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Sold for $365,000
    • $365,000

    500 Spencer Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

    3beds
    3baths
    2,184sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1983
    2.19 Acres Lot
    $373,800 Zestimate®
    $167/sqft
    $2,206 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $373,800

    $318,000 - $441,000

    $2,206/mo

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    What's special

    This is a one of a kind home. Earth/Berm built like a fortress. Tons of room with multiple sliding doors on the south. The walls can be removed to adjust the floor plan to your liking. The interior walls are not load bearing. There is an additional 2 feet above the drop ceiling, if you want the industrial feel it is a simple change. The house has a 8 inch slant from the front to rear. The front overhang was designed to keep the sun out in the summer. Large primary bedroom with brick floors and a solid brick wall. 3 Car attached garage An additional 26 x 75 building with loft storage and concrete throughout. Second access drive to the building. Acreage in the city!!

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    Listed by:

    Patti Wiggins 402-707-8066,

    NP Dodge Real Estate - Council Bluffs

    Bought with:

    Michelle Hiers, B56908000

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group

    Source: SWIAR,MLS#: 25-2295

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Electric
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s)
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,184
    • Total interior livable area: 2,184 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,184
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    Lot
    • Size: 2.19 Acres
    • Dimensions: 2.19 Acres M/L
    • Features: Wooded
    Details
    • Additional structures: Storage
    • Parcel number: 754319203029
    • Zoning: R-1

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Berm
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick, Other
    • Foundation: Slab
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1983

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Utilities for property: Electricity 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: $167/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $433,700
    • Annual tax amount: $6,792
    • Date on market: 10/25/2025
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/5/2025Sold$365,000-2.7%$167/sqft
    Source: SWIAR #25-2295 Report a problem
    10/31/2025Pending sale$375,000$172/sqft
    Source: SWIAR #25-2295 Report a problem
    10/25/2025Listed for sale$375,000$172/sqft
    Source: SWIAR #25-2295 Report a problem
    9/16/2025Pending sale$375,000$172/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    9/14/2025Listed for sale$375,000$172/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,792 -0.8%$433,700 +20.1%
    2024$6,850 +3.2%$361,100
    2023$6,640 +2%$361,100 +26.1%
    2022$6,510 -6.1%$286,400
    2021$6,936 +11.5%$286,400
    2020$6,218 -3.5%$286,400 +10.5%
    2019$6,442 +2%$259,122
    2018$6,316 -1.2%$259,122
    2017$6,390 +2.3%$259,122
    2015$6,246 -0.1%$259,122
    2014$6,252 $259,122
    2013-- $259,122
    2012-- $259,122
    2011-- $259,122 -5%
    2010-- $272,760
    2009-- $272,760
    2007$4,804 -0.4%$272,760 +8%
    2006$4,822 $252,555 +12%
    2002-- $225,495
    2001-- --
    2000$3,882 $109,460
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 51503

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    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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