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    $353,400

    228 5th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

    4beds
    2baths
    2,914sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1900
    6,098 Square Feet Lot
    $353,400 Zestimate®
    $121/sqft
    $2,217 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $353,400

    $336,000 - $371,000

    $2,217/mo

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    What's special

    CONTRACT PENDING - subject to 48 hour first right of refusal. Character & craftsmanship abound in this remarkable foursquare situated in Council Bluffs' historic district. This awe-inspiring home offers a rare blend of timeless elegance & modern upgrades, featuring 4+ bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms. You'll be captivated by the custom design throughout yet original features maintained such as hardwood floors, pocket doors, fireplace, open staircase and servant stairs! New electrical service along with spray foam in entire attic recently added for upgraded safety and efficiency. Outdoors features a private patio area in a secluded fenced oasis and detached garage. This home that was featured in the 2022 Holiday Historic Home tour could be yours!

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    Listed by:

    Lyndsay Schaben 712-326-7746,

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group

    Bought with:

    Amber Marie Peters, S66537000

    kwELITE Omaha

    Source: SWIAR,MLS#: 23-1345

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Laundry: In Basement
    Features
    • Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Basement: Full,Partially Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Gas Log
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,914
    • Total interior livable area: 2,914 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,114
    • Finished area below ground: 800

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street, Garage Door Opener
    • Has garage: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Patio & porch: Patio, Deck, Porch
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 6,098 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: .14
    Details
    • Parcel number: 7544 36 252 009

    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, 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: $121/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $343,200
    • Annual tax amount: $6,288
    • Date on market: 8/9/2023
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/27/2023Sold$325,000$112/sqft
    Source: SWIAR #23-1345 Report a problem
    8/29/2023Contingent$325,000$112/sqft
    Source: SWIAR #23-1345 Report a problem
    8/9/2023Listed for sale$325,000+45.7%$112/sqft
    Source: SWIAR #23-1345 Report a problem
    8/18/2017Sold$223,000-4.1%$77/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/15/2017Price change$232,500-2.1%$80/sqft
    Source: Heartland Properties #17-580 Report a problem
    3/28/2017Listed for sale$237,500$82/sqft
    Source: Heartland Properties #17-580 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,288 +18.3%$343,200 +9.9%
    2024$5,314 -1.4%$312,200 +17.1%
    2023$5,388 +2%$266,500 +18.3%
    2022$5,284 -3.9%$225,200
    2021$5,498 +0.5%$225,200 +2.3%
    2020$5,470 -3.4%$220,200
    2019$5,662 +98.2%$220,200
    2018$2,856 +7%$220,200 +94.5%
    2017$2,670 +2.5%$113,210
    2015$2,606 -0.2%$113,210
    2014$2,610 $113,210
    2013-- $113,210
    2012-- $113,210
    2011-- $113,210 -5%
    2010-- $119,169
    2009-- $119,169
    2007$2,014 -0.1%$119,169 +8%
    2006$2,016 +9.1%$110,342
    2005$1,848 --
    2002-- $98,520
    2001-- --
    2000$1,594 $47,824
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Huntington Avenue

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    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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