2538 Avenue C
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
2 bd 1 ba 672 sqft Built 1860 Lot 4,792 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$170,000
Oct 3, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2022 | Sold | $170,000 | Public Record |
| Aug 8, 2022 | Listed | $170,000 | MLS #22-1455 |
| May 11, 2021 | Sold | $51,000 | Public Record |
| Mar 30, 2021 | Listed | $66,000 | MLS #21-444 |
| Mar 22, 2010 | Sold | $51,000 | Public Record |
| Nov 5, 2009 | Sold | $51,000 | Public Record |
| Feb 25, 2009 | Sold | $33,000 | Public Record |
| Sep 17, 2008 | Listed | $40,000 | MLS #08-2664 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $162,400 | $20,900 | $183,300 | $3,318 |
| 2024 | $162,400 | $20,900 | $183,300 | $3,278 |
| 2023 | $139,300 | $18,200 | $157,500 | $2,800 |
| 2022 | $97,000 | $20,000 | $117,000 | $1,548 |
| 2021 | $46,000 | $20,000 | $66,000 | $1,446 |
| 2020 | $41,900 | $16,000 | $57,900 | $1,438 |
| 2019 | $41,900 | $16,000 | $57,900 | $1,222 |
| 2018 | $36,820 | $10,680 | $47,500 | $1,198 |
| 2017 | $36,820 | $10,680 | $47,500 | $1,212 |
| 2016 | $36,820 | $10,680 | $47,500 | $1,184 |
| 2015 | $36,820 | $10,680 | $47,500 | $1,186 |
| 2014 | $36,820 | $10,680 | $47,500 | $1,170 |
| 2013 | $36,820 | $10,680 | $47,500 | $1,102 |
| 2012 | $36,820 | $10,680 | $47,500 | $1,060 |
| 2010 | $36,820 | $10,680 | $47,500 | $1,090 |
| 2009 | $38,758 | $11,242 | $50,000 | $1,172 |
| 2007 | $55,865 | $11,242 | $67,107 | $1,124 |
Property facts
Year built
1860
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
672 sqft
Lot size
4,792 sqft
ZIP code
51501
City
Council Bluffs
Street
Avenue C
Coordinates
41.26478, -95.88349
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,008
Gross rental yield
7.12%
Implied cap rate
4.62%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 2538 Avenue C last sell?
2538 Avenue C most recently sold on Oct 3, 2022 for $170,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 2538 Avenue C?
The most recent total assessment for 2538 Avenue C (year 2025) is $183,300 with $3,318 in property tax.
How does 2538 Avenue C's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 7.8% above the last sale price of $170,000.
When was 2538 Avenue C built?
2538 Avenue C was built in 1860.
How does 2538 Avenue C compare to others on Avenue C?
We track 8 other properties on Avenue C. Browse the list under "Other properties on Avenue C" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 2538 Avenue C?
2538 Avenue C is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 672 sqft, 4,792 sqft lot single_family.
Is 2538 Avenue C a flip candidate?
Yes — 2538 Avenue C appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 2538 Avenue C a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 2538 Avenue C is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+30.1%
Implied 1-yr
+120.4%
2026 Q3
$3.66M
2026 Q4
$3.66M
ZIP 51501 — Median Price History + Forecast
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