Sold for $248,000

$248,000

424 N 1st St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

5beds

3baths

3,549sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1971

0.54 Acres Lot

$248,100 Zestimate^®

$70/sqft

$2,368 Estimated rent

Home value

$248,100

$231,000 - $268,000

$2,368/mo

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What's special

Second fireplaceNew roofHuge open kitchen

Diamond in the rough with massive potential. This 3,500+ sq ft home is mid-renovation and ready for the next owner to bring it across the finish line. The main level features a huge open kitchen flowing into dual living areas with a fireplace--perfect for creating an incredible entertaining space. The lower level adds even more room to spread out with a second fireplace and additional living area. Upstairs offers the opportunity to design a spacious primary suite or bonus living space with room for a shower, soaking tub, laundry, and walk-in closet. This is a rare chance for an investor or owner-occupant to create serious value and customize a home to their vision. New roof March 2026. Selling in AS-IS condition.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Electric

Appliances

Laundry: In Basement

Features

Walk-In Closet(s)
Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Other
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Basement

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,549
Total interior livable area: 3,549 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,674
Finished area below ground: 875

Property

Parking

Parking features: Off Street

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Patio & porch: Deck

Lot

Size: 0.54 Acres
Dimensions: .54
Features: Corner Lot

Details

Parcel number: 7544 25 252 007

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Roof: Composition

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1971

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Council Bluffs

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $70/sqft
Tax assessed value: $226,400
Annual tax amount: $3,816
Date on market: 3/6/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/30/2026	Sold	$248,000-0.8%$70/sqft
Source: SWIAR #26-370 Report a problem
5/22/2026	Contingent	$250,000$70/sqft
Source: BHHS broker feed #26-370 Report a problem
3/25/2026	Pending sale	$250,000$70/sqft
Source: SWIAR #26-370 Report a problem
3/6/2026	Listed for sale	$250,000$70/sqft
Source: SWIAR #26-370 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,816 +1%	$226,400 +19.5%
2024	$3,778 -12.8%	$189,500
2023	$4,334 +2%	$189,500 -0.3%
2022	$4,248 -6.2%	$190,000
2021	$4,530 +5.6%	$190,000
2020	$4,290 -3.6%	$190,000 +4.6%
2019	$4,448 +2%	$181,561
2018	$4,360 -1.2%	$181,561
2017	$4,412 -3.1%	$181,561
2015	$4,554 +3.5%	$181,561
2014	$4,400	$181,561
2013	--	$181,561
2012	--	$181,561
2011	--	$181,561 -5%
2010	--	$191,117
2009	--	$191,117
2007	$3,322 -0.3%	$191,117 +8%
2006	$3,332 +23.7%	$176,960
2005	$2,694	--
2002	--	$140,000
2001	--	--
2000	$1,840	$54,418