The seller is offering a 1 year Home Warranty. Super cute and move-in ready! This updated all-brick home is just a short distance from the pedestrian bridge and River's Edge Park, offering easy access to trails, outdoor recreation, and downtown fun. Inside, you'll find 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a fresh, modern feel throughout. The kitchen has been beautifully updated with new cabinets, countertops, fixtures, and brand-new appliances - including a gas range. Enjoy new luxury vinyl plank flooring, new carpet, and a clean, neutral palette that's ready for your personal touch. The fenced backyard adds the perfect outdoor space for relaxing or entertaining. Plenty of space to build a garage. It's a charming home in a fantastic location!
Sold for $162,000
$162,000
511 N 38th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
2beds
1baths
864sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
5,662.8 Square Feet Lot
$166,800 Zestimate®
$188/sqft
$1,423 Estimated rent
Home value
$166,800
$142,000 - $197,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Shannon Sorensen 402-658-1461,
BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
Bought with:
Terry O'Toole, S62906000
NP Dodge Real Estate - Council Bluffs
Source: SWIAR,MLS#: 25-1650
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 864
- Total interior livable area: 864 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 864
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,662 sqft
- Dimensions: .13
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 7544 28 336 009
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Brick
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Council Bluffs
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2025 | Sold | $162,000$188/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-1650 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2025 | Contingent | $162,000$188/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-1650 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2025 | Price change | $162,000-1.8%$188/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-1650 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $165,000$191/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-1650 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2025 | Contingent | $165,000$191/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-1650 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $165,000+50%$191/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-1650 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2025 | Sold | $110,000+93%$127/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-804 Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/2013 | Sold | $57,000-4.8%$66/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #13-2527 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2013 | Listed for sale | $59,900$69/sqft |
Source: NP Dodge Real Estate Sales, Inc. #13-2527 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,876 +1.3% | $115,300 +11.5% |
| 2024 | $1,852 -1.3% | $103,400 |
| 2023 | $1,876 +2.1% | $103,400 +18.4% |
| 2022 | $1,838 +13% | $87,300 |
| 2021 | $1,626 +0.9% | $87,300 +18.5% |
| 2020 | $1,612 +0.1% | $73,700 |
| 2019 | $1,610 +2.3% | $73,700 +3.6% |
| 2018 | $1,574 -1.4% | $71,148 |
| 2017 | $1,596 +2.4% | $71,148 |
| 2015 | $1,558 -23.2% | $71,148 |
| 2014 | $2,028 | $71,148 |
| 2013 | -- | $71,148 |
| 2012 | -- | $71,148 |
| 2011 | -- | $71,148 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $74,893 |
| 2009 | -- | $74,893 |
| 2007 | $1,362 -0.4% | $74,893 +8% |
| 2006 | $1,368 | $69,345 +12% |
| 2002 | -- | $61,915 |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | $1,116 | $30,055 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West End
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Edison Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 3/10Woodrow Wilson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 2/10Thomas Jefferson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Edison
- Middle: Woodrow Wilson
- High: Thomas Jefferson
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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- Iowa
- Pottawattamie County
- Council Bluffs
- 51501
- West End
- 511 N 38th St
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