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Updated 4-Unit Quadplex

524 N Wapello Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501

For Sale
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$160,000

Residential Income, Ottumwa, IA

Property Size1,824 SF
Lot Size0.16 Acres
Price / SF$87.72
Days on Market1

Property Features for 524 N Wapello Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Quadruplex
Basement Full
Directions From Fairfield: Head west on HWY 34 towards Ottumwa - Take exit 35 toward Pennsylvania Ave - Turn left onto 100th St - Turn left onto N Court St - Turn right onto Albany St - Turn left onto N Wapello St - Destination will be on the left
Standard status Active
APN 007413200024000
Size 1,824 SF
Lot size 0.16 Acres

Additional Details

Individually Metered Utilities unspecified utilities

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2024
Tax Description CURTS SUB OF GILMORE LOT 14(524 N WAPELLO UNITS 1-5)
Tax Annual Amount 1636
Legal Description CURTS SUB OF GILMORE LOT 14(524 N WAPELLO UNITS 1-5)

Utilities

Heating system Forced Air
Water source Public

Amenities

in-unit washer & dryer

Building Details

Year built 1890
Floors in Building 2
Number of units 4
Building materials Brick
Listing Agency: Fairfield Real Estate
Listed By: Amber Lyons · License #***
Added: Nov 6 Last Checked: Nov 6 at 6:06PM
MLS# 6344379

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Investment Insights

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This 1,824-square-foot brick quadplex contains four units on a 0.16-acre lot. Improvements include newer furnaces, hot water heaters, fuse boxes and appliances, with a washer and dryer in each unit. Interior work includes refreshed paint and carpet, vinyl flooring and remodeled bathrooms. The property was built in 1890 and has forced-air heating and public water.

Separate utility meters provide individual utility billing for occupants. The four-unit configuration and in-unit laundry are key physical features of the property.

Key Highlights

  • Four‑unit property with 1,824 square feet of building area
  • 0.16‑acre lot
  • Each unit includes a washer and dryer

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$10,457
Cap Rate
6.54%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$209,140 $209.1K
Cap Rate 7%
$149,386 $149.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$116,189 $116.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,824 SF
Gross rent
$16.4K $9.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.5K −$0.81/SF
EGI
$14.9K $8.19/SF
− OpEx
−$4.5K −$2.46/SF
NOI
$10.5K $5.73/SF
Area
Wapello County, IA
Vacancy
9.00%
Lease Rate
$9.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$209,140
Cap Rate 7%
$149,386
Cap Rate 9%
$116,189

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$149.4K
$130.7K – $174.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $10,457 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.54%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$142.9K
$125.0K – $166.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $10,001 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.25%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$399.0K
$349.1K – $465.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $27,929 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 17.46%
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Lease Details

4
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

612
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 52501, IA

30,313
Population
13,654
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
20%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
225.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
135
Density / Sq Mi
$59,091
Median Household Income
$40,173
Median Earnings
$955
Median Rent
$109,600
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Midwest region

6.5% 2022
7.5% 2023
7.8% 2024
8% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Quadplex - Separate utility meters allow residents to manage their own utility accounts.
Where is this quadplex located?
The property is located at 524 N Wapello Street Ottumwa, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $160,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Four‑unit property with 1,824 square feet of building area; 0.16‑acre lot; Each unit includes a washer and dryer
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