$158,000
SOLD MAR 14, 2014

547 Leighton St Ottumwa, IA 52501

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,028 Sq Ft
10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$78 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

167 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of November 2017

This Is A Beautiful Home That Has Been Completely Updated Within The Last 7 Years.Home Features A Beautiful Kitchen With Top Of The Line Cabinets Beautiful Oak Finish With Self-closing Doors.Hardwood Floors.Master Bedroom With Double Closets,Electric Fireplace,Master Bath With Large Jetted Tub,Separate Shower,Nice Vanity With Hard Surface Vanity Top.Plus Laundry Room.Also A Great 2nd Bedrm. On The Main Level.Also A 1/2 Bath Just Across The Hall. Living Room Over Looks Front Entry.Lower Level Features A Large Family Room With A Gas Fireplace,A 3rd Bedrm And A Full Bath.Garage Entrance Is Off This Level.Outside Features A Large Deck Off The Main Level With Stairs Down To A Stamped Patio.Beautiful Landscaping That Will Amaze You. A Large Back Yard,With A Above Ground Pool That May Be Included With The Property, Back Yard Is All Fenced With A White Privacy Fence.Don't Miss Out On This One!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe Traul

RE/MAX Pride-Ottumwa Listed on: 08/30/2013

RE/MAX Pride-Ottumwa

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Menke

RE/MAX Pride-Ottumwa

RE/MAX Pride-Ottumwa

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,042

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Poured Concrete
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,028 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • Lot Dimensions are 75' x 140'
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,042

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Copyright Remarks: Yes
  • Legal Description: Schwartz 8th Add Lot 6
  • Municipality: Ottumwa
  • Year Built: 1976
  • OFFICELIST_ADDRESS: 547 Leighton Street
  • Distribute To Internet: Yes
  • Listing Entry Date Time: 2013-08-30
  • List Office I D: 851
  • M L Number Foreign: SEIA26029806
  • Sales Office I D: 851
  • Selling Agent: 3120
  • Share Listings With: Broker Reciprocity
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Building Style: Ranch
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Exhaust Fan/Hood, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: No
  • Bedroom 2: No
  • Bedroom 3: No
  • Bedroom 4: No
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full, Poured Concrete
  • Dining Room: No
  • Family Room: No
  • Kitchen: No
  • Living Room: No
  • Price Per S Q F T: 77.91
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2028
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Types: Dining Room, Extra Room 1, Extra Room 2, Extra Room 3, Extra Room 4, Extra Room 5, Extra Room 6, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Roof: Other

Garage/Parking

  • Fuel: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Garage Stalls: 1
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Water: City Water/Connected

Fee Information

  • Tax Class: SINGLE FAMILY

Schools

  • School District: Ottumwa

Green Features

  • Certification: No

Lot Info

  • New Develop: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 75' X 140'
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Map Letter: A1

Rental Info

  • Rental License: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 3042

MLS Schools

  • School District: 5049 - Ottumwa
  • School District Name: Ottumwa

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2018
Sold by
Olson Warren J
Bought by
Olson Betty A
Current Estimated Value
$231,154

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 1, 2017
Closed on
Nov 8, 2017
Sold by
Turner Michelle
Bought by
Olson Morgan W and Olson Julaine A
Seller's Agent
Cindy Latos
RE/MAX Pride-Ottumwa
Buyer's Agent
Heather Jorgensen
RE/MAX Pride-Ottumwa
List Price
$155,000
Sold Price
$148,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-4.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.03%
Original Mortgage
$148,000
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 30, 2013
Closed on
Mar 12, 2014
Sold by
Clifton Tammy L and Clifton Steven W
Bought by
Powell Jordan E and Powell Jennifer P
Seller's Agent
Joe Traul
RE/MAX Pride-Ottumwa
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Menke
RE/MAX Pride-Ottumwa
List Price
$179,000
Sold Price
$158,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,000
-11.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.77%
Original Mortgage
$126,400
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
Assumption

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2006
Sold by
Thibeault Jason T and Thibeault Corie L
Bought by
Clifton Tamm L

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2005
Sold by
Cooper David B and Cooper Susan K
Bought by
Thibeault Jason T and Thibeault Corie L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$126,666
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $158,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $128,000 None Available
Joint Tenancy Deed $124,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $69,681 New Conventional
Previous Owner $148,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $126,400 Assumption
Previous Owner $77,995 New Conventional
Previous Owner $126,666 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/10/2017 11/10/17 Sold $148,000 -4.5% $124 / Sq Ft
11/02/2017 11/02/17 Pending -- -- --
09/01/2017 09/01/17 For Sale $155,000 +2.6% $130 / Sq Ft
11/16/2016 11/16/16 Sold $151,000 -6.2% $127 / Sq Ft
10/28/2016 10/28/16 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2016 08/15/16 For Sale $161,000 +1.9% $135 / Sq Ft
03/14/2014 03/14/14 Sold $158,000 -11.7% $78 / Sq Ft
02/13/2014 02/13/14 Pending -- -- --
08/30/2013 08/30/13 For Sale $179,000 -- $88 / Sq Ft
Source: NoCoast MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,134 $218,310 $16,540 $201,770
2023 $3,888 $218,310 $16,540 $201,770
2022 $3,920 $171,600 $16,540 $155,060
2021 $4,132 $162,750 $16,540 $146,210
2020 $3,436 $142,410 $16,540 $125,870
2019 $3,516 $142,410 $0 $0
2018 $3,406 $142,410 $0 $0
2017 $3,406 $142,410 $0 $0
2016 $3,242 $138,439 $0 $0
2015 $3,248 $138,439 $0 $0
2014 -- $138,439 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NoCoast MLS

MLS Number: NOC5386443

NoCoast MLS

APN: 007417090006000