Welcome to 2516 3rd Avenue in Council Bluffs, Iowa! This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch-style home offers approximately 1,200 square feet of comfortable living space with a functional open floor plan designed for everyday living. The spacious kitchen provides ample cabinet and counter space, while the large primary bedroom features a walk-in closet for added convenience. Enjoy the ease of main-floor laundry, a detached 2-car garage, and a fully fenced backyard complete with a patio and garden area--perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Located close to schools, shopping, dining, and other local amenities, this move-in-ready home combines comfort, convenience, and value in a desirable Council Bluffs neighborhood. Newer roof and HVAC, double lot, and large detached garage.
Sold for $217,000
$217,000
2516 3rd Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
3beds
1baths
1,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$217,200 Zestimate®
$181/sqft
$1,757 Estimated rent
Home value
$217,200
$202,000 - $235,000
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Functional open floor planMain-floor laundryWalk-in closetLarge detached garageFully fenced backyardNewer roofGarden area
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Listed by:
Sean Kelly 402-681-0328,
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group
Bought with:
Michelle Hiers, B56908000
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group
Source: SWIAR,MLS#: 26-1256
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,200
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,200
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Asphalt, Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6534
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 7544 34 229 015
- Zoning: R-3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Wright
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Council Bluffs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $181/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $181,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,794
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Sold | $217,000+0.9%$181/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #26-1256 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2026 | Pending sale | $215,000$179/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #26-1256 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $215,000+95.5%$179/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #26-1256 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2016 | Sold | $110,000+14%$92/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #16-1878 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2009 | Sold | $96,500+41.9%$80/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2008 | Sold | $68,000$57/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,794 +1.3% | $181,300 +15.2% |
| 2024 | $2,758 -12.5% | $157,400 |
| 2023 | $3,152 +2.1% | $157,400 +9.3% |
| 2022 | $3,088 +13.4% | $144,000 |
| 2021 | $2,722 +0.8% | $144,000 +19.1% |
| 2020 | $2,700 +6.9% | $120,900 |
| 2019 | $2,526 +2.3% | $120,900 +9.9% |
| 2018 | $2,470 +3.2% | $110,000 +7.4% |
| 2017 | $2,394 -3.6% | $102,410 |
| 2015 | $2,484 -1% | $102,410 |
| 2014 | $2,508 | $102,410 |
| 2013 | -- | $102,410 |
| 2012 | -- | $102,410 |
| 2011 | -- | $102,410 +5.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $97,372 |
| 2009 | -- | $97,372 +8% |
| 2006 | $1,618 +9.2% | $90,160 |
| 2005 | $1,482 | -- |
| 2002 | -- | $75,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West End
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Edison Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Woodrow Wilson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 1/10Thomas Jefferson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Edison
- Middle: Woodrow Wilson
- High: Thomas Jefferson
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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