1421 S 8th St, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
About This Home
Potential, potential, potential. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in Council Bluffs is ready for the right buyer to make it their own. The functional layout features a spacious living room, a kitchen updated just 3 years ago, dining area, convenient main-floor laundry and newer windows. Outside you'll find off street parking for 2 cars, a good-sized, flat backyard, and a shed for storage. A great opportunity to add value. Property is being sold as-is and requires a cash offer or commercial investor loan - priced accordingly. Investors, rehabbers, and handy buyers welcome.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
No Nearby Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Materials
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 904
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 904
- Total interior livable area: 904 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 7544 36 382 017
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Deck,Porch
Lot
- Lot size: 5,662 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 0.13 Acres
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Tornado
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $657 | $7,884 |
| Home Insurance * | $107 | $1,284 |
| Property Taxes | $176 | $2,112 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $1,061 | $12,732 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | Price change | $130,000 |
| 2025-11-14 | Listed for sale | $129,000 |
| 2022-06-01 | Sold | $118,900 |
| 2022-04-30 | Pending sale | $114,900 |
| 2022-04-29 | Listed for sale | $114,900 |
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