If you love historic homes, then this is a must-see! Built in 1855, this beautifully updated one-story cottage reflects the Greek Revival style of architecture and is the OLDEST home in the Willow/Bluff/3rd Street district. It features original wood floors, woodwork, fireplace, and the 8 ft doors are said to be from the old courthouse! This home is very spacious and has it all--4 beds, 2 full baths, 2 kitchens, formal dining, 3-seasons room, and a large backyard w/ fire pit. Updated kitchens, bath, and mechanicals. Private mother-in-law suite in basement w/ finished living space, kitchen, and separate entrance. Enjoy your morning coffee on the wrap-around porch or take in the views from the upper deck! All appliances stay.
Sold for $225,000
$225,000
225 Fairview Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
4beds
2baths
2,799sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1855
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$269,400 Zestimate®
$80/sqft
$2,117 Estimated rent
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$269,400
$256,000 - $286,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Leah Johnson 402-575-1911,
BHHS Ambassador - CB
Bought with:
Kerry McGrath, S68602000
BHHS Ambassador - CB
Source: SWIAR,MLS#: 23-1293
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement, Washer Hookup, Lower Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,799
- Total interior livable area: 2,799 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,249
- Finished area below ground: 550
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Deck, Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: .20 acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 7544 36 263 005
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Concrete
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1855
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Council Bluffs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $80/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $237,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,158
- Date on market: 8/4/2023
- Listing terms: Other,Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: BHHS broker feed Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2023 | Pending sale | $229,999+2.2%$82/sqft |
Source: BHHS broker feed #22319161 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2023 | Sold | $225,000-2.2%$80/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #23-1293 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2023 | Pending sale | $229,999$82/sqft |
Source:  GPRMLS #22319161 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2023 | Contingent | $229,999$82/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #23-1293 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2023 | Price change | $229,9990%$82/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #23-1293 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2023 | Listed for sale | $230,000+100%$82/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #23-1293 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2013 | Sold | $115,000-4.2%$41/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #13-1731 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2013 | Price change | $120,000-3.9%$43/sqft |
Source: Key Real Estate #13-1731 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2013 | Listed for sale | $124,900+178.2%$45/sqft |
Source: Heartland Properties #13-893 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2012 | Listing removed | $44,900$16/sqft |
Source: Key Real Estate #12-577 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2012 | Listed for sale | $44,900$16/sqft |
Source: Key Real Estate #12-577 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,158 +14.4% | $237,800 +9.7% |
| 2024 | $3,634 +20.9% | $216,700 +12.5% |
| 2023 | $3,006 +2% | $192,700 +43.3% |
| 2022 | $2,946 +10.9% | $134,500 |
| 2021 | $2,656 +0.7% | $134,500 +17% |
| 2020 | $2,638 -3.7% | $115,000 |
| 2019 | $2,738 +2.1% | $115,000 |
| 2018 | $2,682 -1.3% | $115,000 |
| 2017 | $2,716 -5.3% | $115,000 |
| 2015 | $2,868 -0.1% | $115,000 |
| 2014 | $2,872 | $115,000 +15.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $99,736 |
| 2012 | -- | $99,736 |
| 2011 | -- | $99,736 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $104,986 |
| 2009 | -- | $104,986 |
| 2007 | $1,756 -0.1% | $104,986 +8% |
| 2006 | $1,758 +9.2% | $97,209 |
| 2005 | $1,610 | -- |
| 2002 | -- | $86,794 |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | $1,564 | $42,132 |
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Neighborhood: Huntington Avenue
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Longfellow Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 5/10Gerald W Kirn Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 2/10Abraham Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bloomer
- 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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