Single-story residential home located in Council Bluffs. Originally constructed in 1920, this 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom property features approximately 1,358 square feet of main-level living area. The home is built with frame and vinyl siding construction and is serviced by a gas forced-air heating system. Situated on a flat, 6,242-square-foot lot, the exterior layout features a detached garage and dedicated off-street driveway parking. Conveniently positioned in Pottawattamie County, this property provides functional baseline utility and direct transit access to local community parks, neighborhood retail, schools, and nearby regional transit routes. An ideal option for portfolio integration or a budget-focused primary entry.
For sale
$199,900
505 26th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
4beds
1baths
1,302sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
6,240 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$154/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached garageDedicated off-street driveway parkingGas forced-air heating system
- 32 days
- 434
- 44
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Christopher Stjernholm 402-448-6893,
Trelora Realty, Inc.
Source: SWIAR,MLS#: 26-1625
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,302
- Total interior livable area: 1,302 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,302
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
Lot
- Size: 6,240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 156
Details
- Parcel number: 744401380006
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
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: $154/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $161,500
- Annual tax amount: $2,940
- Date on market: 7/28/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,900+42.8%$154/sqft |
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| 4/17/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/12/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,425$1/sqft |
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| 7/29/2021 | Sold | $140,000-6.6%$108/sqft |
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| 7/21/2021 | Pending sale | $149,900$115/sqft |
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| 7/12/2021 | Price change | $149,900-6.3%$115/sqft |
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| 6/28/2021 | Listed for sale | $160,000+78%$123/sqft |
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| 7/31/2018 | Listing removed | $89,900$69/sqft |
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| 7/2/2018 | Price change | $89,900-10%$69/sqft |
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| 6/22/2018 | Price change | $99,900-13.1%$77/sqft |
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| 6/16/2018 | Listed for sale | $114,900+43.6%$88/sqft |
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| 11/6/2015 | Listing removed | $80,000$61/sqft |
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| 9/28/2015 | Price change | $80,000-8%$61/sqft |
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| 7/25/2015 | Listed for sale | $87,000-7.4%$67/sqft |
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| 3/17/2015 | Listing removed | $94,000$72/sqft |
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| 11/6/2014 | Price change | $94,000-5.1%$72/sqft |
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| 10/8/2014 | Price change | $99,000-4.8%$76/sqft |
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| 9/17/2014 | Listed for sale | $104,000$80/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,940 +1% | $161,500 +10.6% |
| 2024 | $2,910 -11% | $146,000 |
| 2023 | $3,268 +38.5% | $146,000 +6.9% |
| 2022 | $2,360 -6.1% | $136,600 +35.8% |
| 2021 | $2,512 +31.8% | $100,600 |
| 2020 | $1,906 +8.8% | $100,600 +31.2% |
| 2019 | $1,752 +2.2% | $76,700 |
| 2018 | $1,714 -1.4% | $76,700 |
| 2017 | $1,738 +6.6% | $76,700 +19.2% |
| 2015 | $1,630 -5.6% | $64,350 |
| 2014 | $1,726 | $64,350 |
| 2013 | -- | $64,350 |
| 2012 | -- | $64,350 |
| 2011 | -- | $64,350 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $67,737 |
| 2009 | -- | $67,737 |
| 2007 | $1,078 | $67,737 +8% |
| 2006 | $1,078 +15.9% | $62,720 |
| 2005 | $930 | -- |
| 2002 | -- | $53,478 |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | $582 | $25,959 |
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Neighborhood: South End
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Longfellow
- 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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