For sale

$180,000

747 Madison Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

3beds

2baths

1,265sqft

$1,434/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1920

5,850 Square Feet Lot

$157,300 Zestimate^®

$142/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Private backyard retreatMain-floor laundryWelcoming front porch swingCarport provides covered parking

Built in 1920 and thoughtfully updated, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers 1,265 finished square feet of character and comfortable living. Enjoy the convenience of main-floor laundry, beautiful landscaping in front and back, a welcoming front porch swing, and a private backyard retreat. A carport provides covered parking. Conveniently located with easy access to the 100 block, interstate access, shopping and restaurants while blending historic charm with modern updates.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring: Wood
Basement: Full,None

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,265
Total interior livable area: 1,265 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,265
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Patio & porch: Porch
Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 5,850 Square Feet
Dimensions: 45x130

Details

Additional structures: Storage
Parcel number: 7543 31 157 002
Zoning: residential

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
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: $142/sqft
Tax assessed value: $134,400
Annual tax amount: $2,244
Date on market: 10/1/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$157,300

$137,000 - $176,000

$1,363/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/1/2026	Listed for sale	$180,000$142/sqft
Source: SWIAR #26-2150 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,244 +1.3%	$134,400 +10.5%
2024	$2,216 -0.7%	$121,600
2023	$2,232 +2%	$121,600 +19%
2022	$2,188 +18.3%	$102,200
2021	$1,850 +0.8%	$102,200 +23.6%
2020	$1,836 -3.8%	$82,700
2019	$1,908 +2.3%	$82,700
2018	$1,866 -1.4%	$82,700
2017	$1,892 +2.5%	$82,700
2015	$1,846 +5.6%	$82,700 +5.1%
2014	$1,748	$78,707
2013	--	$78,707
2012	--	$78,707
2011	--	$78,707 -5%
2010	--	$82,849
2009	--	$82,849
2007	$1,354	$82,849 +8%
2006	$1,354 +9.5%	$76,712
2005	$1,236	--
2002	--	$68,493
2001	--	--
2000	$1,054	$33,248