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Sold for $178,500 on 09/05/25
  • $178,500

    812 5th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

    4beds
    2baths
    2,392sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1874
    7,800 Square Feet Lot
    $179,200 Zestimate®
    $75/sqft
    $1,960 Estimated rent

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    What's special

    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. Its zoned for residential and commercial use, offering flexibility for a buyer.Located in the heart of downtown Council Bluffs and just 10 minutes from downtown Omaha, this home is perfect for those who appreciate history, charm, and a one of a kind property. All measurements are approximate, selling as is, buyer to verify zoning to satisfy themselves prior to closing. There are 2 driveways, 1 short one in front of the house & the longer shared driveway in-between both houses on the right side or east side of the house, you cant park on the longer one but you can drive on it to get to the rear of the house for additional parking, would just need to remove a few privacy fence panels.

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: September 05, 2025 at 09:38am

    Listed by:

    Mike Morse,

    Morse Real Estate,

    Mike R. Morse,

    Morse Real Estate

    Bought with:

    Eric Cano, B63176000

    NP Dodge Real Estate - Council Bluffs

    Source: SWIAR,MLS#: 25-1476

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Dining room
    • Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Dining
    • Level: Main
    Family room
    • Level: Main
    Kitchen
    • Features: Pantry
    • Level: Main
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    Heating
    • Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level
    Features
    • Built-in Features, Open Staircase, Other, Original Woodwork
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Basement: Full,Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Main Floor, Yes
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,392
    • Total interior livable area: 2,392 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,392

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: No Garage, Off Street, No Features
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Porch
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 7,800 sqft
    • Dimensions: 60 x 130
    • Features: Level, Under 1/4 Acre
    Details
    • Additional structures: None
    • Parcel number: 7544 36 153 014

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1874

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Sidewalks, Paving
    Location
    • Region: Council Bluffs

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Conventional
    • Road surface type: Concrete
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