Peacefully perched on a hill in a quiet Council Bluffs neighborhood, this charming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home offers over 1,600 finished square feet of living space. You'll love the character and original charm throughout, from the hardwood floors to the unique architectural details. Spacious rooms, a functional layout, and serene surroundings make this home a perfect retreat, while still being conveniently located near schools, parks, and downtown amenities. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of classic Council Bluffs charm!
Sold for $166,100
$166,100
679 Franklin Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
2beds
2baths
1,689sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.31 Acres Lot
$172,000 Zestimate®
$98/sqft
$1,814 Estimated rent
Home value
$172,000
$144,000 - $205,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
The Knott Team 402-210-3877,
Heartland Properties,
Joe Hunter 712-310-0711,
Heartland Properties
Bought with:
Joshua D Richardson, S644980000
Embarc Realty
Source: SWIAR,MLS#: 25-1234
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement, Lower Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,689
- Total interior livable area: 1,689 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,289
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Dimensions: .31 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 7543 31 130 015
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Roof: Concrete
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
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
Location
- Region: Council Bluffs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $98/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $182,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,112
- Date on market: 6/25/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/25/2025 | Sold | $166,100+14.6%$98/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-1234 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2025 | Pending sale | $145,000$86/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-1234 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $145,000+11.5%$86/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-1234 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2020 | Listing removed | $130,000$77/sqft |
Source: Heartland Properties #20-2140 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2020 | Price change | $130,000-3.7%$77/sqft |
Source: Heartland Properties #20-2140 Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2020 | Price change | $135,000-2.9%$80/sqft |
Source: Heartland Properties #20-2140 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2020 | Listed for sale | $139,000+54.4%$82/sqft |
Source: Heartland Properties #20-2140 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2006 | Sold | $90,000$53/sqft |
Source:  GPRMLS #20606170 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,112 +1.2% | $182,600 +10.9% |
| 2024 | $3,074 +2.5% | $164,700 |
| 2023 | $2,998 +2% | $164,700 +22.7% |
| 2022 | $2,938 +34.3% | $134,200 |
| 2021 | $2,188 +0.7% | $134,200 +39.4% |
| 2020 | $2,172 -3.7% | $96,239 |
| 2019 | $2,256 +2.2% | $96,239 |
| 2018 | $2,208 -1.3% | $96,239 |
| 2017 | $2,236 +2.4% | $96,239 |
| 2015 | $2,184 -2.9% | $96,239 |
| 2014 | $2,250 | $96,239 |
| 2013 | -- | $96,239 |
| 2012 | -- | $96,239 |
| 2011 | -- | $96,239 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $101,304 |
| 2009 | -- | $101,304 |
| 2007 | $2,346 -6.6% | $101,304 -20.4% |
| 2006 | $2,512 +8.4% | $127,319 |
| 2005 | $2,318 | -- |
| 2002 | -- | $113,678 |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | $1,868 | $55,181 |
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Neighborhood: Huntington Avenue
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Hoover Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Gerald W Kirn Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Abraham Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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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- Iowa
- Pottawattamie County
- Council Bluffs
- 51503
- Huntington Avenue
- 679 Franklin Ave
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