3431 5th Avenue in Council Bluffs is a charming and practical 2-bedroom, 1-bath home that offers comfortable living with great potential. The layout is efficient and easy to maintain, making it ideal for a first-time buyer, downsizer, or investor. One of the standout features is the full unfinished basement, providing plenty of storage space now and the opportunity to create additional living area, a workshop, or hobby space in the future. With its classic appeal and room to add value, this home is a solid option in an established neighborhood.
Sold for $169,000
$169,000
3431 5th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
2beds
1baths
886sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
5,663 Square Feet Lot
$169,900 Zestimate®
$191/sqft
$1,675 Estimated rent
Home value
$169,900
$138,000 - $209,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sean Kelly 402-681-0328,
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group
Bought with:
Jose Correa-Cerrillo
NP Dodge Real Estate - Council Bluffs
Source: SWIAR,MLS#: 26-618
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 886
- Total interior livable area: 886 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 886
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: One
Lot
- Size: 5,663 sqft
- Dimensions: 5,663
Details
- Parcel number: 7544 33 280 008
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Council Bluffs
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2026 | Sold | $169,000$191/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #26-618 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2026 | Pending sale | $169,000$191/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #26-618 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $169,000+87.8%$191/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #26-618 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2025 | Sold | $90,000+18.4%$102/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2015 | Sold | $76,000-4.9%$86/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #15-860 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2015 | Price change | $79,900-5.9%$90/sqft |
Source: Heartland Properties #15-860 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2015 | Listed for sale | $84,900+21.5%$96/sqft |
Source: Heartland Properties #15-860 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2005 | Sold | $69,900$79/sqft |
Source:  GPRMLS #20507957 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,326 +1% | $134,500 +16.5% |
| 2024 | $2,302 +7.8% | $115,500 |
| 2023 | $2,136 +1.9% | $115,500 +29.3% |
| 2022 | $2,096 +4.3% | $89,300 |
| 2021 | $2,010 +0.5% | $89,300 +10.9% |
| 2020 | $2,000 +7.1% | $80,500 |
| 2019 | $1,868 +2% | $80,500 +10.8% |
| 2018 | $1,832 -1.1% | $72,627 |
| 2017 | $1,852 +10.4% | $72,627 |
| 2015 | $1,678 +5.1% | $72,627 |
| 2014 | $1,596 | $72,627 |
| 2013 | -- | $72,627 |
| 2012 | -- | $72,627 |
| 2011 | -- | $72,627 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $76,449 |
| 2009 | -- | $76,449 |
| 2007 | $1,390 +12.5% | $76,449 +8% |
| 2006 | $1,236 +9.6% | $70,786 |
| 2005 | $1,128 | -- |
| 2002 | -- | $63,202 |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | $958 | $30,680 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West End
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Rue Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Woodrow Wilson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 2/10Thomas Jefferson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Rue
- 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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