Move in ready and full of character, this beautifully updated 3 bed, 3 bath home offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Council Bluffs History. Built in 1880 and relocated to a premiere hilltop location, this home overlooks the Lincoln Monument and boasts sweeping views of the Omaha skyline. Inside you will find tall ceilings, gleaming wood floors, and new floor length windows that fill the home with natural light. The renovated kitchen and all 3 bathrooms combine modern finishes and timeless style. The main level includes a bedroom with an en-suite bath, main floor laundry and 1/2 bath while the second floor features 2 more bedrooms plus a flexible office. Additional highlights include: Dual zone heating and cooling (separate systems for each floor) Formal dining room + eat in kitch
Sold for $285,000
$285,000
312 Lafayette Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
3beds
3baths
1,811sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
9,147 Square Feet Lot
$296,600 Zestimate®
$157/sqft
$2,020 Estimated rent
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Listed by:
Ashley Wells 402-490-3003,
BHHS Ambassador - CB,
Jay Kathol 402-618-2454,
BHHS Ambassador - CB
Bought with:
Ashley Wells, S70314000
BHHS Ambassador - CB
Source: SWIAR,MLS#: 25-832
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,811
- Total interior livable area: 1,811 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,811
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
Lot
- Size: 9,147 Square Feet
- Dimensions: .21 ac
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 7544 25 339 001
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Concrete
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Council Bluffs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $157/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $287,100
- Annual tax amount: $4,526
- Date on market: 5/9/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/11/2025 | Sold | $285,000-5%$157/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-832 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2025 | Pending sale | $299,900$166/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-832 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,900+20%$166/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-832 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  Hubzu REO #90117145840 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2025 | Pending sale | -- |
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| 1/27/2023 | Sold | $250,000+0%$138/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #22-2279 Report a problem | ||
| 12/21/2022 | Pending sale | $249,900$138/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #22-2279 Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2022 | Listed for sale | $249,900+78.6%$138/sqft |
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| 7/12/2022 | Sold | $139,900$77/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #22-980 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2022 | Pending sale | $139,900+210.9%$77/sqft |
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| 1/23/2014 | Sold | $45,000-6.1%$25/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/13/2013 | Listed for sale | $47,900$26/sqft |
Source: Key Real Estate #13-2464 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2013 | Listing removed | $47,900$26/sqft |
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| 10/31/2013 | Listed for sale | $47,900$26/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,526 -4.7% | $287,100 +15.5% |
| 2024 | $4,748 +53.2% | $248,600 |
| 2023 | $3,100 +2% | $248,600 +91.8% |
| 2022 | $3,040 +11.2% | $129,600 |
| 2021 | $2,734 +0.5% | $129,600 +18.4% |
| 2020 | $2,720 -3.4% | $109,500 |
| 2019 | $2,816 +2% | $109,500 |
| 2018 | $2,762 +86.1% | $109,500 +88.1% |
| 2017 | $1,484 +2.2% | $58,200 |
| 2015 | $1,452 -44.7% | $58,200 -44.7% |
| 2014 | $2,626 | $105,162 |
| 2013 | -- | $105,162 |
| 2012 | -- | $105,162 |
| 2011 | -- | $105,162 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $110,696 |
| 2009 | -- | $110,696 |
| 2007 | $1,860 -0.1% | $110,696 +8% |
| 2006 | $1,862 +9.1% | $102,496 |
| 2005 | $1,706 | -- |
| 2002 | -- | $91,514 |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | $1,468 | $44,423 |
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Neighborhood: 51503
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Hoover Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Gerald W Kirn Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 2/10Abraham Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hoover
- 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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