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    147 N Ward Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501

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    $130,000

    MULTI_FAMILY - Ottumwa, IA

    Property size:
    1,482 SF
    Lot size:
    0.10 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $87/SF
    Added:
    Feb 10, 2026
    Days on Market:
    110
    Last Refresh:
    May 31 at 9:06 pm

    Property Features for 147 N Ward Street

    General Information

    Property type
    Residential Multi Family
    Property subtype
    Other
    Basement
    Unfinished
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    7417190082000
    Size
    1,482 SF
    Lot size
    0.10 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Year
    2024
    Tax Description
    R S SMITH'S 3RD ADD N 1/2 LOT 14 BLK 10 (147 N WARD)
    Tax Annual Amount
    770

    Utilities

    Heating system
    Forced Air
    Water source
    Public

    Building Details

    Year built
    1920
    Number of units
    3
    Building materials
    Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding

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    Listing Contact
    Lonnie Lunsford

    Listing agent Lonnie Lunsford License #***

    Listing office Team Real Estate 107 S Court St #7, Ottumwa, IA

    Listing date Feb 10, 2026

    MLS# 6335500 Listing URL

    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.

    HighLights

    • Move‑in‑ready 3‑Plex ideal for investors.
    • Remodeled units with new electric and plumbing.
    • Steady rental income stream.
    • Separate electric meters for each unit.
    • Each unit has 1 bedroom, 1 bath, living room, and kitchen.
    • Located near downtown and shopping.

    Overview

    This move-in-ready 3-plex is located near downtown and shopping in Ottumwa, Iowa. The property has been remodeled and features new electric and plumbing throughout the building. Ideal for investors seeking steady income, the building contains separate electric meters, allowing each tenant to pay their own electric bill. Each of the three units includes one bedroom, one bathroom, a living room, and a kitchen. The property size is 1482 square feet and the lot size is 0.1 acres. This property offers a healthy rental income stream.

    Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

    Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

    NOI Build-Up
    Vacancy
    income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
    EGI (Effective Gross Income)
    gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
    OpEx (Operating Expenses)
    recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
    NOI (Net Operating Income)
    income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $13.3k $9.00
    − Vacancy −$1.2k −$0.81
    EGI $12.1k $8.19
    − OpEx −$3.6k −$2.46
    NOI $8.5k $5.73
    1,482 SF · lease $9.00/SF/yr · vacancy 9.00% · expense 30.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Multifamily LT 5
    $121.4K
    $106.2K – $141.6K (±1% cap)
    NOI $8,496 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.54%
    Second Best
    Apartment 5plus
    $116.1K
    $101.6K – $135.4K (±1% cap)
    NOI $8,125 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.25%
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $324.2K
    $283.7K – $378.2K (±1% cap)
    NOI $22,692 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 17.46%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Triplexes

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Daycare Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Ottumwa
    County
    Wapello
    State
    Iowa
    Longitude
    -92.423723
    Latitude
    41.003671

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Triplex - Remodeled 3-plex near downtown Ottumwa, ideal for investors.
    Where is this triplex located?
    The property is located at 147 N Ward Street Ottumwa, IA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $130,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Move‑in‑ready 3‑Plex ideal for investors.; Remodeled units with new electric and plumbing.; Steady rental income stream.
    (641) 226-2235
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    Listing Contact
    Lonnie Lunsford
    Real Estate License ID: ***
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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