520 Franklin Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
2 bd 1 ba 1,086 sqft Built 1920 Lot 23,958 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$168,000
Aug 25, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2022 | Sold | $168,000 | Public Record |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Sold | $167,900 | SouthwestIowa |
| Jun 29, 2022 | Price changed | $169,900 | MLS #22-893 |
| May 20, 2022 | Listed | $172,500 | MLS #22-893 |
| Jun 18, 2021 | Sold | $157,000 | SouthwestIowa |
| May 7, 2021 | Listed | $155,900 | MLS #21-799 |
| Mar 4, 2021 | Sold | $100,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $151,600 | $58,400 | $210,000 | $3,588 |
| 2024 | $151,600 | $58,400 | $210,000 | $3,074 |
| 2023 | $113,900 | $50,800 | $164,700 | $3,592 |
| 2022 | $108,900 | $50,100 | $159,000 | $3,092 |
| 2021 | $90,600 | $50,100 | $140,700 | $2,870 |
| 2020 | $82,400 | $32,500 | $114,900 | $2,854 |
| 2019 | $82,400 | $32,500 | $114,900 | $2,954 |
| 2018 | $82,400 | $32,500 | $114,900 | $2,836 |
| 2017 | $78,223 | $34,177 | $112,400 | $2,866 |
| 2016 | $78,223 | $34,177 | $112,400 | $2,804 |
| 2015 | $78,223 | $34,177 | $112,400 | $2,806 |
| 2014 | $78,223 | $34,177 | $112,400 | $2,590 |
| 2013 | $70,988 | $34,177 | $105,165 | $2,440 |
| 2012 | $70,988 | $34,177 | $105,165 | $2,348 |
| 2010 | $70,988 | $34,177 | $105,165 | $2,366 |
| 2009 | $40,024 | $35,976 | $76,000 | $1,452 |
| 2007 | $37,532 | $35,976 | $73,508 | $1,396 |
Property facts
Year built
1920
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
1,086 sqft
Lot size
23,958 sqft
ZIP code
51503
City
Council Bluffs
Street
Franklin Ave
Coordinates
41.26115, -95.83789
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,629
Gross rental yield
11.64%
Implied cap rate
7.56%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 520 Franklin Ave last sell?
520 Franklin Ave most recently sold on Aug 25, 2022 for $168,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 520 Franklin Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 520 Franklin Ave (year 2025) is $210,000 with $3,588 in property tax.
How does 520 Franklin Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 25.0% above the last sale price of $168,000.
When was 520 Franklin Ave built?
520 Franklin Ave was built in 1920.
How does 520 Franklin Ave compare to others on Franklin Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Franklin Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Franklin Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 520 Franklin Ave?
520 Franklin Ave is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 1,086 sqft, 23,958 sqft lot single_family.
Is 520 Franklin Ave a flip candidate?
Yes — 520 Franklin Ave appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 520 Franklin Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 520 Franklin 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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