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.
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
Owner options
What's special
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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