812 5th Ave Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Bayless Park NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,477/month
Total Views
10,026
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,392
Sq Ft
$96
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Popular Property
- No HOA
- Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
- Formal Dining Room
- Porch
About This Home
Built in 1874, This character-filled Victorian Italianate home offers an opportunity to own a meaningful piece of Council Bluffs history. With 4 bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms across 2,392 square feet, this home is full of charm, stories, and potential. Originally built by Egbert Aylesworth, a lawyer who later became a judge, the home was later owned by James J. O'Neil, a well known city official and former sheriff of the Squirrel Cage Jail. In the late 1930's, it served as a boarding house and since been lovingly brought back to reflect its Victorian-era roots. Several original features have been preserved or thoughtfully revived to honor the homes past. Its zoned for residential and commercial use, offering flexibility for a buyer.Located in the heart of downtown Council Bluffs and just
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,444
Year Built
- Built in 1874
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 60 x 130
- Level Lot
Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Frame Construction
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- 2,392 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Woodwork
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- 2 Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
Outdoor Features
- 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
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $2,614 | $122,600 | $19,600 | $103,000 |
| 2023 | $2,614 | $122,600 | $19,600 | $103,000 |
| 2022 | $1,944 | $79,000 | $17,900 | $61,100 |
| 2021 | $2,478 | $79,000 | $17,900 | $61,100 |
| 2020 | $1,242 | $50,000 | $10,023 | $39,977 |
| 2019 | $1,286 | $50,000 | $10,023 | $39,977 |
| 2018 | $1,262 | $50,000 | $10,023 | $39,977 |
| 2017 | $1,012 | $39,672 | $10,023 | $29,649 |
| 2015 | $990 | $39,672 | $10,023 | $29,649 |
| 2014 | $990 | $39,672 | $10,023 | $29,649 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/20/2025 07/20/25 | For Sale | $230,000 | +160.6% | $96 / Sq Ft |
| 06/01/2020 06/01/20 | Sold | $88,250 | -11.8% | $37 / Sq Ft |
| 04/10/2020 04/10/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/19/2020 02/19/20 | For Sale | $100,000 | -- | $42 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwest Iowa Association of Realtors®
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $122,000 | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $73,500 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Southwest Iowa Association of Realtors®
MLS Number: 25-1476
APN: 7544-36-153-014
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