$280,000

818 5th Ave Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Bayless Park Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,645/month

Total Views 16,460
2 Beds
1 Bath
915 Sq Ft
$306 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Deck
  • Second Floor Living Area
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

818 5th Avenue is being sold with 812 5th Avenue as one sale, both are being sold together for one price,818 5th Avenue is a separately deeded upper level two-bedroom 1 bath home or guest house with a small garage below, It has been used as a rental unit while the owner has been remodeling the home next door, The 1,005 sq ft area on the main floor hasn't been touched during the time of the sellers ownership so it needs work or could be left as is. - The home is 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, All measurements are approximate, selling as is,

Listing Agent

Mike Morse

Morse Real Estate License #B31525000 Listed on: 06/06/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Mike Morse

Morse Real Estate License #S59609000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,124

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 55 x 130
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 915 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Second Floor Living Area
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In or Custom Kitchen Cabinets

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 1 Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Storage Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Available
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,124

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Air Conditioner: Wall, Window
  • Basement: Slab
  • Basement: None, Unfinished, Slab
  • Dining Facilities: Eat In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 2nd Floor
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans
  • Kitchen Features: Custom Cabinets
  • Laundry: 2nd Level, Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
  • Lower Tri Level: None
  • Main Level: Other
  • Ramp Access: No
  • Second Level: Baths, Other Bedrooms, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen
  • Sq Ft 2nd Floor: 915.00
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 915.00
  • Total Above Ground Finished Sq Ft: 915.00

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Above Grade: 1
  • Bathrooms Below Grade: None
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: None
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Amenities: Deck, Storage Shed, Perm Siding, Fence
  • New Construction: N
  • Roof: Composition, Metal, Other
  • Site Amenities: Concrete Road, Off Street Parking, Flat Lot
  • Style: 2 Story

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 1
  • Garage Features: Electric
  • Garage Type: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric Forced Air, Wall Furnace
  • Hot Water Heater: Electric
  • Services: Cable, Public Sidewalks, Paving, Gas, Electrical, City Water, City Sewer

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fee: N

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Flood Insurance: Not Required
  • Lot Size: 55 x 130
  • Lot Size Range: Under 1/4 Acre

Building Info

  • Construction: Frame
  • Year Built: 1920

Tax Info

  • Current REIDS Year Paid: N/A
  • Gross Taxes: 1124.47
  • Net Taxes: 1124.00
  • Tax Year: 2023

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Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 $1,124 $56,400 $18,900 $37,500
2023 $1,214 $56,400 $18,900 $37,500
2022 $952 $40,600 $17,200 $23,400
2021 $1,525 $40,600 $17,200 $23,400
2020 $1,146 $45,862 $11,115 $34,747
2019 $0 $45,862 $11,115 $34,747
2018 $0 $45,862 $11,115 $34,747
2017 $0 $45,862 $11,115 $34,747
2015 -- $45,862 $11,115 $34,747
2014 $198 $45,862 $11,115 $34,747
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/20/2025 07/20/25 For Sale $100,000 -64.3% $109 / Sq Ft
06/06/2025 06/06/25 For Sale $280,000 +729.6% $306 / Sq Ft
06/01/2020 06/01/20 Sold $33,750 -11.2% $21 / Sq Ft
04/10/2020 04/10/20 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2020 02/19/20 For Sale $38,000 -- $23 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwest Iowa Association of Realtors®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Contract Of Sale $41,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $26,000 Mrt
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $0 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

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Source: Southwest Iowa Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 25-1099

Southwest Iowa Association of Realtors®

APN: 7544-36-153-017

Iowa Pottawattamie County Council Bluffs 51501 Bayless Park

818 5th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA

This home is located at 818 5th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 and is currently priced at $280,000, approximately $306 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 818 5th Ave is a home located in Pottawattamie County with nearby schools including Bloomer Elementary School, Gerald W. Kirn Middle School, and Abraham Lincoln High School.

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