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1553 N Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503

2beds
1baths
846sqft
$173,500
$205price/sqft
$1,358/moest. monthly cost
$54,320/yrincome needed

About This Home

This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort and modern style. Recent exterior improvements include a new roof, siding, and fresh paint, providing excellent curb appeal. Inside, you'll find new windows throughout, a fully renovated kitchen with convenient main-floor laundry, a stylishly updated bathroom, new flooring, modern lighting, and numerous additional upgrades. The home also features a full basement ideal for storage and a detached shop/garage suitable for storage or a small vehicle. Move-in ready and thoughtfully updated -- schedule your showing today!

Getting Around

29
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitNo Nearby Transit
21
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

9/10
Hoover Elementary SchoolGrades PK-50.4 mi
5/10
3/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1920

Materials

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Frame

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Laundry features: Washer Hookup,Dryer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup,In Basement

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Unfinished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 846

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air,Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 846
  • Total interior livable area: 846 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 7543 19 381 001

Lot

  • Lot size: 7,800 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 50x156

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
    TornadoVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Tornado
Cold Wave
Hail
Lightning
Strong Wind
Winter Weather
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties

Flood
Severe Storm
Tornado

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $877$10,524
Home Insurance *$127$1,524
Property Taxes $233$2,796
Electricity $121$1,452
Total$1,358$16,296
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$46,560/yr
40% on housing$40,740/yr
45% on housing$36,213/yr

Iowa FAIR Plan Programs

Iowa FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 1,021Commercial: 22
Total Premiums$1.14M
Total Exposure$85.68M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 12.5%
12.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 1.9%
1.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.5%
0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$205This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 51503$150
Pottawattamie County$142

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 51503$158
Pottawattamie County$154

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)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-14Price change$179,500
2026-04-03Price change$184,000
2026-03-03Price change$189,000
2025-10-31Listed for sale$195,000
2025-08-12Listing removed$185,000
2025-08-11Listed for sale$185,000
2025-08-04Pending sale$185,000
2025-08-01Listed for sale$185,000
2025-08-01Pending sale$185,000
2025-08-01Listed for sale$185,000
2023-10-06Listing removed--
2023-10-02Listed for rent$1,400
2023-10-02Listing removed--
2023-09-15Listed for rent$1,400
2009-09-28Sold$90,000
2008-05-05Sold$85,000
2006-08-22Sold$39,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentThe Cook Team
BrokerageNextHome In The Bluffs

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