
301 S 8th St Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Bayless Park NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $341,000 - $353,000
Highlights
- Fireplace in Bedroom
- No HOA
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Wood Flooring
- Formal Dining Room
- Porch
About This Home
As of September 2022HISTORICAL SHEPARD & EMMA FARNSWORTH HOUSE. THIS HOME IS A GORGEOUS QUEEN ANN FROM 1886 WITH ALL THE CHARACTER AND CHARM OF THE 1800s. ORIGINAL WOODWORK, HDWD FLRS, STAINED GLASS WINDOWS WITH ETCHED WINDOWS, 6 FIREPLACES, 6 BEDROOMS, POCKET DOORS, 4 PORCHES, THE WOODWORK IS BREATHTAKING. BUTLER QUARTERS AND A THIRD FLOOR BALLROOM. THE HOME HAS DOUBLE LOTS AND A LG 2 CAR GARAGE. NEWER ROOF AND NEWER BOILER. FULL WALKUP BSMNT AND REALLY TOO MUCH TO TELL. THERE JUST ISN'T ANOTHER ONE LIKE THIS AROUND PLEASE VIEW THE PICTURES. OFFERS TO BE PRESENTED SATURDAY JULY 2nd.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
NP Dodge Real Estate - Council Bluffs Listed on: 06/29/2022

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,638
Year Built
- Built in 1886
Lot Details
- 0.4
Home Design
- Frame Construction
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- 5,078 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Woodwork
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Range
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Bedroom
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- 2 Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
Unfinished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Off-Street Parking
Schools
- Bloomer Elementary School
- Gerald W Kirn Middle School
- Abraham Lincoln High School
Utilities
- Hot Water Heating System
- Gas Available
- Gas Water Heater
Additional Features
- Porch
- Level Lot
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in Council Bluffs, IA
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Sebastian John | $260,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
---|---|---|---|
Open | 301 South Eighth Street Llc | $65,000 | |
Open | Sebastian John | $208,000 | |
Previous Owner | Andersen Wayne E | $42,245 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
09/01/2022 09/01/22 | Sold | $260,000 | +10.6% | $51 / Sq Ft |
07/05/2022 07/05/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
07/05/2022 07/05/22 | For Sale | $235,000 | 0.0% | $46 / Sq Ft |
07/05/2022 07/05/22 | Price Changed | $235,000 | +34.3% | $46 / Sq Ft |
07/03/2022 07/03/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
06/29/2022 06/29/22 | For Sale | $175,000 | -- | $34 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $5,504 | $331,500 | $40,400 | $291,100 |
2023 | $5,098 | $255,700 | $40,400 | $215,300 |
2022 | $3,786 | $173,700 | $30,800 | $142,900 |
2021 | $5,605 | $173,700 | $30,800 | $142,900 |
2020 | $3,612 | $157,577 | $23,662 | $133,915 |
2019 | $3,748 | $157,577 | $23,662 | $133,915 |
2018 | $3,672 | $157,577 | $23,662 | $133,915 |
2017 | $3,718 | $157,577 | $23,662 | $133,915 |
2015 | $3,630 | $157,577 | $23,662 | $133,915 |
2014 | $3,634 | $157,577 | $23,662 | $133,915 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2022
Gladys Danker
NP Dodge Real Estate - Council Bluffs
(402) 689-3100
1 in this area
72 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2022
Sara Porter
BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
(402) 212-3927
1 in this area
117 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwest Iowa Association of Realtors®
MLS Number: 22-1203

APN: 7544-36-132-002