For sale
$260,000
3beds
2baths
1,646sqft
1228 E Washington Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
3beds
2baths
1,646sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1960
7,840 sqft
Garage
$158 price/sqft
What's special
Cozy covered front porch
Welcome to this charming 1.5-story home in Council Bluffs, where character and timeless charm meet comfortable everyday living! Newly renovated throughout while still retaining the classic charm! Start your mornings or unwind in the evenings on the cozy covered front porch before stepping inside to a well-maintained home filled with warmth ...
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Likely to sell faster than
Source: SWIAR,MLS#: 26-1638
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Living Room
Kitchen
Dining Room
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeff Forman 402-968-7140,
BHHS Ambassador - CB
Source: SWIAR,MLS#: 26-1638
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,646
- Total interior livable area: 1,646 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,646
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Patio, Deck, Porch
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Dimensions: .18
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 7543 30 105 022
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Other
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Babbitt Place
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Council Bluffs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $158/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $271,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,418
- Date on market: 8/1/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $260,000+116.7%$158/sqft |
Source:  GPRMLS #22621643 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2023 | Sold | $120,000+12.1%$73/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #23-406 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2023 | Pending sale | $107,000$65/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #23-406 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2023 | Listed for sale | $107,000$65/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #23-406 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,418 -32% | $271,000 +125.6% |
| 2024 | $3,556 +30.4% | $120,100 -32.7% |
| 2023 | $2,726 +2.1% | $178,400 +41.4% |
| 2022 | $2,670 -6.4% | $126,200 |
| 2021 | $2,854 +19.2% | $126,200 |
| 2020 | $2,394 +80.1% | $126,200 +16.2% |
| 2019 | $1,329 -45.4% | $108,592 |
| 2018 | $2,436 -1.3% | $108,592 |
| 2017 | $2,468 +2.5% | $108,592 |
| 2015 | $2,408 -3.5% | $108,592 |
| 2014 | $2,496 | $108,592 |
| 2013 | -- | $108,592 |
| 2012 | -- | $108,592 |
| 2011 | -- | $108,592 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $114,307 |
| 2009 | -- | $114,307 |
| 2007 | $1,846 -0.1% | $114,307 +8% |
| 2006 | $1,848 +9.5% | $105,840 |
| 2005 | $1,688 | -- |
| 2002 | -- | $91,800 |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | $1,654 | $44,562 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,636/mo
Principal & interest
$1339
Property taxes
$297
Estimated market value
$254,500
$242,000 - $267,000
$1,681/mo
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Neighborhood: 51503
Nearby schools
Hoover Elementary School
Grades PK-5 • 0.1 miles8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
6/10Student Progress Rating
10/10Gerald W Kirn Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 0.3 miles5/10
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6/10Abraham Lincoln High School
Grades 9-12 • 1.5 miles2/10
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2/10College Readiness Rating
4/10Student Progress Rating
1/10