Fully remodeled from top to bottom, this 3-bed, 1-bath charmer blends modern style with timeless character! Step into a bright enclosed porch and open living and dining rooms with fresh paint, new carpet, and stylish built-ins. The all-new kitchen showcases white cabinetry, matte black fixtures, fresh countertops, LVP flooring, and stainless appliances. The bath offers a new vanity, lighting, and a glass walk-in shower with black trim. Main-floor bedrooms add comfort, with a spacious upper-level room for flexibility. Outside, enjoy new exterior paint, gutters, trim, fresh landscaping, a long driveway, and storage shed. Situated in a quiet Council Bluffs neighborhood near schools, parks, and North Broadway amenities—this home is move-in ready!
Sold for $179,900
$179,900
401 Spencer Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
3beds
1baths
1,227sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1927
0.25 Acres Lot
$184,700 Zestimate®
$147/sqft
$1,584 Estimated rent
Home value
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$157,000 - $218,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Stephen Leick 402-990-4750,
Keller Williams Realty
Bought with:
Rebecca Cavada, S71203000
BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
Source: SWIAR,MLS#: 25-2219
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Tile
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,227
- Total interior livable area: 1,227 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,227
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 0.25 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 7543 19 205 005
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Council Bluffs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $147/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $135,500
- Annual tax amount: $2,046
- Date on market: 10/14/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | Sold | $179,900$147/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-2219 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2025 | Pending sale | $179,900$147/sqft |
Source:  GPRMLS #22529583 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $179,900+38.5%$147/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-2219 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2025 | Listing removed | $129,900$106/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-1737 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2025 | Price change | $129,900-3.8%$106/sqft |
Source: GPRMLS #22523283 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $135,000$110/sqft |
Source: GPRMLS #22523283 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2025 | Listing removed | $135,000$110/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-1502 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2025 | Pending sale | $135,000$110/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-1502 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2025 | Price change | $135,000-3.4%$110/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-1502 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $139,777+39.1%$114/sqft |
Source: GPRMLS #22520632 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2025 | Sold | $100,500$82/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,046 +1.3% | $135,500 +21.2% |
| 2024 | $2,020 +16.1% | $111,800 |
| 2023 | $1,740 -9.1% | $111,800 +37% |
| 2022 | $1,914 -6.1% | $81,600 |
| 2021 | $2,038 +5.6% | $81,600 |
| 2020 | $1,930 -3.4% | $81,600 +5% |
| 2019 | $1,998 +1.9% | $77,719 |
| 2018 | $1,960 -1.1% | $77,719 |
| 2017 | $1,982 +2.3% | $77,719 |
| 2015 | $1,938 -0.1% | $77,719 |
| 2014 | $1,940 | $77,719 |
| 2013 | -- | $77,719 |
| 2012 | -- | $77,719 |
| 2011 | -- | $77,719 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $81,810 |
| 2009 | -- | $81,810 |
| 2007 | $1,486 -0.5% | $81,810 +8% |
| 2006 | $1,494 | $75,750 +12% |
| 2002 | -- | $67,634 |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | $1,218 | $32,831 |
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Neighborhood: 51503
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10College View ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 5/10Gerald W Kirn Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 2/10Abraham Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: College View
- 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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