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  • $280,000

    812 5th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

    4beds
    2,392sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1874
    7,840.8 Square Feet Lot
    $271,100 Zestimate®
    $117/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Character-filled victorian italianate homeOriginal featuresFull of charm
    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,
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: June 18, 2025 at 11:36am

    Listed by:

    Mike Morse 402-677-6356,

    Morse Real Estate

    Source: GPRMLS,MLS#: 22515632MLS Logo
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 1
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Second
    Basement
    • Area: 1280
    Heating
    • Natural Gas, Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Window Unit(s)
    Features
    • Basement: Other,Full,Unfinished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Gas Log Lighter
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,392
    • Total interior livable area: 2,392 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,392
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: No Garage
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Exterior features: None
    • Fencing: Privacy,Other
    Lot
    • Size: 7,840.8 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 60 x 130
    • Features: City Lot, Public Sidewalk, Curb Cut, Curb and Gutter, Level
    Details
    • Parcel number: 7544 36 153 014

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Foundation: Other, Brick/Mortar
    Condition
    • Not New and NOT a Model
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1874

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer, Private Sewer
    • Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available, Sewer Available, Storm Sewer, Phone Available, Cable Available

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: CURTIS AND RAMSEY ADD
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Council Bluffs

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $117/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $122,600
    • Annual tax amount: $2,440
    • Date on market: 6/7/2025
    • Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Electric utility on property: Yes
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