218 Benton St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
3 bd 2 ba 1,261 sqft Built 1920 Lot 4,356 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$50,000
Feb 5, 2019
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | Sold | $44,000 | NoCoastMLS |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Listed | $44,000 | NoCoastMLS |
| Sep 23, 2024 | Price changed | $74,500 | NoCoastMLS |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Price changed | $79,500 | NoCoastMLS |
| Aug 6, 2024 | Price changed | $84,500 | NoCoastMLS |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Listed | $89,500 | NoCoastMLS |
| Aug 2, 2022 | Listing removed | $79,500 | SouthEastIowa |
| Jun 23, 2022 | Price changed | $79,500 | MLS #6202097 |
| May 25, 2022 | Listed | $87,500 | MLS #6202097 |
| Feb 5, 2019 | Sold | $50,000 | Public Record |
| Jan 17, 2019 | Sold | $15,500 | MLS #5357851 |
| Dec 7, 2018 | Price changed | $17,900 | MLS #20172199 |
| Nov 7, 2018 | Listed | $19,500 | MLS #20172199 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,330 | $3,070 | $63,400 | $1,288 |
| 2024 | $60,330 | $3,070 | $63,400 | $1,224 |
| 2023 | $56,350 | $3,070 | $59,420 | $1,132 |
| 2022 | $44,280 | $3,070 | $47,350 | $1,134 |
| 2021 | $41,610 | $3,070 | $44,680 | $1,052 |
| 2020 | $38,300 | $3,070 | $41,370 | $1,064 |
| 2019 | $38,300 | $3,070 | $41,370 | $862 |
| 2018 | $38,300 | $3,070 | $41,370 | $1,137 |
| 2017 | $38,300 | $3,070 | $41,370 | $854 |
| 2016 | $38,300 | $3,070 | $41,370 | $562 |
| 2015 | $28,793 | $2,440 | $31,233 | $564 |
| 2014 | $28,793 | $2,440 | $31,233 | $552 |
| 2013 | $28,793 | $2,440 | $31,233 | $520 |
| 2012 | $28,793 | $2,440 | $31,233 | $542 |
| 2011 | $28,793 | $2,440 | $31,233 | $548 |
| 2008 | $27,163 | $2,302 | $29,465 | $446 |
Property facts
Year built
1920
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,261 sqft
Lot size
4,356 sqft
ZIP code
52501
City
Ottumwa
Street
Benton St
Coordinates
41.02716, -92.42038
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 218 Benton St last sell?
218 Benton St most recently sold on Feb 5, 2019 for $50,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 218 Benton St?
The most recent total assessment for 218 Benton St (year 2025) is $63,400 with $1,288 in property tax.
How does 218 Benton St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 26.8% above the last sale price of $50,000.
When was 218 Benton St built?
218 Benton St was built in 1920.
How does 218 Benton St compare to others on Benton St?
We track 8 other properties on Benton St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Benton St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 218 Benton St?
218 Benton St is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,261 sqft, 4,356 sqft lot single_family.
Is 218 Benton St a flip candidate?
Yes — 218 Benton St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 218 Benton St a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 218 Benton St appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-0.5%
Implied 1-yr
-2.1%
2026 Q2
$148.2K
2026 Q3
$147.4K
ZIP 52501 — Median Price History + Forecast
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