More space--and fewer projects--than you might expect at this price! This 3-bedroom home offers 1,140 square feet, hardwood floors and fresh paint throughout. The newer A/C and water heater take two expensive updates off the list, while the attached garage and fenced backyard add plenty of practical space. Clean, comfortable and ready for its next owner!
For sale
Price cut: $5.1K (8/20)
$169,900
520 S 1st St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
3beds
1baths
1,140sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$149/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fresh paint throughoutHardwood floorsAttached garageFenced backyardClean comfortable
- 27 days
- 1,806
- 180
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Andi Coziahr 402-578-8680,
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group
Source: SWIAR,MLS#: 26-1668
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, In Basement
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,140
- Total interior livable area: 1,140 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,140
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Dimensions: .16 acres
Details
- Parcel number: 7543 31 101 010
- Zoning: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Council Bluffs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $149/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $149,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,722
- Date on market: 8/4/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,485/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Price change | $169,900-2.9%$149/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #26-1668 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $175,000+25%$154/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #26-1668 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,650$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2023 | Sold | $140,000-6.7%$123/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #23-1684 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2023 | Pending sale | $150,000$132/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #23-1684 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2023 | Listed for sale | $150,000$132/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #23-1684 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2023 | Pending sale | $150,000$132/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #23-1684 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2023 | Listed for sale | $150,000+92.3%$132/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #23-1684 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2017 | Sold | $78,000-3.7%$68/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #17-2035 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2017 | Price change | $81,000-3.6%$71/sqft |
Source: Heartland Properties #17-2035 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2017 | Price change | $84,000-2.9%$74/sqft |
Source: Heartland Properties #17-2035 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2017 | Listed for sale | $86,500+183.6%$76/sqft |
Source: Heartland Properties #17-2035 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2017 | Sold | $30,500-59.9%$27/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2017 | Listing removed | $76,129+4.3%$67/sqft |
Source: Auction.com Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2016 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 5/4/2010 | Sold | $73,000-2.7%$64/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2010 | Listed for sale | $75,000$66/sqft |
Source: NP Dodge Real Estate Sales, Inc. #10-812 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,722 +20.7% | $149,200 +10.4% |
| 2024 | $2,256 +6% | $135,100 +19.3% |
| 2023 | $2,128 +2% | $113,200 +27.3% |
| 2022 | $2,086 +2.3% | $88,900 |
| 2021 | $2,040 +0.5% | $88,900 +8.8% |
| 2020 | $2,030 +4.2% | $81,700 |
| 2019 | $1,948 +25.7% | $81,700 +7.8% |
| 2018 | $1,550 +14.8% | $75,800 +23.3% |
| 2017 | $1,350 -38.7% | $61,454 |
| 2015 | $2,202 +33.1% | $61,454 |
| 2014 | $1,654 | $61,454 |
| 2013 | -- | $61,454 |
| 2012 | -- | $61,454 |
| 2011 | -- | $61,454 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $64,688 |
| 2009 | -- | $64,688 +8% |
| 2006 | $1,182 | $59,896 +12% |
| 2002 | -- | $53,479 |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | $964 | $25,960 |
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Neighborhood: Huntington Avenue
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hoover
- 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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