Primary on Main
Address
21696 185th Street, Council Bluffs, IA
Price
$ 690,000
Property Attributes
- ID#22625249
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status ACTIVE
- CountyPottawattamie
- CityCouncil Bluffs
- AreaPottawattamie
- NeighborhoodLAKE TWP - LOESS HILLS ACRES LT 1
- Zip51503
- StyleRanch
- Year Built1974
- Taxes$ 6069
- Price$ 690,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2800
- Lot Size3.78 Acres
Data Source:
Great Plains Regional MLS
Property Description
Some homes you sell on square footage. This one you sell on the view. Perched on one of the highest points in southwest Iowa, this 2,800 sq ft ranch — 3 bedrooms plus a non-conforming 4th — commands 3.78 acres and a view that's only changed hands twice in 150 years. Loess Hills roll out one way, the downtown Omaha skyline glows the other. Pictures don't come close. Fully redone in 2014 with a new roof in 2025, so the acreage and the view come with zero project list. Solid oak doors, wood floors throughout, a double-sided fireplace anchoring the living space, and an epoxy-coated garage floor. Hard-surfaced road, tucked between Council Bluffs and Crescent. Country quiet, city close.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| College View Elementary School | Gerald W Kirn Middle School | Abraham Lincoln High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/2/2026 | Listed $690,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
|---|---|
| Heating | Electric |
| Cooling | Heat Pump |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Patio |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Materials | Wood Siding |
| Year Built | 1974 |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| County | Pottawattamie |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | false |
| Attached Garage | true |
| Subdivision Name | LAKE TWP - LOESS HILLS ACRES LT 1 |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Directions | From Old Lincoln Hwy North to fork, turn right on 185th St and follow past Heron Ln. Home is on the left. |
| ModificationTimestamp | 2026-09-11T13:50:28.200Z |
| High School | Abraham Lincoln |
| City | Council Bluffs |
| Senior Community Y/N | false |
| High School District | Council Bluffs |
| MLS Area | Pottawattamie |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Carport Y/N | false |
| Elementary School | College View |
| Tax Annual Amount | 6069.64 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Gerald W Kirn |
| Property Condition | Not New and NOT a Model |
| Building Area Units | Square Feet |
| Primary Bedroom Level | Main Floor |
| Living Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Occupancy Type | Owner |
| Middle/Junior School District | Council Bluffs |
| Elementary School District | Council Bluffs |
| Legal Description | LAKE TWP - LOESS HILLS ACRES LT 1 |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Wet Bar |
|---|---|
| Basement | Walk-Out Access |
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Wood Burning |
| Kitchen Level | Main Floor |
| Basement (Y/N) | true |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 1500 |
| 3/4 Baths | 2 |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 1300 |
| Living Room Level | Main Floor |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 2 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Total Baths | 3 |
| Primary Bathroom Features | 3/4 |
| Kitchen Area | 195.6806 |
| Kitchen Length | 16.0833 |
| Kitchen Width | 12.1667 |
| RoomBasementArea | 1500 |
| Primary on Main | 158.3056 |
| Second Bedroom Length | 11.5833 |
| Second Bedroom Width | 13.6667 |
| Bedroom 3 Area | 145.75 |
| Bedroom 3 Length | 11 |
| Bedroom 3 Width | 13.25 |
| Bedroom 4 Area | 149.9306 |
| Bedroom 4 Length | 10.5833 |
| Bedroom 4 Width | 14.1667 |
| Living Room Area | 408.5764 |
| Living Room Length | 23.9167 |
| Living Room Width | 17.0833 |
| Primary Bedroom Area | 298.0833 |
| Primary Bedroom Length | 12.1667 |
| Primary Bedroom Width | 24.5 |
| Bedroom 4 Level | Basement |
| Bedroom 3 Level | Basement |
| Second Bedroom Level | Basement |
Exterior Features
| Fencing | None |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Over 1 up to 5 Acres |
| Total Parking | 2 |
| Foundation Details | Block |
| Building Area Total | 2800 |
| Lot Dimensions | 320.25 x 564.21 x 319.7 x 534.82 |
| Lot Size Acres | 3.78 |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Covered Spaces | 2 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 51503
Price
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Year Built
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