242 Ward St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
2 bd 1 ba 792 sqft Built 1900 Lot 5,663 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$25,000
Sep 6, 2019
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2022 | Sold | $18,000 | NoCoastMLS |
| Oct 11, 2022 | Price changed | $22,500 | MLS #6300402 |
| Aug 5, 2022 | Price changed | $30,000 | MLS #6300402 |
| Jul 9, 2022 | Listed | $35,000 | MLS #6300402 |
| Sep 6, 2019 | Sold | $25,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,770 | $4,230 | $49,000 | $986 |
| 2024 | $44,770 | $4,230 | $49,000 | $936 |
| 2023 | $41,260 | $4,230 | $45,490 | $858 |
| 2022 | $31,650 | $4,230 | $35,880 | $656 |
| 2021 | $29,980 | $4,230 | $34,210 | $546 |
| 2020 | $25,820 | $4,230 | $30,050 | $546 |
| 2019 | $25,820 | $4,230 | $30,050 | $788 |
| 2018 | $25,820 | $4,230 | $30,050 | $766 |
| 2017 | $25,820 | $4,230 | $30,050 | $878 |
| 2016 | $29,510 | $4,230 | $33,740 | $1,014 |
| 2015 | $35,795 | $4,766 | $40,561 | $1,016 |
| 2014 | $35,795 | $4,766 | $40,561 | $1,004 |
| 2013 | $35,795 | $4,766 | $40,561 | $954 |
| 2012 | $35,795 | $4,766 | $40,561 | $924 |
| 2011 | $35,795 | $4,766 | $40,561 | $890 |
| 2008 | $33,769 | $4,496 | $38,265 | $790 |
Property facts
Year built
1900
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
792 sqft
Lot size
5,663 sqft
ZIP code
52501
City
Ottumwa
Street
Ward St
Coordinates
40.99915, -92.42313
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 242 Ward St last sell?
242 Ward St most recently sold on Sep 6, 2019 for $25,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 242 Ward St?
The most recent total assessment for 242 Ward St (year 2025) is $49,000 with $986 in property tax.
How does 242 Ward St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 96.0% above the last sale price of $25,000.
When was 242 Ward St built?
242 Ward St was built in 1900.
How does 242 Ward St compare to others on Ward St?
We track 8 other properties on Ward St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Ward St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 242 Ward St?
242 Ward St is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 792 sqft, 5,663 sqft lot single_family.
Is 242 Ward St a flip candidate?
No — 242 Ward St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 242 Ward St a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 242 Ward 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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