518 Elm St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
2 bd 1 ba 882 sqft Built 1900 Lot 6,578 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$51,500
Apr 11, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2024 | Sold | $55,000 | Public Record |
| Apr 11, 2022 | Sold | $51,500 | MLS #6153851 |
| Feb 18, 2022 | Listed | $55,000 | MLS #6153851 |
| Aug 13, 2014 | Listing removed | $25,000 | OttumWA |
| Jul 1, 2014 | Sold | $25,000 | MLS #5386965 |
| Jun 15, 2014 | Listed | $25,000 | MLS #30455 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,810 | $3,360 | $47,170 | $936 |
| 2024 | $43,810 | $3,360 | $47,170 | $890 |
| 2023 | $39,840 | $3,360 | $43,200 | $812 |
| 2022 | $30,620 | $3,360 | $33,980 | $808 |
| 2021 | $28,480 | $3,360 | $31,840 | $708 |
| 2020 | $24,500 | $3,360 | $27,860 | $716 |
| 2019 | $24,500 | $3,360 | $27,860 | $732 |
| 2018 | $24,500 | $3,360 | $27,860 | $710 |
| 2017 | $24,500 | $3,360 | $27,860 | $790 |
| 2016 | $27,000 | $3,360 | $30,360 | $712 |
| 2015 | $27,000 | $1,515 | $28,515 | $498 |
| 2014 | $18,406 | $1,515 | $19,921 | $24 |
| 2013 | $18,406 | $1,515 | $19,921 | $468 |
| 2012 | $18,406 | $1,515 | $19,921 | $284 |
| 2011 | $18,406 | $1,515 | $19,921 | $300 |
| 2008 | $17,364 | $1,429 | $18,793 | $224 |
Property facts
Year built
1900
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
882 sqft
Lot size
6,578 sqft
ZIP code
52501
City
Ottumwa
Street
Elm St
Coordinates
41.00548, -92.39761
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$309
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 518 Elm St last sell?
518 Elm St most recently sold on Apr 11, 2022 for $51,500.
What is the current tax assessment for 518 Elm St?
The most recent total assessment for 518 Elm St (year 2025) is $47,170 with $936 in property tax.
How does 518 Elm St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 8.4% below the last sale price of $51,500.
When was 518 Elm St built?
518 Elm St was built in 1900.
How does 518 Elm St compare to others on Elm St?
We track 8 other properties on Elm St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Elm St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 518 Elm St?
518 Elm St is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 882 sqft, 6,578 sqft lot single_family.
Is 518 Elm St a flip candidate?
No — 518 Elm St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 518 Elm St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 518 Elm St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
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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