Step into timeless charm with this gorgeous three-bedroom Craftsman home! Rich with character, this beauty showcases natural wood accents, custom built-ins, cozy fireplaces, and thoughtful touches throughout. The welcoming foyer, highlighted by an open staircase, seamlessly connects to an expansive living room and a versatile den. Wander down the hall to discover a spacious country kitchen featuring brand-new countertops, opening into a sun-drenched family room that stretches across the back of the house—perfect for gatherings and relaxing alike. Outside, enjoy a private, fenced backyard complete with a deck and a detached two-car garage with a double concrete driveway. There's even a dedicated craft studio ready for your creative projects. Main floor laundry hookups offer added convenience, and the basement holds potential for an office, hobby space, or non-conforming fourth bedroom. This is more than a home—it's a lifestyle waiting for you to make it yours.
Pending
$188,000
1204 Chester Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
3beds
2,420sqft
Est.:
SingleFamily
Built in 1915
0.34 Acres Lot
$186,300 Zestimate®
$78/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplacesSun-drenched family roomNatural wood accentsCustom built-insDetached two-car garagePrivate fenced backyardSpacious country kitchen
- 37 days
- on Zillow |
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 24, 2025 at 06:29am
Listed by:
Jim Clingman 641-777-3468,
Bridge City Realty,
Sarah Johnson 641-680-6136,
Bridge City Realty
Source: NoCoast MLS,MLS#: 6325725
Originating MLS: Southeast Iowa Regional MLS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Features: Main Floor 1/2 Bath, Upper Level Full Bath
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: 2 Story/High/Vaulted Ceil, Family Room, Main Level
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Basement
- Area: 1152
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Sun Room, Other, Entrance Foyer, Interior Trim(Mixed)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Full,Other
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,420 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,420
- Finished area below ground: 144
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Electric, Storage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions(Oversized Two-Car Plus Studio)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 147
- Features: Other
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop, Storage
- Parcel number: 007417540125000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Other
Condition
- Previously Owned
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Ottumwa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $78/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $198,520
- Annual tax amount: $4,087
- Date on market: 3/19/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Two Fireplaces, Two-Car Detached Garage, Studio/Workshop, Fenced Yard, Deck
- Road surface type: Paved
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