137 North Ward Street

Local assessors in Ottumwa, IA have categorized 137 North Ward Street as a residential type of property. The home was built in 1920 and is 104 years old. The property's lot size has been calculated to be 8,712 square feet. The linear feet between the front and back of the lot was measured at 1,320 ft and the front of the lot was measured at 660 ft. Sharp-eyed aficionados of architecture will notice that the home on the property was built in a duplex style. Now, let's dive a bit deeper into the details surrounding the home on the property. There are 9 rooms in the home. Of these, 3 have been legally categorized as bedrooms. For more details, please view your local government regulations on what counts as a legal bedroom. As for the restroom situation, there are 2 full bathrooms. There are also 3 partial bathrooms. This is a 2 story home so residents will need to have climb at least one set of stairs on a daily basis. If we look only at the heated or air conditioned part of the building, then 137 North Ward Street has a total of 2,420 sqft of living area. Note that this number does not include the square footage of the garage, basement, and/or porch into its calculations.

Curious to learn more about the home? Our team of data engineers have sourced the most up-to-date information from the local assessors office to share with you. The home sources its water from a municipal system. Additional features on the property are as follows. There is a detached garage for those who need a place to park their vehicle. The garage on the property is 960 sqft. There are 4 available parking spaces so it's a great situation for those with more than one car. Do you like to entertain? The home has a open porch so you'll have a great option in the front of the home. Moving onto specific details regarding the building. Our sources show that the building condition is fair. It might sound scary but did you know that buildings can move depending on the weather? Both hot and cold weather can have severe impact on the longevity of your home structure depending on how much your home moves. Hence why architects pay a lot of attention to the type of control joints used in the construction process. Just so you know, this home was built with frame control joints. The building has a gambrel style roof that was made of asphalt. Lots of unknown were used in the construction of the exterior walls of the home. While the walls in the interior have been made of plaster. As for flooring, was the material of choice during construction. Residents rely on no air conditioning for their cooling system. The home's a forced air unit is the primary heating source and it is being fueled with gas. 137 North Ward Street was last assessed in 2023. The total value of the property was assessed at $105,290. Specifically, the land the property is located on was valued at $6,340. While improvements on the property were assessed at a total of $98,950. The total market value for this property is the same as the total assessed value as of this moment. The total amount of taxes due from a property owner is $1,720. Remember, the purchasing price for your future home is not the costs you'll incur during the purchasing process. That's why it's important to save as much as possible and presumbly above the 20% minimum you may need to put down as down payment. You will want these additional savings to cover closing costs such as attorney fees, homeowner's insurance, title search fees, origination fees, and more. Thankfully, sellers may sometimes offer to cover certain costs as seller concessions to the buyer. Just keep in mind that sellers have their own fees to pay as well. Unfortunately, this property is not currently listed for sale but our inventory of available properties is constantly updating in real time. Check back frequently for updates.