Great starter home with so much to offer. Large privacy fenced in back yard with a nice patio for entertaining. Additional cement pad makes for a perfect set up for a pool! 16 x 22 garage, storage shed included in back yard. This house is as clean as it is charming! All one level living with zero entry. Appliances included in the eat in kitchen. Don't overlook this one if you're a first time buyer or just wanting to downsize!
Sold for $155,000
$155,000
3538 3rd Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
2beds
1baths
672sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
5,808 Square Feet Lot
$155,500 Zestimate®
$231/sqft
$1,125 Estimated rent
Home value
$155,500
Estimated sales range
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Listed by:
Shelly Jager 402-659-7909,
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group
Bought with:
Renee Arnold, S69877000
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group
Source: SWIAR,MLS#: 26-449
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 672
- Total interior livable area: 672 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 672
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,808 sqft
- Dimensions: 44 x 132
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 7544 33 205 012
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: 1951
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,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2026 | Sold | $155,000-3.1%$231/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #26-449 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2026 | Pending sale | $160,000$238/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #26-449 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2026 | Price change | $160,000-0.6%$238/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #26-449 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2026 | Pending sale | $161,000+0.6%$240/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #26-449 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $160,000+82.9%$238/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #26-449 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2020 | Sold | $87,500+25%$130/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2009 | Sold | $70,000$104/sqft |
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| 1/28/2005 | Sold | $70,000$104/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,892 +1.3% | $118,900 +14.1% |
| 2024 | $1,868 -4.2% | $104,200 |
| 2023 | $1,950 +2.1% | $104,200 +15.3% |
| 2022 | $1,910 +9.4% | $90,400 |
| 2021 | $1,746 +0.8% | $90,400 +15.2% |
| 2020 | $1,732 +5.5% | $78,500 |
| 2019 | $1,642 +2.2% | $78,500 +8.4% |
| 2018 | $1,606 -1.4% | $72,395 |
| 2017 | $1,628 +2.5% | $72,395 |
| 2015 | $1,588 -0.1% | $72,395 |
| 2014 | $1,590 | $72,395 |
| 2013 | -- | $72,395 |
| 2012 | -- | $72,395 |
| 2011 | -- | $72,395 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $76,205 |
| 2009 | -- | $76,205 |
| 2007 | $1,386 -0.4% | $76,205 +8% |
| 2006 | $1,392 | $70,560 +28.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $54,877 |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | $808 | $26,639 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West End
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Rue Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Woodrow Wilson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 2/10Thomas Jefferson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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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