$260,000
SOLD JUN 16, 2022

619 Simms Ave Council Bluffs, IA 51503

East View Loop Neighborhood
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,791 Sq Ft
10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$145 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Patio
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of June 2022

Great location! Nice level lot fully fenced with mature trees. Outside features include patio, shed, deck, permanent siding and flat driveway pad. The home's main floor offers master bed & bath plus an additional 2 bedrooms, guest bathroom, living room, & updated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Below are the finished family room with gas fireplace, laundry and additional half bath. Home Sweet Home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dee Elam

BHHS Ambassador - CB License #S43198000 Listed on: 05/05/2022

BHHS Ambassador - CB

Co-Listed By

Eric Elam

BHHS Ambassador - CB License #S58064000

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Cook

Heartland Properties License #S42567000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,648

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 85 x 120
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Storage Shed

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

$4,648

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Air Conditioner: Electric Central
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Baths, Laundry, Partial, Family Room, Fully Finished
  • Dining Facilities: KIT/DR Combo
  • Fireplace: Basement, Yes, Gas Log, Family Room
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans, Smoke Alarms
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Solid Surface Cntr, Pantry, Microwave, Garbage Disposal, Electric Range
  • Laundry: Basement, Washer Hookup, Electric, Dryer Hookup
  • Lower Tri Level: Other
  • Main Level: Baths, Primary Bedroom, Other Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining
  • Ramp Access: No
  • Second Level: None
  • Sq Ft Basement Finished: 624.00
  • Sq Ft Main Floor: 1167.00
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Total Basement Sq Ft: 701.00
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1791.00
  • Total Above Ground Finished Sq Ft: 1167.00

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Above Grade: 1.75
  • Bathrooms Below Grade: .5
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: None
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Amenities: Deck, Storage Shed, Perm Siding, Patio, Fence
  • New Construction: N
  • Roof: Composition
  • Site Amenities: Concrete Road, Off Street Parking, Flat Lot
  • Style: Split Entry

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas Forced Air
  • Hot Water Heater: Gas
  • Services: Cable, 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: 85 X 120
  • Lot Size Range: Under 1/4 Acre

Building Info

  • Construction: Frame
  • Year Built: 1975

Tax Info

  • Current REIDS Year Paid: N/A
  • First Time Home Buyer Credit: No
  • Gross Taxes: $4,869.07
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2022
Closed on
Jun 7, 2022
Sold by
Kelly Ferguson
Bought by
Frederiksen Rebecca A and Walker Judith A
Seller's Agent
Dee Elam
BHHS Ambassador - CB
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Cook
Heartland Properties
List Price
$254,000
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
2.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.60%
Original Mortgage
$221,000
Outstanding Balance
$211,468
Interest Rate
5.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$94,897

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2019
Sold by
Ferguson Kurt M
Bought by
Ferguson Kelly

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2007
Sold by
Storey Nathan W
Bought by
Bachman Gregory S and Bachman Desirae T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$147,600
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2005
Sold by
Watson James A and Watson Suzanne M
Bought by
Storey Nathan W
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $260,000 Fahey John P
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $184,500 Mrt
Warranty Deed $185,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $221,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $176,372 FHA
Previous Owner $136,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $147,600 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Price Changed $295,000 -1.7% $167 / Sq Ft
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Sale $300,000 +15.4% $170 / Sq Ft
06/16/2022 06/16/22 Sold $260,000 +2.4% $145 / Sq Ft
05/09/2022 05/09/22 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2022 05/05/22 For Sale $254,000 +30.9% $142 / Sq Ft
11/25/2015 11/25/15 Sold $194,000 -0.5% $108 / Sq Ft
10/16/2015 10/16/15 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2015 09/16/15 For Sale $195,000 -- $109 / 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 $4,648 $250,600 $36,300 $214,300
2023 $4,648 $250,600 $36,300 $214,300
2022 $4,998 $213,000 $35,800 $177,200
2021 $7,433 $213,000 $35,800 $177,200
2020 $4,844 $195,000 $33,191 $161,809
2019 $5,014 $195,000 $33,191 $161,809
2018 $4,920 $195,000 $33,191 $161,809
2017 $4,920 $195,000 $33,191 $161,809
2015 $4,286 $180,576 $33,191 $147,385
2014 $4,292 $180,576 $33,191 $147,385
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Todd Cook

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Todd Cook

    NextHome In The Bluffs

    (712) 325-0445

    2 in this area

    76 Total Sales

    Todd Cook
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  • Dee Elam

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Dee Elam

    BHHS Ambassador - CB

    (402) 699-1674

    1 in this area

    158 Total Sales

    Dee Elam
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  • E

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Eric Elam

    BHHS Ambassador - CB

    (402) 493-4663

    1 in this area

    107 Total Sales

    Eric Elam
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Jennifer Cook

    Heartland Properties

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Robin Philips

    NP Dodge Real Estate - N. 108th Cir.

  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Kenneth Jansen

    NP Dodge Real Estate - N. 108th Cir.

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Map

Source: Southwest Iowa Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 22-769

Southwest Iowa Association of Realtors®

APN: 7543-19-427-009

Iowa Pottawattamie County Council Bluffs 51503 East View Loop

619 Simms Ave, Council Bluffs, IA

This home is located at 619 Simms Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 and is currently priced at $260,000, approximately $145 per square foot. This property was built in 1975. 619 Simms Ave 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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