listen to their teachers or their peers, and are extremely rude to each other, even for teens. I have worked here for 5 years now, and have a child who goes here. They have been harassed and sexually abused by other students since the seventh grade. They have developed trauma because of Evans and have frequent nightmares about their experiences there. Of you send your children here (I sincerely hope you make a better choice of school) prepare for them to come home stressed, anxious and never wanting to go back.Teacher Review1y ago - Ottumwa High School
- 10-12
- Public
- 876 Students
5/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageOttumwa High School was a wonderful school for my kids! They did well in their studies and made great friends while building a multitude of memories. The teachers and staff were very supportive and wonderful!Parent Review1y ago - Wilson Elementary School
- K-5
- Public
- 343 Students
1/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThis elementary school and the district in general are among the worst we’ve experienced in the country. There is no support or quality communication and they don’t take in account any special transportation needs for the youngest at the school in a city swarming with child predators. Their attendance policy also interferes with HIPPA laws and a parent cannot excuse their child as it must come from a doctor. The staff also remind one of mean girls in high school, and are incredibly judgmental. I would put a zero if possible. I hope the school and district do better.Parent Review1y ago - Pickwick Early Childhood Center
- PK-K
- Public
- 508 Students
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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
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