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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
    $156,500 Zestimate®
    $231/sqft
    $1,116 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $156,500

    $133,000 - $185,000

    $1,116/mo

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    What's special

    Nice patio for entertaining
    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!

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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 Square Feet
    • 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 & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Sidewalks
    • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Council Bluffs

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $231/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $118,900
    • Annual tax amount: $1,892
    • Date on market: 3/28/2026
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/15/2026Sold$155,000-3.1%$231/sqft
    Source: SWIAR #26-449 Report a problem
    4/23/2026Pending sale$160,000$238/sqft
    Source: SWIAR #26-449 Report a problem
    3/28/2026Price change$160,000-0.6%$238/sqft
    Source: SWIAR #26-449 Report a problem
    3/21/2026Pending sale$161,000+0.6%$240/sqft
    Source: SWIAR #26-449 Report a problem
    3/14/2026Listed for sale$160,000+82.9%$238/sqft
    Source: SWIAR #26-449 Report a problem
    6/3/2020Sold$87,500+25%$130/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    12/4/2009Sold$70,000$104/sqft
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    1/28/2005Sold$70,000$104/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax 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
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    Neighborhood: West End

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    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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