1596 Van Buren Ave
Ottumwa, IA 52501
4 bd 2 ba 2,604 sqft Built 1960 Lot 21,780 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$218,000
Jul 18, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2025 | Sold | $245,000 | NoCoastMLS |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Price changed | $259,900 | NoCoastMLS |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Listed | $269,900 | NoCoastMLS |
| Jul 18, 2022 | Sold | $218,000 | MLS #6201404 |
| May 25, 2022 | Listed | $199,000 | MLS #6201404 |
| Jun 17, 2009 | Sold | $152,000 | Public Record |
| May 18, 2009 | Listing removed | $165,000 | OttumWA |
| Jul 14, 2008 | Listed | $165,000 | MLS #25854 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $191,050 | $26,360 | $217,410 | $4,302 |
| 2024 | $191,050 | $26,360 | $217,410 | $4,080 |
| 2023 | $182,270 | $26,360 | $208,630 | $4,022 |
| 2022 | $141,970 | $26,360 | $168,330 | $3,728 |
| 2021 | $132,020 | $26,360 | $158,380 | $3,500 |
| 2020 | $123,160 | $26,360 | $149,520 | $3,532 |
| 2019 | $123,160 | $26,360 | $149,520 | $3,616 |
| 2018 | $123,160 | $26,360 | $149,520 | $3,504 |
| 2017 | $123,160 | $26,360 | $149,520 | $3,580 |
| 2016 | $123,160 | $26,360 | $149,520 | $3,498 |
| 2015 | $124,600 | $27,400 | $152,000 | $3,504 |
| 2014 | $124,600 | $27,400 | $152,000 | $3,456 |
| 2013 | $124,600 | $27,400 | $152,000 | $3,280 |
| 2012 | $124,600 | $27,400 | $152,000 | $3,208 |
| 2011 | $124,600 | $27,400 | $152,000 | $3,116 |
| 2008 | $161,700 | $25,872 | $187,572 | $3,626 |
Property facts
Year built
1960
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
4
Baths
2
Living area
2,604 sqft
Lot size
21,780 sqft
ZIP code
52501
City
Ottumwa
Street
Van Buren Ave
Coordinates
41.03438, -92.39454
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,308
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1596 Van Buren Ave last sell?
1596 Van Buren Ave most recently sold on Jul 18, 2022 for $218,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1596 Van Buren Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1596 Van Buren Ave (year 2025) is $217,410 with $4,302 in property tax.
How does 1596 Van Buren Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 0.3% below the last sale price of $218,000.
When was 1596 Van Buren Ave built?
1596 Van Buren Ave was built in 1960.
How does 1596 Van Buren Ave compare to others on Van Buren Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Van Buren Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Van Buren Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1596 Van Buren Ave?
1596 Van Buren Ave is a 4 bed, 2 bath, 2,604 sqft, 21,780 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1596 Van Buren Ave a flip candidate?
No — 1596 Van Buren Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1596 Van Buren Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1596 Van Buren Ave 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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