Will my home sell in Ottumwa?

It depends on price and presentation. Ottumwa's Sold Score is 50/100 (Fair Chance of Selling) as of September 2026, which puts the market in the middle — neither hot nor stalled. Buyers are converting active listings into contracts at a pending ratio of 0.34, the strongest single indicator that homes are moving. Inventory is up +22.5% year over year — your home is competing with more options. The typical home in Ottumwa sits 54 days on market before going under contract. Only 25.0% of listings have cut price, a sign sellers are pricing close to what the market will bear. Bottom line: in Ottumwa right now, your sale outcome is driven more by **list price and condition** than by macro market timing. A pricing analysis against the comps in your specific neighborhood is the best next step. — Live indicators (September 2026): Sold Score: 50/100 (Fair Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 0.34 · Inventory YoY: +22.5% · Median days on market: 54 · Sellers cutting price: 25.0% · Median listing price: $154,000 (-9.9% YoY)