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!
Sold for $325,000
$325,000
228 5th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
4beds
2baths
2,914sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
6,098.4 Square Feet Lot
$361,600 Zestimate®
$112/sqft
$2,051 Estimated rent
Home value
$361,600
$344,000 - $380,000
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
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 sqft
- 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 & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Council Bluffs
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/27/2023 | Sold | $325,000$112/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #23-1345 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2023 | Contingent | $325,000$112/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #23-1345 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2023 | Listed for sale | $325,000+45.7%$112/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #23-1345 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2017 | Sold | $223,000-4.1%$77/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2017 | Price change | $232,500-2.1%$80/sqft |
Source: Heartland Properties #17-580 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2017 | Listed for sale | $237,500$82/sqft |
Source: Heartland Properties #17-580 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Bloomer Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Gerald W Kirn Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 3/10Abraham 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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