# 838 Wabash Avenue, Ottumwa, IA 52501 > **TL;DR:** 2bd/1ba single family, $65,000 ($75/sqft), built 1920, 864 sqft. > A/C. Est. $348/mo. Listed 40 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $65,000 | | Price/sqft | $75 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 full | | Square Feet | 864 | | Year Built | 1920 | | Lot Size | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) | | Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 40 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $329 | | Estimated Insurance | $19 | | **Total** | **$348** | ## Key Amenities - A/C ## Property Highlights - Built in 1920 - 0.15 acre lot ## Description ### Agent Description I HAD THE GREAT IDEA TO BUY THIS HOUSE EARLIER THIS YEAR... The plan was to turn it into a rental. My wife did not exactly share my enthusiasm for that plan, which caused a bit of a debate around our house. You know who won? Well... let's just say I'm writing a listing description instead of a rental ad. So here we are! This 2-bedroom Southside home has some great potential and a fenced-in backyard with large gates, which is a feature I personally really appreciate. When I go over to mow, I can drive my rider right through the gate and knock the whole thing out in no time. There's also an additional building on the property that offers possibilities for the next owner to decide what makes the most sense for it. The basement is another space that could be put to work depending on your plans, and yes... there's even a bathroom down there! It may need a little creativity to make it your own, but that's where the fun begins. I bought this house because I saw potential in it, and I still think there's plenty of potential here for someone willing to put their own ideas into it. Be like me and buy this house... but unlike me, actually follow through on your plan! One of the owners is a lic Realtor in Iowa ## Location - **Address:** 838 Wabash Avenue, Ottumwa, IA 52501 - **County:** Wapello - **Coordinates:** 41.000941, -92.412547 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.000941,-92.412547 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Derek Gates - **Brokerage:** Ottumwa Realty - **Broker Phone:** 641-683-7653 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/838-Wabash-Ave_Ottumwa_IA_52501_M85765-06016?f=listhub&s=NCMLSIA&m=6342936&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![838 Wabash Avenue - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8aacb26128724314437748c38e7e5297l-f208339825r.jpg) ![838 Wabash Avenue - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8aacb26128724314437748c38e7e5297l-f2540851672r.jpg) ![838 Wabash Avenue - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8aacb26128724314437748c38e7e5297l-f380524311r.jpg) ![838 Wabash Avenue - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8aacb26128724314437748c38e7e5297l-f3024840225r.jpg) ![838 Wabash Avenue - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8aacb26128724314437748c38e7e5297l-f2007108944r.jpg) ![838 Wabash Avenue - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8aacb26128724314437748c38e7e5297l-f3700074016r.jpg) ![838 Wabash Avenue - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8aacb26128724314437748c38e7e5297l-f2717579228r.jpg) ![838 Wabash Avenue - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8aacb26128724314437748c38e7e5297l-f1571065099r.jpg) ![838 Wabash Avenue - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8aacb26128724314437748c38e7e5297l-f3837101195r.jpg) ![838 Wabash Avenue - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8aacb26128724314437748c38e7e5297l-f2194625609r.jpg) ![838 Wabash Avenue - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8aacb26128724314437748c38e7e5297l-f1862283045r.jpg) ![838 Wabash Avenue - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8aacb26128724314437748c38e7e5297l-f2934240073r.jpg) ![838 Wabash Avenue - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8aacb26128724314437748c38e7e5297l-f3826543254r.jpg) ![838 Wabash Avenue - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8aacb26128724314437748c38e7e5297l-f936919424r.jpg) ![838 Wabash Avenue - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8aacb26128724314437748c38e7e5297l-f1400786748r.jpg) ![838 Wabash Avenue - Photo 16](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8aacb26128724314437748c38e7e5297l-f2797891245r.jpg) ![838 Wabash Avenue - Photo 17](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8aacb26128724314437748c38e7e5297l-f2943337988r.jpg) ![838 Wabash Avenue - Photo 18](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8aacb26128724314437748c38e7e5297l-f2799805941r.jpg) ![838 Wabash Avenue - Photo 19](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8aacb26128724314437748c38e7e5297l-f822156861r.jpg) ![838 Wabash Avenue - Photo 20](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8aacb26128724314437748c38e7e5297l-f2799805941r.jpg) ![838 Wabash Avenue - Photo 21](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8aacb26128724314437748c38e7e5297l-f1543223162r.jpg) ![838 Wabash Avenue - Photo 22](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8aacb26128724314437748c38e7e5297l-f3978904115r.jpg) ![838 Wabash Avenue - Photo 23](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8aacb26128724314437748c38e7e5297l-f4133938342r.jpg) ![838 Wabash Avenue - Photo 24](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8aacb26128724314437748c38e7e5297l-f3897666679r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 6342936 | **Updated:** 2026-10-30 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 NoCoast MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/838-wabash-avenue-ottumwa-ia-52501-3a0003ea707e4bd191cef38d0afcbe3e) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/838-wabash-avenue-ottumwa-ia-52501-3a0003ea707e4bd191cef38d0afcbe3e#listing", "url": "https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/838-wabash-avenue-ottumwa-ia-52501-3a0003ea707e4bd191cef38d0afcbe3e", "name": "838 Wabash Avenue, Ottumwa, IA 52501", "description": "I HAD THE GREAT IDEA TO BUY THIS HOUSE EARLIER THIS YEAR... The plan was to turn it into a rental. My wife did not exactly share my enthusiasm for that plan, which caused a bit of a debate around our house. You know who won? 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