2205 5th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
About This Home
Move in ready and full of potential! This charming 1 bedroom, 1 bath home offers convenience of main floor living with main floor laundry. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer looking for an affordable place to call home or an investor seeking a turnkey rental property, this property is a fantastic fit. Don't miss your chance to own this low maintenance, move in ready home!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
No Nearby Transit
BikeableSchools
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
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s),Other
- Flooring: Tile
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 680
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 680
- Total interior livable area: 680 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 7544 35 156 008
Features
- Exterior features: Other
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 1,984 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 31x64
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
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
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 | $455 | $5,460 |
| Home Insurance * | $74 | $888 |
| Property Taxes | $106 | $1,272 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $756 | $9,072 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | Price change | $90,000 |
| 2026-07-15 | Listed for sale | $85,000 |
| 2020-06-12 | Sold | $50,000 |
| 2020-05-26 | Pending sale | $50,000 |
| 2020-05-26 | Listed for sale | $50,000 |
| 2020-05-03 | Pending sale | $50,000 |
| 2020-02-07 | Listed for sale | $50,000 |
| 2017-11-01 | Listing removed | $40,000 |
| 2017-08-05 | Listed for sale | $40,000 |
| 2011-04-09 | Listing removed | $40,000 |
| 2011-03-28 | Price change | $40,000 |
| 2011-01-08 | Price change | $37,500 |
| 2011-01-06 | Price change | $40,000 |
| 2011-01-02 | Price change | $37,500 |
| 2011-01-01 | Price change | $40,000 |
| 2010-12-24 | Price change | $37,500 |
| 2010-12-23 | Price change | $40,000 |
| 2010-11-28 | Price change | $37,500 |
| 2010-10-09 | Price change | $40,000 |
| 2010-08-21 | Price change | $42,500 |
| 2010-07-10 | Listed for sale | $44,900 |
| 2010-02-16 | Sold | $3,500 |
| 2010-02-08 | Listed for sale | $9,900 |
| 2009-09-04 | Listing removed | $9,900 |
| 2009-06-27 | Listed for sale | $9,900 |
| 2007-01-04 | Sold | $60,000 |
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