556 Chester Avenue
Ottumwa, IA 52501
4
Bed
2
Bath
1,866Sqft
0.17Acre(Lot)
Opportunity awaits! This spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,866 square feet of living space and is full of potential. Built in 1900, this home features generous room sizes, classic character, and a functional layout ready for your personal touch. Outside, you'll find a 2-car detached garage, providing ample space for parking, storage, or a workshop. Priced to sell, this property is perfect for buyers looking to build instant equity with a little sweat equity and updating. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, investor, or someone looking for a project, this home offers the chance to create something special at an affordable price. Don't miss this opportunity to own a spacious home with endless possibilities. Schedule your showing today and imagine the potential!
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Bedroom Information
Total Bedroom: 4Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2Interior Features
Roof: Shingle Appliances: DishwasherRoofing Information
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Flooring Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding -
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Public
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Building Information
Year Built: 1900
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Lot Information
Lot Dimensions: 59x124 7316sqft Lot Square Feet: 7405 Lot Acres: 0.17Property Information
Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Single Family Residence
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Listing Price Information
Original List Price:$79900
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Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: E E MC ELROYS PLACE LOT 10 (556 CHESTER) Annual Tax: $2071 Tax Year: 2025 Parcel Number: 007416760010000
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Parking Information
Detached GarageGarage Information
Garage Space: 2
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Utility Information
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Water Source: Public -
Location Information
City: Ottumwa Direction: Headed East on Chester, on the Southeast corner of Chester and Webster.
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Nearby Home Value
| Address | Estimate | Bed | Bath | Sq. Ft | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9058 28th Street, Ottumwa, IA, 52501 | $374,999 | 2 | 2 | 1,200 | 1,200 SqFt |
| 9710 100th Avenue #6, Ottumwa, IA, 52501 | $115,000 | 1 | 1 | 770 | 770 SqFt |
| 3013 E Main Street, Ottumwa, IA, 52501 | $425,000 | 4 | 2 | 2,589 | 2,589 SqFt |
| 1212 Hutchinson Avenue, Ottumwa, IA, 52501 | $295,000 | 5 | 4 | 2,120 | 2,120 SqFt |
| 2 Birchwood Heights Dr., Ottumwa, IA, 52501 | $389,500 | 4 | 3 | 6,074 | 6,074 SqFt |
| 2 Birchwood Heights Dr., Ottumwa, IA, 52501 | $389,500 | 4 | 3 | 6,074 | 6,074 SqFt |
| 903 E Pennsylvania Avenue, Ottumwa, IA, 52501 | $98,500 | 3 | 1 | 982 | 982 SqFt |
| 1637 Locust Street, Ottumwa, IA, 52501 | $125,000 | 2 | 1 | 1,064 | 1,064 SqFt |
| 710 N Foster Avenue, Ottumwa, IA, 52501 | $160,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,482 | 1,482 SqFt |
| 1301 Steller Avenue, Ottumwa, IA, 52501 | $159,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,266 | 1,266 SqFt |
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