238 5th Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
3 bd 3 ba 2,757 sqft Built 1900 single_family
Most recent sale
$295,000
Sep 8, 2023
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2024 | Listing removed | — | CouncilBluffs |
| May 13, 2024 | Listed | $415,000 | CouncilBluffs |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Listing removed | — | CouncilBluffs |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Listed | $399,000 | CouncilBluffs |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Listed | $415,000 | CouncilBluffs |
| Jan 5, 2024 | Listing removed | — | CouncilBluffs |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Listed | $425,000 | CouncilBluffs |
| Sep 8, 2023 | Sold | $295,000 | Public Record |
| Jul 30, 2015 | Sold | $285,000 | Public Record |
| May 29, 2015 | Listing removed | $290,000 | CouncilBluffs |
| Apr 30, 2015 | Listed | $290,000 | CouncilBluffs |
| Oct 6, 2009 | Sold | $135,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $360,900 | $51,700 | $412,600 | $6,768 |
| 2024 | $360,900 | $51,700 | $412,600 | $6,698 |
| 2023 | $291,000 | $45,000 | $336,000 | $6,848 |
| 2022 | $253,900 | $32,300 | $286,200 | $6,716 |
| 2021 | $253,900 | $32,300 | $286,200 | $7,054 |
| 2020 | $253,900 | $28,600 | $282,500 | $6,448 |
| 2019 | $231,010 | $28,590 | $259,600 | $6,674 |
| 2018 | $231,010 | $28,590 | $259,600 | $6,548 |
| 2017 | $231,010 | $28,590 | $259,600 | $6,620 |
| 2016 | $231,010 | $28,590 | $259,600 | $4,160 |
| 2015 | $146,897 | $28,590 | $175,487 | $4,164 |
| 2014 | $146,897 | $28,590 | $175,487 | $4,104 |
| 2013 | $146,897 | $28,590 | $175,487 | $3,860 |
| 2012 | $146,897 | $28,590 | $175,487 | $3,752 |
| 2010 | $146,897 | $28,590 | $175,487 | $3,894 |
| 2007 | $154,628 | $30,095 | $184,723 | $3,358 |
Property facts
Year built
1900
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
3
Living area
2,757 sqft
Lot size
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ZIP code
51503
City
Council Bluffs
Street
5th Ave
Coordinates
41.25676, -95.84710
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,770
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 238 5th Ave last sell?
238 5th Ave most recently sold on Sep 8, 2023 for $295,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 238 5th Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 238 5th Ave (year 2025) is $412,600 with $6,768 in property tax.
How does 238 5th Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 39.9% above the last sale price of $295,000.
When was 238 5th Ave built?
238 5th Ave was built in 1900.
How does 238 5th Ave compare to others on 5th Ave?
We track 8 other properties on 5th Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on 5th Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 238 5th Ave?
238 5th Ave is a 3 bed, 3 bath, 2,757 sqft single_family.
Is 238 5th Ave a flip candidate?
No — 238 5th Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 238 5th Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 238 5th Ave appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-1.2%
Implied 1-yr
-4.7%
2026 Q3
$272.9K
2026 Q4
$269.4K
ZIP 51503 — Median Price History + Forecast
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