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2205 5th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501

1beds
1baths
680sqft
$90,000
$132price/sqft
$756/moest. monthly cost
$30,240/yrincome needed

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

76
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitNo Nearby Transit
50
BikeBikeable

Schools

5/10
Edison Elementary SchoolGrades PK-50.2 mi
2/10
1/10

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

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
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Tornado
Cold Wave
Hail
Lightning
Strong Wind
Winter Weather

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 $455$5,460
Home Insurance *$74$888
Property Taxes $106$1,272
Electricity $121$1,452
Total$756$9,072
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$25,920/yr
40% on housing$22,680/yr
45% on housing$20,160/yr

Iowa FAIR Plan Programs

Iowa FAIR Plan Association

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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

$132This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 51501$116
Pottawattamie County$142

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 51501$152
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
2026-07-22Price change$90,000
2026-07-15Listed for sale$85,000
2020-06-12Sold$50,000
2020-05-26Pending sale$50,000
2020-05-26Listed for sale$50,000
2020-05-03Pending sale$50,000
2020-02-07Listed for sale$50,000
2017-11-01Listing removed$40,000
2017-08-05Listed for sale$40,000
2011-04-09Listing removed$40,000
2011-03-28Price change$40,000
2011-01-08Price change$37,500
2011-01-06Price change$40,000
2011-01-02Price change$37,500
2011-01-01Price change$40,000
2010-12-24Price change$37,500
2010-12-23Price change$40,000
2010-11-28Price change$37,500
2010-10-09Price change$40,000
2010-08-21Price change$42,500
2010-07-10Listed for sale$44,900
2010-02-16Sold$3,500
2010-02-08Listed for sale$9,900
2009-09-04Listing removed$9,900
2009-06-27Listed for sale$9,900
2007-01-04Sold$60,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentAshley Wells
BrokerageBHHS Ambassador - CB

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