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Prospect Park is within biking distance of downtown Council Bluffs
Hilly, winding streets weave through the neighborhood of Prospect Park, including around its small namesake park. Residents live midway between Big Lake Park and the Historic 100 Block, Council Bluffs’ primary destination for dining and nightlife. “That’s a decent neighborhood close to the 100 Block,” says Lynn Leaders, a Realtor with Heartland Properties. “I have a couple friends who live up by Prospect Park, and they don’t have vehicles. They just ride their bikes everywhere.” The neighborhood is also within a mile of the Pottawattamie County Jail, where jobs in corrections are available.
There are many shopping and dining options on W. Broadway near Prospect Park.
Go visit Big Lake Park in Council Bluffs, IA.
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A blend of single-family homes and apartments
The neighborhood is exclusively residential, with a few apartment buildings sharing space with shotgun- and Craftsman-style homes. “There’s quite a mix up there, with some older homes that have been converted into multifamily units, some historic homes, and some brand-new homes with great views of downtown,” Leaders says. Many properties sit atop gently sloping hills. Although the median price for a home in Prospect Park is $250,000 — $30,000 higher than the median for Council Bluffs — properties are snapped up quickly when they go on the market. Home sales are infrequent, but older foursquare and Craftsman-style builds recently sold for $100,000 to $200,000. Midcentury ranch-style homes sit around $200,000 to $300,000 range.
Take your furry friends for a walk downtown near Prospect Park.
Prospect Park offers many varieties of older homes with a lot of character and charm.
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New playground under construction at Prospect Park
Prospect Park, a 3-acre patch of grass and trees, rises from the corner of Millard and Harrison streets. Construction on a new playground is underway, slated for completion in spring 2025. A natural lake in nearby Big Lake Park is stocked with rainbow trout, with walking trails leading past fishing docks, picnic areas and a playground. In August, kids head to Big Lake Park to compete for prizes in the Youth Fishing Derby.
People love to fish at Big Lake Park.
Big Lake Park offers covered tables to enjoy a picnic in the summer.
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Lewis & Clark Elementary School is right in the neighborhood
Lewis & Clark Elementary School receives a Niche grade of C and is within walking distance of many homes. It’s a short drive to Gerald W. Kirn Middle School, also rated C, and a slightly longer ride to Abraham Lincoln High School, rated C-plus. In 2024, the Council Bluffs Community School District launched its “Attend Today, Achieve More Tomorrow” initiative to combat school absenteeism and improve academic success.
Gerald W. Kirn Middle School
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
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Close to dining and nightlife at the Historic 100 Block
Prospect Park is within a mile of the Historic 100 Block, the city’s choice spot for dining and nightlife. Pubs and casual restaurants are tucked within red-brick buildings lining both sides of West Broadway. Closer to home, Pizza King and Lansky’s sling specialty pies alongside a shopping center that includes a Dollar Tree and Super Saver grocery store.
Your favorite pizza, pasta and philly cheesesteaks can be found at Lansky's near Prospect Park.
The Pizza King is a great place to meet friends for a few slices near Prospect Park.
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Council Bluffs hospitals are within walking distance
Many homes are within walking distance of CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, the nearest medical center. Methodist Jennie Edmondson Hospital is less than a mile away, but residents cross busy Kanesville Boulevard to get there. The business district surrounding Bayliss Park is about a mile and a half away, and commuters to Omaha have a 6-mile drive via West Broadway. The closest bus stops are in the Historic 100 Block, with buses on Omaha’s Metro Transit system providing access to the larger city. Eppley Airfield is 8 miles away and offers direct flights to hubs like Houston, Charlotte and Atlanta.
CHI Health Mercy serves Prospect Park and the surrounding area.
Methodist Hospital serves Prospect Park and the surrounding community.
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Tornado risk in Council Bluffs
In Iowa but part of the Omaha metro area, Council Bluffs sits in Tornado Alley. Tornadoes ravaged the area in late April 2024, causing several injuries and significant property damage. The city has an outdoor warning siren network in place, and residents need insurance that includes wind and storm damage.
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Parks in this Area
Big Lake Park
Prospect Park
Transit
Airport
Eppley Airfield
23 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Prospect Park
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Prospect Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Prospect Park, Council Bluffs sell after 76 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Prospect Park, Council Bluffs over the last 12 months is $185,000, down 53% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Cute & affordable ranch home with a finished walkout basement! Primary bedroom w/ walk-in closet, main floor laundry, updated bathroom, stainless steel kitchen appliances, newer gas stove, granite countertops, & LVP flooring. Insulated 2 car garage w/ 220V wiring, recently painted exterior, new sidewalk & full privacy fence. Spacious two-tier deck and a large back yard with storage shed. This
Located in a mature neighborhood with rolling hills and a park-like setting, Hidden Bluffs is the perfect place to call home, with professional landscaping, modern amenities & outstanding customer service.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,234
Median Age
40
Population under 18
25.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$57,460
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,196
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.7%
College Graduates
20.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
7/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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