Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Ottumwa, IA

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Investment Property for Sale in Ottumwa, IA

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
1103 N Traul Avenue Ottumwa, IA Outstanding small acreage in Ottumwa city limits on a hard surface road. Near the hospital...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,504 sq.ft.	$203,700	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 7.3% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2067 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 7.3%
124 W Alta Vista Ottumwa, IA Welcome home to this charming 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Tudor filled with character and timeless...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,060 sq.ft.	$244,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 9.46% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2897 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 9.46%
53 Woodshire Drive Ottumwa, IA Once in a life time executive home sitting on over 9 acres in town on the north side of Ot...	5 beds \| 5 baths \| 3,281 sq.ft.	$445,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 5.85% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3849 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 5.85%
121 Vogel Avenue Ottumwa, IA Beautiful 4 Bedroom, 3 bath house in Ottumwa's Historic Vogel Neighborhood. 2 car detached...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,169 sq.ft.	$239,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 6.22% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2170 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 6.22%
710 N Foster Avenue Ottumwa, IA Stylishly updated 4 bedroom, 2 bath home located on 2 lots on the north side of Ottumwa! T...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,482 sq.ft.	$160,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 8.08% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1778 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 8.08%
742 Pocahontas Lane Ottumwa, IA This home at the end of a quiet lane is nearly maintenance free with metal siding plus a 2...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,162 sq.ft.	$160,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 8.6% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1776 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 8.6%
324 Elmdale Avenue Ottumwa, IA Recently updated ranch home located on Ottumwa's desirable north side in the Elmdale area,...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,232 sq.ft.	$162,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.06% Traditional cash on cash: 9.26% Airbnb Rental Income: $955 Traditional Rental Income: $1874 Airbnb ROI: 1.06% Traditional ROI: 9.26%
746 Lake Road Ottumwa, IA Let me guess... you've been waiting for something with a little land, a great view, and st...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,704 sq.ft.	$185,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 10.98% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2523 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 10.98%
108 Deppe Lane Ottumwa, IA Here is your opportunity to get into an affordable ranch in a great Northside location. 3 ...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,312 sq.ft.	$230,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 5.68% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1990 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 5.68%
3 Sussex Place Ottumwa, IA If you are ready to have the home you deserve, you could make 3 Sussex Place your new addr...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,086 sq.ft.	$249,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.97% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1655 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.97%
5 Silverwood Drive Ottumwa, IA Charming and move-in ready, this inviting 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers comfort, convenien...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 864 sq.ft.	$124,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 9.25% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1503 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 9.25%
1301 Steller Avenue Ottumwa, IA 1 Level Living!! Check out this spacious 2 bedroom home with 2 baths and washer/dryer on t...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,266 sq.ft.	$165,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.55% Traditional cash on cash: 6.52% Airbnb Rental Income: $955 Traditional Rental Income: $1547 Airbnb ROI: 0.55% Traditional ROI: 6.52%
13 Friendly Lane Ottumwa, IA Don't miss this move-in-ready, 2-bedroom, 2-car attached garage home. Enjoy early mornings...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,220 sq.ft.	$134,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.71% Traditional cash on cash: 8.3% Airbnb Rental Income: $955 Traditional Rental Income: $1460 Airbnb ROI: 1.71% Traditional ROI: 8.3%
323 E Manning Avenue Ottumwa, IA Completely updated and move-in ready! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home near the country club an...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 912 sq.ft.	$239,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.82% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1652 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.82%
1530 Swanson Avenue Ottumwa, IA Take a look at this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home featuring a spacious living room perfe...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,120 sq.ft.	$150,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 9.47% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1779 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 9.47%
122 N Johnson Avenue Ottumwa, IA Comfortable Living with Character & Modern Updates Welcome home to this charming 3-bedroom...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,092 sq.ft.	$155,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 10.24% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1947 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 10.24%
147 N Ward Street Ottumwa, IA Move-in-ready 3-Plex. Units remodeled and new electric and plumbing in the building. Ideal...	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| 1,482 sq.ft.	$130,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 5.74% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1010 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 5.74%
2 Birchwood Heights Dr. Ottumwa, IA Extraordinary home, previously featured with an 8 page article in The Iowan Magazine....an...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 6,074 sq.ft.	$389,500	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 6.13% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3358 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 6.13%
2310 E Main Street Ottumwa, IA Ring.... ring... Its not a spam call. That's right-we're calling all investors. This up/do...	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| 1,967 sq.ft.	$75,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 10.06% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1035 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 10.06%
322 S Davis Street Ottumwa, IA Nice well kept home waiting for you to make it your own. This 2 bedroom home on Ottumwa's ...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 816 sq.ft.	$130,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.47% Traditional cash on cash: 10.06% Airbnb Rental Income: $955 Traditional Rental Income: $1556 Airbnb ROI: 2.47% Traditional ROI: 10.06%
17792 Bluegrass Road Ottumwa, IA Perched atop a scenic hill on small, easy-to-maintain acreage, this beautifully kept large...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,092 sq.ft.	$249,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.17% Traditional cash on cash: 3.91% Airbnb Rental Income: $955 Traditional Rental Income: $1489 Airbnb ROI: 0.17% Traditional ROI: 3.91%
307 E Rochester Road Ottumwa, IA This stunning 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath modern home sits on a picturesque .41-acre lot in one of...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,132 sq.ft.	$234,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.51% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1582 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.51%
1212 Hutchinson Avenue Ottumwa, IA This beautiful 5 bedroom 4 bathroom home has been totally remodeled inside and out. It has...	5 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,120 sq.ft.	$295,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 10.74% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3433 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 10.74%
535 Osceola Street Ottumwa, IA Welcome to this charming and thoughtfully updated 3-bedroom home perfectly situated in one...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,008 sq.ft.	$132,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 11.1% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1816 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 11.1%
1414 N Elm Street Ottumwa, IA Beautiful 3-bedroom home on north side location near Memorial Park and close to north side...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,628 sq.ft.	$239,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 11.78% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3361 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 11.78%
101 W Alta Vista Avenue Ottumwa, IA Magnificent home, in one of Ottumwa's most sought after neighborhoods. Located directly ac...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,871 sq.ft.	$227,700	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 10.98% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3283 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 10.98%
9 Kingsley Drive Ottumwa, IA Welcome to this well-maintained ranch home in Ottumwa's desirable Kingsley neighborhood on...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,092 sq.ft.	$165,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 8.43% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1855 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 8.43%
726 Ellis Avenue Ottumwa, IA Step into this beautifully updated two-bedroom home located in a desirable south-side neig...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 792 sq.ft.	$125,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.57% Traditional cash on cash: 9.93% Airbnb Rental Income: $955 Traditional Rental Income: $1493 Airbnb ROI: 2.57% Traditional ROI: 9.93%
1119 N Court Ottumwa, IA Majestically perched on N. Court overlooking the neighborhood with conveniences readily as...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,350 sq.ft.	$189,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 11.95% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2769 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 11.95%
2402 N Court Ottumwa, IA Situated in a desirable North Side neighborhood on a spacious corner lot, this 3-bedroom, ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,635 sq.ft.	$199,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 10.14% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2374 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 10.14%
1404 N Van Buren Avenue Ottumwa, IA For the first time in over 30 years, this hidden gem is on the market-and it's packed with...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,264 sq.ft.	$185,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.33% Traditional cash on cash: 7.52% Airbnb Rental Income: $955 Traditional Rental Income: $1988 Airbnb ROI: -0.33% Traditional ROI: 7.52%
10 Bell Drive Ottumwa, IA This well-kept brick ranch sits on a large corner lot with endless potential for your drea...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,348 sq.ft.	$274,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 5.17% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2102 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 5.17%
444 Crestview Ottumwa, IA Offered for sale for the first time in 50 years! Excellent resale area, brick exterior, ov...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,074 sq.ft.	$149,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.06% Traditional cash on cash: 8.14% Airbnb Rental Income: $955 Traditional Rental Income: $1617 Airbnb ROI: 1.06% Traditional ROI: 8.14%

