812 5th Ave Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Bayless Park NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,754/month
Total Views
71,701
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,392
Sq Ft
$117
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- No HOA
- Forced Air Heating System
- Level Lot
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Privacy Fence
- Gas Log Fireplace
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. The property also includes a separately deeded two-bedroom guest house with a small garage below - ideal for visitors, rental income or a home office. Both lots are zoned for residential and commercial use, offering flexibility for investors. Located in the heart of downtown Council Bluffs and just 10 minutes from downtown Omaha,
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,440
Year Built
- Built in 1874
Lot Details
- 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 60 x 130
- Privacy Fence
- Level Lot
Parking
- No Garage
Home Design
- Brick Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,392 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement with some natural light
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Schools
- Bloomer Elementary School
- Kirn Middle School
- Abraham Lincoln High School
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Forced Air Heating System
- Private Sewer
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Curtis And Ramsey Add Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 7544 36 153 014
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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 | -17.9% | $96 / Sq Ft |
| 06/06/2025 06/06/25 | For Sale | $280,000 | +217.3% | $117 / 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: Great Plains Regional MLS
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: Great Plains Regional MLS
MLS Number: 22515632
APN: 7544-36-153-014
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