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    812 5th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

    4beds
    2baths
    2,392sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1874
    7,800 Square Feet Lot
    $184,500 Zestimate®
    $75/sqft
    $2,234 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $184,500

    $157,000 - $218,000

    $2,234/mo

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    What's special

    Built in 1874, This character-filled Victorian Italianate home offers an opportunity to own a meaningful piece of Council Bluffs history. With 4 bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms across 2,392 square feet, this home is full of charm, stories, and potential. Originally built by Egbert Aylesworth, a lawyer who later became a judge, the home was later owned by James J. O'Neil, a well known city official and former sheriff of the Squirrel Cage Jail. In the late 1930's, it served as a boarding house and since been lovingly brought back to reflect its Victorian-era roots. Several original features have been preserved or thoughtfully revived to honor the homes past. Its zoned for residential and commercial use, offering flexibility for a buyer. Located in the heart of downtown Council Bluffs and just 10 minutes from downtown Omaha, this home is perfect for those who appreciate history, charm, and a one of a kind property. All measurements are approximate, selling as is, buyer to verify zoning to satisfy themselves prior to closing. There are 2 driveways, 1 short one in front of the house & the longer shared driveway in-between both houses on the right side or east side of the house, you cant park on the longer one but you can drive on it to get to the rear of the house for additional parking, would just need to remove a few privacy fence panels.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Mike Morse 712-435-1900,

    Morse Real Estate,

    Mike R. Morse 402-657-9890,

    Morse Real Estate

    Bought with:

    Eric Cano, B63176000

    NP Dodge Real Estate - Council Bluffs

    Source: SWIAR,MLS#: 25-1476

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
    Features
    • Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen, Other
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Basement: Full,Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,392
    • Total interior livable area: 2,392 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,392
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Patio & porch: Porch
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 7,800 sqft
    • Dimensions: 60 X 130
    Details
    • Parcel number: 7544 36 153 014

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1874

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Sidewalks
    Location
    • Region: Council Bluffs

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/14/2025Listing removed$2,000$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    11/10/2025Price change$2,000-11.1%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    11/7/2025Listed for rent$2,250$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    9/5/2025Sold$178,500-22.4%$75/sqft
    Source: SWIAR #25-1476 Report a problem
    8/8/2025Pending sale$230,000$96/sqft
    Source: SWIAR #25-1476 Report a problem
    7/21/2025Price change$230,000-17.9%$96/sqft
    Source: SWIAR #25-1476 Report a problem
    6/6/2025Listed for sale$280,000+217.3%$117/sqft
    Source: SWIAR #25-1097 Report a problem
    6/1/2020Sold$88,250-11.8%$37/sqft
    Source: SWIAR #20-283 Report a problem
    4/23/2020Pending sale$100,000$42/sqft
    Source: Morse Real Estate #20-283 Report a problem
    4/17/2020Listed for sale$100,000$42/sqft
    Source: Morse Real Estate #20-283 Report a problem
    4/17/2020Pending sale$100,000$42/sqft
    Source: Morse Real Estate #20-283 Report a problem
    4/15/2020Listed for sale$100,000$42/sqft
    Source: Morse Real Estate #20-283 Report a problem
    4/10/2020Pending sale$100,000$42/sqft
    Source: Morse Real Estate #20-283 Report a problem
    2/20/2020Price change$100,000+25%$42/sqft
    Source: Morse Real Estate #22003855 Report a problem
    2/15/2020Listed for sale$80,000$33/sqft
    Source: Morse Real Estate #20-247 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,470 +1.1%$141,900 +15.7%
    2024$2,444 +29.3%$122,600
    2023$1,890 +1.9%$122,600 +55.2%
    2022$1,854 +48.6%$79,000
    2021$1,248 +0.5%$79,000 +58%
    2020$1,242 -3.4%$50,000
    2019$1,286 +1.9%$50,000
    2018$1,262 +24.7%$50,000 +26%
    2017$1,012 +2.2%$39,672
    2015$990 $39,672
    2014$990 $39,672
    2013-- $39,672
    2012-- $39,672
    2011-- $39,672 -5%
    2010-- $41,760
    2009-- $41,760
    2007$758 -0.5%$41,760 +8%
    2006$762 $38,666 +12%
    2002-- $34,523
    2001-- --
    2000$622 $16,758

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Downtown

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Bloomer
    • 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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