This east end 3 bedroom 1.5 bath 2-story home combines classic charm with modern touches. Off street parking in rear, covered porch, stainless steel appliances. Main-floor laundry with a stackable washer and dryer, and a large half bath. Recent updates include new privacy fence and windows. The clean, dry basement offers great potential for additional storage or projects. Enjoy a large back patio, a storage shed, and alley access that leads directly to the backyard. This home is move-in ready
Sold for $186,500
$186,500
308 Elder St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
3beds
2baths
1,612sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$194,500 Zestimate®
$116/sqft
$1,690 Estimated rent
Home value
$194,500
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Listed by:
Parker Smith 402-212-8895,
BHHS Ambassador - CB
Bought with:
Michael A Garcia, S72396000
BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
Source: SWIAR,MLS#: 25-946
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Gas, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Basement: Partial,Other,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,612
- Total interior livable area: 1,612 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,612
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
Lot
- Dimensions: 47x51x155x155
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 7544 25 407 013
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Concrete
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Other
Location
- Region: Council Bluffs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $116/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $158,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,854
- Date on market: 5/22/2025
- Listing terms: Other,Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2025 | Sold | $186,500+5.1%$116/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-946 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2025 | Contingent | $177,500$110/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-946 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $177,500+20.3%$110/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-946 Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2024 | Sold | $147,500-7.8%$92/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #24-2222 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2024 | Contingent | $159,900$99/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #24-2222 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $159,900-5.9%$99/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #24-2222 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2024 | Listing removed | $170,000$105/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #24-2001 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2024 | Price change | $170,000-5.5%$105/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #24-2001 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $179,900+89.4%$112/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #24-2001 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2012 | Sold | $95,000+35.9%$59/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2009 | Listing removed | $69,900$43/sqft |
Source: Heartland Properties #09-651 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2009 | Listed for sale | $69,900$43/sqft |
Source: NCI #09-651 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,854 +1.2% | $158,600 +4.4% |
| 2024 | $2,820 +7.1% | $151,900 |
| 2023 | $2,634 +2% | $151,900 +27.6% |
| 2022 | $2,582 +26% | $119,000 |
| 2021 | $2,050 +0.8% | $119,000 +31.2% |
| 2020 | $2,034 -3.7% | $90,700 |
| 2019 | $2,112 +2.1% | $90,700 |
| 2018 | $2,068 -1.3% | $90,700 |
| 2017 | $2,096 +2.5% | $90,700 |
| 2015 | $2,044 -0.2% | $90,700 |
| 2014 | $2,048 | $90,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $90,700 +36.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $66,548 |
| 2011 | -- | $66,548 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $70,050 |
| 2009 | -- | $70,050 |
| 2007 | $1,274 -0.5% | $70,050 +8% |
| 2006 | $1,280 | $64,861 +12% |
| 2002 | -- | $57,911 |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | $794 | $28,112 |
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Neighborhood: Oakland-Fairview
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Hoover Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Gerald W Kirn Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Abraham Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lewis & Clark
- 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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