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This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 328 E Main Street in Ottumwa, IA is listed for $335,000 ($127 per sqft). Built in 1880, the home offers 2,640 sqft of living space on a 0.07 acres lot.

Agent Description

A rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, income-generating mixed-use property in the heart of downtown Ottumwa. This handsome, historic, two-story brick building, offers immediate revenue from both floors and the kind of downtown presence that takes a long time to establish.

The first floor is configured as a working retail and bar/eatery space, currently home to two established local businesses with a loyal customer base and a recognized brand. The space is flexible, rent-ready, and suited to a wide range of commercial uses - retail, food and beverage, professional services, or creative enterprise.

New ownership can continue existing operations, welcome a new commercial tenant, or reimagine the space entirely. The second floor is a comfortable two-bedroom, one-bathroom, walk-up apartment currently generating income as a licensed short-term rental with verified SuperHost status on Airbnb - a designation that reflects documented guest demand and operational excellence and transfers significant value to a new owner.

The apartment converts readily to a long-term residential lease, with realistic monthly rental income for a qualified tenant. Additional upside includes the potential to add a rear deck overlooking the Des Moines River, enhancing the property's appeal for both commercial and residential occupants. Combined annual gross income potential from both floors nears $40,000 in passive rent alone. This is a property that works from day one.

Key Features

  • Built in 1880
  • 0.07 acre lot

Property Details

1 full
1880

Amenities

A/C

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,792/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$242
Interest$1,452
Insurance$98

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

328 E Main Street

Ottumwa, IA 52501

Property Details

Construction

Brick

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 328 E Main Street is listed at $335,000 ($127/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,452 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1880, 0.07 acre lot.

This property is listed by Trisha Rea and can be reached at 6416804274 or trisha@bridgecityrealty.com.

TR

Trisha Rea

Agent at Bridge City Realty

(641) 680-4274

Listed by Bridge City Realty · View on Broker Site

MLS# 6336940· Source: listhub· Updated 88 days ago

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328 E Main Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501

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