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,
For sale
$280,000
812 5th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
4beds
2,392sqft
Est.:
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
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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#: 22515632

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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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