812 5th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

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,