$330,000
SOLD JAN 24, 2025

223 Journey Cir Council Bluffs, IA 51503

McPherson Hills Neighborhood
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,682 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$123 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

132 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of January 2025

Like new ranch home located on a cul-de-sac. Open concept layout with nearly 2700 sq ft. 4 bed/3 bath walkout basement.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sara Porter

BHHS Ambassador Real Estate License #S60564000 Listed on: 08/10/2024

BHHS Ambassador Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Joe Clanton

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group License #S66475000

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,270

Year Built

  • Built in 2020

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 82x123 98x123
  • Cul-De-Sac

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Built-In or Custom Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Partially Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • College View Elementary School
  • Gerald W Kirn Middle School
  • Abraham Lincoln High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,270

Year Built

Built in 2020

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Air Conditioner: Electric Central
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Family Room, Partially Finished, Full
  • Dining Facilities: KIT/DR Combo
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans, Smoke Alarms, Walk-in Closets
  • Kitchen Features: Custom Cabinets, Refrigerator, Solid Surface Cntr, Microwave, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Electric Range
  • Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Floor
  • Lower Tri Level: None
  • Main Level: Baths, Other Bedrooms, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining
  • Ramp Access: No
  • Second Level: None
  • Sq Ft Basement Finished: 1140.00
  • Sq Ft Main Floor: 1542.00
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Total Basement Sq Ft: 1542.00
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2682.00
  • Total Above Ground Finished Sq Ft: 1542.00

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Above Grade: 2
  • Bathrooms Below Grade: 1
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Amenities: Deck, Fence
  • New Construction: N
  • Roof: Composition
  • Site Amenities: Concrete Road, Cul-de-sac
  • Style: Ranch

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Type: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric Forced Air
  • Hot Water Heater: Gas
  • Services: Cable, Public Sidewalks, Gas, Electrical, City Water, City Sewer

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fee: N

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Flood Insurance: Not Required
  • Lot Size: 82X123 98x123
  • Lot Size Range: Under 1/4 Acre

Building Info

  • Construction: Frame
  • Year Built: 2020

Tax Info

  • Current REIDS Year Paid: N/A
  • Gross Taxes: 7481.99
  • Net Taxes: 7270.00
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 10, 2024
Closed on
Jan 21, 2025
Sold by
Watts Joshua James and Watts Cari Jo
Bought by
Evangelisti Chris
Seller's Agent
Sara Porter
BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Joe Clanton
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group
List Price
$359,000
Sold Price
$330,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-8.08%
Views
199
Current Estimated Value
$354,525

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$24,525
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.23%
Original Mortgage
$264,000
Outstanding Balance
$263,541
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$80,743

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 30, 2020
Closed on
Dec 21, 2020
Sold by
711 Properties Llc
Bought by
Watts Joshua James and Watts Cari Jo
Seller's Agent
John Jerkovich
Heartland Properties
Buyer's Agent
Sara Porter
BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
List Price
$309,000
Sold Price
$315,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
1.94%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.15%
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2019
Sold by
Burns Travis A and Burns Rebecca M
Bought by
711 Properties Llc
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $329,875 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $315,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $29,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $264,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $225,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/24/2025 01/24/25 Sold $330,000 -8.1% $123 / Sq Ft
12/20/2024 12/20/24 Pending -- -- --
12/17/2024 12/17/24 For Sale $359,000 0.0% $134 / Sq Ft
12/10/2024 12/10/24 Pending -- -- --
12/01/2024 12/01/24 For Sale $359,000 0.0% $134 / Sq Ft
12/01/2024 12/01/24 Price Changed $359,000 +8.8% $134 / Sq Ft
11/30/2024 11/30/24 Off Market $330,000 -- --
10/09/2024 10/09/24 Price Changed $369,900 -2.7% $138 / Sq Ft
08/26/2024 08/26/24 Price Changed $380,000 -2.6% $142 / Sq Ft
08/10/2024 08/10/24 For Sale $390,000 +23.8% $145 / Sq Ft
12/28/2020 12/28/20 Sold $315,000 +1.9% $117 / Sq Ft
11/01/2020 11/01/20 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2020 10/30/20 For Sale $309,000 -- $115 / 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 $7,086 $365,900 $54,500 $311,400
2023 $7,086 $365,900 $54,500 $311,400
2022 $7,126 $312,700 $36,900 $275,800
2021 $7,474 $312,700 $36,900 $275,800
2020 $692 $27,900 $27,900 $0
2019 $718 $27,900 $27,900 $0
2018 $704 $27,900 $27,900 $0
2017 $712 $27,900 $27,900 $0
2015 $696 $27,900 $27,900 $0
2014 $140 $5,627 $5,627 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sara Porter

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Sara Porter

    BHHS Ambassador Real Estate

    (402) 212-3927

    3 in this area

    117 Total Sales

    Sara Porter
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Joe Clanton

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group

    (402) 630-7176

    2 in this area

    104 Total Sales

    Joe Clanton
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  • John Jerkovich

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    John Jerkovich

    Heartland Properties

    (712) 388-2213

    2 in this area

    305 Total Sales

    John Jerkovich
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  • Mindy Perdue

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Mindy Perdue

    Heartland Properties

    (712) 388-2238

    2 in this area

    127 Total Sales

    Mindy Perdue
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Map

Source: Southwest Iowa Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 24-1554

Southwest Iowa Association of Realtors®

APN: 7543-29-457-009

Iowa Pottawattamie County Council Bluffs 51503 McPherson Hills

223 Journey Cir, Council Bluffs, IA

This home is located at 223 Journey Cir, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 and is currently priced at $330,000, approximately $123 per square foot. This property was built in 2020. 223 Journey Cir is a home located in Pottawattamie County with nearby schools including College View Elementary School, Gerald W. Kirn Middle School, and Abraham Lincoln High School.

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