Updated 1.5-story home near downtown Council Bluffs. Built in 1900, this 3-bed, 1-bath property offers 1,022 sq ft of finished space. The main level includes luxury vinyl plank flooring, a bedroom, an updated kitchen, and a remodeled bath with custom tile work. The upper level features two additional bedrooms with new carpet. Major mechanical updates include a newer roof, furnace, central AC, and water heater. The exterior features an enclosed front porch with scenic town views, new concrete entry steps, an engineered retaining wall, and a private rear patio with a new privacy fence. Zero down payment financing options may be available. Convenient access to local amenities and transit.
For sale
$154,900
215 Franklin Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
3beds
1baths
1,022sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,158/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
4,950 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$152/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Engineered retaining wallUpdated kitchenLuxury vinyl plank flooringNew carpetNewer roof
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Christopher Stjernholm 402-448-6893,
Trelora Realty, Inc.
Source: SWIAR,MLS#: 26-1556
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Other
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,022
- Total interior livable area: 1,022 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,022
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
Lot
- Size: 4,950 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4950 sq feet
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 754330356004
- Zoning: R-3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Eubanks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Council Bluffs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $152/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $149,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,712
- Date on market: 7/21/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $154,900+14.7%$152/sqft |
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| 6/28/2025 | Listing removed | $1,415$1/sqft |
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| 6/18/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,415$1/sqft |
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| 6/7/2025 | Listing removed | $1,415$1/sqft |
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| 6/4/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,415+34.8%$1/sqft |
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| 8/14/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/9/2023 | Price change | $1,050-27.6%$1/sqft |
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| 7/27/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,450$1/sqft |
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| 7/13/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/12/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,450+12%$1/sqft |
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| 7/10/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/22/2023 | Price change | $1,295-10.7%$1/sqft |
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| 6/6/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,450$1/sqft |
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| 10/2/2021 | Sold | $135,000$132/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #21-1741 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2021 | Pending sale | $135,000$132/sqft |
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| 9/2/2021 | Listed for sale | $135,000+178.4%$132/sqft |
Source:  GPRMLS #22120910 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2020 | Listing removed | $48,500$47/sqft |
Source: BHHS Ambassador Real Estate #19-2440 Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2019 | Listed for sale | $48,500+26%$47/sqft |
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| 5/10/2019 | Sold | $38,500+196.2%$38/sqft |
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| 11/11/2013 | Sold | $13,000-31.6%$13/sqft |
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| 9/28/2013 | Listed for sale | $19,000$19/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,712 +1% | $149,200 +10.8% |
| 2024 | $2,684 -9.8% | $134,600 |
| 2023 | $2,974 +90.4% | $134,600 +8.3% |
| 2022 | $1,562 +22.4% | $124,300 +86.6% |
| 2021 | $1,276 +0.5% | $66,600 +30.3% |
| 2020 | $1,270 -3.3% | $51,101 |
| 2019 | $1,314 +1.9% | $51,101 |
| 2018 | $1,290 -1.1% | $51,101 |
| 2017 | $1,304 -2.7% | $51,101 |
| 2015 | $1,340 +1.2% | $51,101 |
| 2014 | $1,324 | $51,101 |
| 2013 | -- | $51,101 |
| 2012 | -- | $51,101 |
| 2011 | -- | $51,101 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $53,791 |
| 2009 | -- | $53,791 |
| 2007 | $826 +0.5% | $53,791 +8% |
| 2006 | $822 +10.2% | $49,806 |
| 2005 | $746 | -- |
| 2002 | -- | $44,470 |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | $620 | $21,587 |
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Neighborhood: Huntington Avenue
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Hoover Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Gerald W Kirn Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Abraham Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hoover
- Middle: Gerald W Kirn
- High: Abraham Lincoln
Source: SWIAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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