$450,000
OPEN SUN 1:30PM - 3PM

638 Simms Ave Council Bluffs, IA 51503

McKenzie Avenue Neighborhood

Estimated payment $3,030/month

Total Views 249
5 Beds
4 Baths
4,136 Sq Ft
$109 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

Welcome Home to 638 Simms Ave! This Expansive 6 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom Home With Attached 2 Car Garage And Over 4,100 Finished Sq Ft. is Ready For New Owners! Walk In the Double Front Doors, Into the Stunning Living Room With Large Windows Overlooking The Omaha Skyline. The Functional Kitchen Offers Eat-In Dining Plus Formal Dining Room. Enjoy 3 Inviting Living Areas And A Full Kitchenette In The Walk-Out Lower Level. Spacious Primary Suite Features En-Suite Bath, Walk-In Closet, And Cozy Sitting Room. You'll Love All The Unique Features; Including the Office Space w/ Original Woodwork + Bookshelfs.Brand New 2-Tiered Composite Deck Overlooks The Large Fenced Yard. One-Of-A-Kind Property Offering Space, Style, And Breathtaking Views. Convenient Location Near All Amenities!

Listing Agent

Samantha Peckham

Real Broker LLC License #S68495000 Listed on: 10/10/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Tammy Stuart

Real Broker LLC License #B40404000

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,724

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 180
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Split Foyer
  • Brick Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shake Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Built-In Features
  • Woodwork
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Built-In or Custom Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 4 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Parking

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Storage Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,724

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Air Conditioner: Electric Central
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Full, Fully Finished
  • Dining Facilities: Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining
  • Fireplace: Electric Log, Yes, Main Floor, Gas Log
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Humidifier, Wood Floors, Walk-in Closets, Sky Light, Original Woodwork, Open Staircase, Extra Built-ins, Central Vacuum, Ceiling Fans
  • Kitchen Features: Custom Cabinets, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Electric Range
  • Laundry: Basement, Washer Hookup, Main Floor, Dryer Hookup
  • Lower Tri Level: Baths, Kitchen, Other Bedrooms, Other, Family Room
  • Main Level: Baths, Other, Primary Bedroom, Other Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining
  • Ramp Access: No
  • Second Level: None
  • Sq Ft Basement Finished: 2334.00
  • Sq Ft Main Floor: 1802.00
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Total Basement Sq Ft: 2334.00
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 4136.00
  • Total Above Ground Finished Sq Ft: 1802.00

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Above Grade: 2
  • Bathrooms Below Grade: 2
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Amenities: Deck, Storage Shed, Patio
  • New Construction: N
  • Roof: Shake Shingles
  • Site Amenities: Concrete Road, Off Street Parking, Wooded Lot, View
  • Style: Split Foyer

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

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

Lot Info

  • Flood Insurance: Not Required
  • Lot Size: 100 x 180
  • Lot Size Range: Over 1/4 up to 1/2 Acre

Building Info

  • Construction: Brick, Frame
  • Year Built: 1991

Tax Info

  • Current REIDS Year Paid: N/A
  • Net Taxes: 7,724.00
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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
2025 $7,724 $419,800 $53,100 $366,700
2024 $7,724 $383,500 $46,200 $337,300
2023 $7,646 $383,500 $46,200 $337,300
2022 $7,792 $332,100 $47,900 $284,200
2021 $11,496 $332,100 $47,900 $284,200
2020 $7,370 $296,700 $44,400 $252,300
2019 $7,414 $296,700 $44,400 $252,300
2018 $6,972 $288,400 $44,365 $244,035
2017 $7,054 $288,400 $44,365 $244,035
2015 $6,138 $246,050 $44,365 $201,685
2014 $6,312 $246,050 $44,365 $201,685
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/10/2025 10/10/25 For Sale $450,000 +50.0% $109 / Sq Ft
06/29/2018 06/29/18 Sold $300,000 -7.7% $73 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/30/2018 05/30/18 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2018 05/11/18 For Sale $325,000 +15.2% $79 / Sq Ft
08/07/2015 08/07/15 Sold $282,000 -2.8% $68 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/04/2015 07/04/15 Pending -- -- --
07/03/2015 07/03/15 For Sale $290,000 -- $70 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwest Iowa Association of Realtors®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $300,000 Clear Title & Abstract Llc
Warranty Deed $240,000 None Available
Legal Action Court Order -- None Available
Warranty Deed $60,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $240,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $228,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Southwest Iowa Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 25-2197

Southwest Iowa Association of Realtors®

APN: 7543-19-426-005

Iowa Pottawattamie County Council Bluffs 51503 McKenzie Avenue

638 Simms Ave, Council Bluffs, IA

This home is located at 638 Simms Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 and is currently priced at $450,000, approximately $108 per square foot. This property was built in 1991. 638 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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