Ottumwa Housing Market Report February 2025Wapello County, Iowa

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Housing Prices in Ottumwa, IA

How much do homes in Ottumwa, IA cost?

Median List Price

Median List Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in a given area are listed. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$219,950$153/SqFt
+$92,550
+72.6%

Based on all homes listed in the last 12 months

Insight

The list price of homes in Ottumwa has increased by 72.6% since last year.

Summary: The median home list price in Ottumwa was $219,950 in February 2025, up 72.6% from the previous year, and the median price per square foot was $153.

Median List Price By Cities

Median List Price By Cities
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
Center Township
+72.8%
Ottumwa
+72.6%

Median List Price By Bedrooms

Median List Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsFeb 2024Feb 2025Change YoY
1$32.8K-
N/A
2$93.5K$104.9K
+12.2%
3$129.9K$219.9K
+69.3%
4$213.5K$289.9K
+35.8%
5$189.5K$120K
-36.7%

Summary: Ottumwa housing price by bedroom type for February 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +12.2%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +69.3%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +35.8%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -36.7%.

Housing supply in Ottumwa, IA

How many homes are available in Ottumwa, IA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
11Last MonthFeb 2025
122 months agoJan 2025
-8.3 %
Change MoMJan – Feb

Summary: The Ottumwa real estate market had 11 homes for sale in Feb 2025, a 8.3 % decrease compared to Jan 2025.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsJan 2025Feb 2025Change MoM
100
0.0%
244
0.0%
344
0.0%
432
-33.3%
511
0.0%

Summary: Ottumwa housing inventory by bedroom type for February 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -33.3%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes remained the same.

Days on Market for Ottumwa, IA

How long does it take to sell a home in Ottumwa, IA?

Average Listing Age

Average Listing Age
This is the average number of days an active home has been on the market.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
119 DaysThis YearFeb 2025
110 Days1 year agoFeb 2024
+8.0 %
Change YoYFeb 2024 – Feb 2025

Summary: Homes in Ottumwa had an average listing age of 119 days in Feb 2025, up by 8.0% compared to the previous year.

Newest Listings in Ottumwa, IA

What homes are available in Ottumwa, IA?

Nearby markets

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MLS Disclaimers and Copyright

Based on information from Des Moines MLS, for the period 03/01/2023 - 03/01/2025

The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange of the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright© 2025 Des Moines Area Association of Realtors. All Rights Reserved
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
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