Wonderful Cheapish c.1900 Affordable Iowa Home $129K

OHU50K Notes $129,000

Let’s keep our fingers crossed that when a new buyer eventually gets this affordable Iowa home that they appreciate and respect all of the historic elements that have been untouched for more than a century. Mostly unpainted woodwork, fretwork, redeemable hardwood floors, butler’s bathroom pantry and those oval windows make this home a stunner.

House View featured at 359 N Marion St, Ottumwa, IA, 52501

Realtor Comments

Take a step back in time. 1st. time on the market! This house has been in the family for 124 years. This home has some beautiful natural woodwork and great curb appeal. This is a 3 bedroom home with 1 bath and original kitchen. The outside deck has a wonderful summer kitchen and the house sits on .34 acres. You watch the deer from your deck. The house does need some TLC but it’s a great opportunity to make this home your showcase. This house is not for rent.

3bed
1bath
Circa 1900

359 N Marion St, Ottumwa, IA 52501 $129,000

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Family History

This was the home of William Thomas Wilkinson (1864-1909) and his wife, Elizabeth Patterson Wilkinson (1866-1925). The couple married in 1888 and had three children, Margaret (who sadly passed away at 18 months), William Albert, and Elizabeth. The obituary below describes the Wilkinson couple as “sweethearts from childhood, and their home life was ideal.” I was a big blow for Elizabeth to lose William at the young age of 45, but from numerous newspaper articles in the social pages, she calmed her grief by entertaining family and friends quite often.

Mr. Wilkinson was the ultimate businessman with his fingers in a number of companies, including Wilkinson & Co. Drug Store, Wiklinson Tea Co, Kerfoot Clothing Co., Hall-Ekfelt Furniture Co., and Arnold Jewelry & Music Co.