$225,000
SOLD MAY 8, 2025
4 Beds
4 Baths
5,170 Sq Ft
4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$44 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • 3-minute walk to Bayliss Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

Once a beloved B&B, ''The Lion's Den'' is ready for its next chapter! This Folk Victorian home is pre-inspected.Outside, you are greeted by stone lions, stucco artwork, stained glass windows, two porches, and two balconies.Inside, you're welcomed by a grand bent glass picture window, an ornate staircase, and stunning oak linen presses. Pocket doors lead to a sunlit dining room and then beautiful French doors take you into a spacious kitchen. The main floor also offers two bedrooms with ensuite baths.Upstairs, you will find an open living space, two more bedrooms, another bathroom, AND a second kitchen with a bonus living space.A spiral staircase leads to a large attic full of potential. The basement has a bar, a sauna, a hot tub room, a bathroom, laundry, and storage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maggie Kalin

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group License #S72379000 Listed on: 03/05/2025

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Bradley Sindt

Capital Estates, PLLC License #B65331000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,918

Year Built

  • Built in 1883

Lot Details

  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as A-P

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Woodwork
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 4 Bathrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Bloomer Elementary School
  • Gerald W Kirn Middle School
  • Abraham Lincoln High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Available
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,918

Year Built

Built in 1883

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Air Conditioner: Electric Central
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Baths, Family Room, Other, Full
  • Dining Facilities: Formal Dining
  • Entry Level: Main Level
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans, Open Staircase, Wood Floors, Smoke Alarms, Original Woodwork, Extra Built-ins
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Range
  • Laundry: Basement
  • Lower Tri Level: Baths, Kitchen, Other Bedrooms, Living Room, Family Room
  • Main Level: Baths, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Other Bedrooms, Family Room, Dining
  • Ramp Access: No
  • Second Level: None
  • Sq Ft 2nd Floor: 1425.00
  • Sq Ft 3rd Floor: 1120.00
  • Sq Ft Basement Finished: 1200.00
  • Sq Ft Main Floor: 1425.00
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Total Basement Sq Ft: 1425.00
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 5170.00
  • Total Above Ground Finished Sq Ft: 3970.00

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Above Grade: 3
  • Bathrooms Below Grade: 1
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: None
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Amenities: Covered Deck, Open Porch, Fence
  • New Construction: N
  • Roof: Composition
  • Site Amenities: Corner Lot, Off Street Parking, Flat Lot
  • Style: 2.5 Story

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 1
  • Garage Features: Cabinets, Electric
  • Garage Type: Detached

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas Forced Air
  • Hot Water Heater: Gas
  • Services: City Bus, School Bus, Public Sidewalks, Paving, Gas, Electrical, City Water, City Sewer

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fee: N

Schools

  • School District: Council Bluffs
  • Elementary School: Bloomer
  • Middle School: Gerald W Kirn
  • High School: Abraham Lincoln
  • Elementary School: Bloomer
  • High School: Abraham Lincoln
  • Jr High: Gerald W Kirn
  • School District: Council Bluffs

Lot Info

  • Flood Insurance: Not Required
  • Lot Size: 4750 Sq Ft/.11Acres
  • Lot Size Range: Under 1/4 Acre
  • Zoning: A-P

Building Info

  • Construction: Frame, Stucco
  • Year Built: 1883

Tax Info

  • Current REIDS Year Paid: N/A
  • First Time Home Buyer Credit: No
  • Gross Taxes: $3,917.61
  • Net Taxes: $3,917.61
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2025
Closed on
Apr 15, 2025
Sold by
Gard Wesley D and Gard Maurine K
Bought by
Blue Lotus Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Maggie Kalin
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group
Buyer's Agent
Bradley Sindt
Capital Estates, PLLC
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$225,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-10%
Total Days on Market
22
Views
202

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
36.41%
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Outstanding Balance
$174,846
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$54,385

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 6, 2021
Closed on
Dec 13, 2021
Sold by
Hai Investments Llc
Bought by
Gard Wesley D and Gard Maurine K
Seller's Agent
Jason Anderson
NP Dodge Real Estate - Council Bluffs
Buyer's Agent
Scott Wells
NP Dodge Real Estate - Council Bluffs
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$145,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-12.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.79%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2008
Sold by
Mid Iowa Family Therapy Clinic Inc
Bought by
Hai Investments Llc
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $225,000 Midwest Title
Warranty Deed $145,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $175,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/08/2025 05/08/25 Sold $225,000 -6.3% $44 / Sq Ft
03/27/2025 03/27/25 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2025 03/15/25 Price Changed $240,000 -4.0% $46 / Sq Ft
03/05/2025 03/05/25 For Sale $250,000 +72.4% $48 / Sq Ft
12/13/2021 12/13/21 Sold $145,000 -7.6% $33 / Sq Ft
11/17/2021 11/17/21 Pending -- -- --
11/10/2021 11/10/21 Price Changed $157,000 -4.8% $36 / Sq Ft
10/06/2021 10/06/21 For Sale $165,000 -- $38 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwest Iowa Association of Realtors®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,918 $196,500 $15,100 $181,400
2023 $3,918 $196,500 $15,100 $181,400
2022 $4,132 $146,700 $13,800 $132,900
2021 $6,331 $176,100 $23,800 $152,300
2020 $4,374 $176,100 $23,800 $152,300
2019 $4,528 $176,100 $23,800 $152,300
2018 $4,442 $176,100 $23,800 $152,300
2017 $4,422 $173,400 $12,420 $160,980
2015 $4,326 $173,400 $12,420 $160,980
2014 $4,330 $173,400 $12,420 $160,980
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwest Iowa Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 25-338

Southwest Iowa Association of Realtors®

APN: 7544-36-129-021