# 12655 Highway 149, Ottumwa, IA 52501

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/2ba single family, $349,000 ($149/sqft), built 1953, 2,344 sqft.
> Fireplace, A/C. Est. $1,867/mo. Listed 101 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $349,000 |
| Price/sqft | $149 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 full |
| Square Feet | 2,344 |
| Year Built | 1953 |
| Lot Size | 35,719 sqft (0.82 acres) |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 101 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,765 |
| Estimated Insurance | $102 |
| **Total** | **$1,867** |

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace
- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1953
- 0.82 acre lot
- Fireplace

## Description

### Agent Description
Enjoy the best of both worlds with this close-in rural property offering a peaceful setting, the convenience of town, and lower county taxes. Nearly $40,000 in insurance-funded exterior improvements are being completed, including a new roof on the home, detached garage and storage shed, new soffits, new front siding, and fresh exterior paint. This well-maintained, move-in ready home shows pride of ownership throughout. The main level features a bright kitchen with Corian countertops, quality cabinetry, built-in cooktop, double ovens, tile backsplash, and dining area. The spacious living room offers a corner stone fireplace with built-ins. The primary bedroom includes two closets, while the updated bath features a tiled walk-in shower with glass doors and storage niches. The finished lower level includes a large family room with a linear fireplace, a bedroom with egress window, a bathroom and a laundry/utility room with storage. Outside, enjoy a large deck connected to a functional breezeway with easy access to the backyard, workshop, attached garage, third-car garage, and storage shed. Mature landscaping, rock beds, updated lighting, exterior security lighting, and numerous interior updates complete this exceptional property.

## Location

- **Address:** 12655 Highway 149, Ottumwa, IA 52501
- **County:** Wapello
- **Coordinates:** 41.071494, -92.409164
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.071494,-92.409164

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Derek Gates
- **Brokerage:** Ottumwa Realty
- **Phone:** 6417772150

## Primary Photo

![12655 Highway 149 - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/84a63cdabacc0e3c6a9ad5b7b9af4e1dl-f409207492r.jpg)

*78 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/12655-highway-149-ottumwa-ia-52501-6336612)*

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**MLS#:** 6336612 | **Updated:** 2026-08-02
**Source:** listhub

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