Sold for $205,000

$205,000

481 Houston Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

3beds

2baths

1,736sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1957

1.35 Acres Lot

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$118/sqft

$1,804 Estimated rent

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What's special

Welcome to your in-town acreage! Nestled on a quiet dead-end street, this beautiful property offers the perfect blend of privacy and convenience. Situated on 1.35 wooded acres, it's ideal for outdoor recreation, camping, or simply enjoying nature The main level features A custom kitchen with pantry & plenty of space A full bath,Three spacious bedrooms A large family room, perfect for gathering, Hardwood floors,The finished lower level adds even more living space with A huge family room with new flooring An additional bathroomA large laundry room with storage, New AC, some update plumbing, Newer windows and vinyl siding One-car garage plus an extra concrete parking pad A deck and patio for outdoor entertaining, with a fresh coat of paint will make great new home, Virtual staging photos

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Description: Hard Wood Floor; Length: 14-0; Width: 11-0
Level: Main

Bedroom 2

Description: Hard Wood Floor; Length: 11-3; Width: 10-0
Level: Main

Bedroom 3

Description: Hard Wood Floor; Length: 10-3; Width: 10-0
Level: Main

Family room

Description: Carpet,; Length: 22-0; Width: 15-0
Level: Basement

Kitchen

Description: Length: 13-4; Width: 11-6
Level: Main

Living room

Description: Hardwood, Ceiling fan; Length: 20-0; Width: 13-3
Level: Main

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Electric

Appliances

Laundry: In Basement, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Lower Level

Features

Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Basement: Full,Finished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,736
Total interior livable area: 1,736 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,064
Finished area below ground: 672

Property

Parking

Parking features: Off Street, Garage Door Opener
Has garage: Yes

Features

Patio & porch: Patio
Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 1.35 Acres
Dimensions: 1.35 acres
Features: Wooded

Details

Parcel number: 7544 25 233 019
Zoning: Residential

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Raised Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Roof: Concrete

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1957

Utilities & green energy

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

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)

HOA

Has HOA: No
Amenities included: Other

Location

Region: Council Bluffs

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $118/sqft
Tax assessed value: $109,250
Annual tax amount: $2,568
Date on market: 5/28/2025
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Concrete

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/23/2025	Sold	$205,000+3%$118/sqft
Source: SWIAR #25-998 Report a problem
6/21/2025	Contingent	$199,000$115/sqft
Source: SWIAR #25-998 Report a problem
6/9/2025	Price change	$199,000-4.8%$115/sqft
Source: SWIAR #25-998 Report a problem
6/6/2025	Price change	$209,000-2.8%$120/sqft
Source: SWIAR #25-998 Report a problem
6/2/2025	Price change	$215,000-4.4%$124/sqft
Source: SWIAR #25-998 Report a problem
5/28/2025	Listed for sale	$225,000+73.1%$130/sqft
Source: SWIAR #25-998 Report a problem
3/9/2018	Sold	$130,000-7.1%$75/sqft
Source: SWIAR #18-110 Report a problem
3/9/2018	Listed for sale	$139,900$81/sqft
Source: Heartland Properties #18-110 Report a problem
1/30/2018	Pending sale	$139,900$81/sqft
Source: Heartland Properties #18-110 Report a problem
1/23/2018	Listed for sale	$139,900+30.1%$81/sqft
Source: Heartland Properties #18-110 Report a problem
4/30/2013	Sold	$107,500$62/sqft
Source: SWIAR #12-2587 Report a problem
12/19/2012	Price change	$107,500-10.3%$62/sqft
Source: NP Dodge Real Estate Sales, Inc. #12-2587 Report a problem
8/27/2012	Price change	$119,900-4.1%$69/sqft
Source: Key Real Estate #12-1286 Report a problem
8/3/2012	Price change	$125,000-3.8%$72/sqft
Source: Key Real Estate #12-1286 Report a problem
6/16/2012	Listed for sale	$129,900+8.3%$75/sqft
Source: Key Real Estate #12-1286 Report a problem
1/23/2011	Listing removed	$119,950$69/sqft
Source: Berkshire Real Estate Company #21017597 Report a problem
11/10/2010	Price change	$119,950-4%$69/sqft
Source: Berkshire Real Estate Company #21017597 Report a problem
10/27/2010	Listed for sale	$124,950$72/sqft
Source: Berkshire Real Estate Company #21017597 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2018	--	--
2017	$2,568 +2.4%	$109,250
2015	$2,508 -0.1%	$109,250
2014	$2,510	$109,250
2013	--	$109,250
2012	--	$109,250
2011	--	$109,250 -5%
2010	--	$115,000
2009	--	$115,000 +17.1%
2007	$1,632 -0.1%	$98,220 +8%
2006	$1,634 +9.2%	$90,944
2005	$1,496	--
2002	--	$90,000
2001	--	--
2000	$1,266	$40,813