Real Estate investment in Ottumwa, IA

There are 91 properties for sale in the city of Ottumwa . The median list price in Ottumwa is $123,936 and the average price per square foot is $81. In June 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Ottumwa is 9.00%. The average monthly rental income in Ottumwa is $1,821.

Ottumwa, IA Real Estate Investing: FAQs for Buyers, Sellers and Investors

There are 91 investment properties available for sale in Ottumwa.

In 2026, the best neighborhood to buy investment property is Ottumwa.

The ROI for Long-Term is higher than the Short-Term in Ottumwa with average rental income of $1,821.

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Investment Property for Sale in Ottumwa, IA

1103 N Traul Avenue

Ottumwa, IA

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,504 sq.ft.

$203,700

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 7.3%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2067

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 7.3%

124 W Alta Vista

Ottumwa, IA

3 beds | 3 baths | 2,060 sq.ft.

$244,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 9.46%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2897

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 9.46%

53 Woodshire Drive

Ottumwa, IA

5 beds | 5 baths | 3,281 sq.ft.

$445,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 5.85%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $3849

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 5.85%

121 Vogel Avenue

Ottumwa, IA

4 beds | 3 baths | 2,169 sq.ft.

$239,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 6.22%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2170

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 6.22%

710 N Foster Avenue

Ottumwa, IA

4 beds | 2 baths | 1,482 sq.ft.

$160,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 8.08%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $1778

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 8.08%

742 Pocahontas Lane

Ottumwa, IA

3 beds | 1 baths | 1,162 sq.ft.

$160,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 8.6%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $1776

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 8.6%

324 Elmdale Avenue

Ottumwa, IA

2 beds | 2 baths | 1,232 sq.ft.

$162,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.06%

Traditional cash on cash: 9.26%

Airbnb Rental Income: $955

Traditional Rental Income: $1874

Airbnb ROI: 1.06%

Traditional ROI: 9.26%

746 Lake Road

Ottumwa, IA

4 beds | 2 baths | 1,704 sq.ft.

$185,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 10.98%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2523

Airbnb ROI: N/A