Pottawattamie County property record for 1511 Ave E, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,784 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $88,500 (May 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $3,028 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AH (high risk) |
| APN | 7544 26 414 004 |
| Primary APN | 7544 26 414 004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,784 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,792 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 88 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Street Address | 1511 AVENUE E |
|---|---|
| City | COUNCIL BLUFFS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51501-2561 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | MULLINS SUB LTS 2 & 3 BLK 24 |
| Legal Range | 44W |
| Legal Township | 75N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | MULLINS SUB |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | POTTAWATTAMIE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | KANE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 30601 |
1511 Ave E, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in October 2024.
Source: Pottawattamie County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1511 AVENUE E, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51501-2561 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2009 / 7145 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000011103 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1511 Ave E was $3,028.
Source: Pottawattamie County assessment roll, as of September 23, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Pottawattamie County |
| Municipality | Council Bluffs City |
| Unified School District | Council Bluffs Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $208,500 (-) Land $39,500 Building $169,000 | $208,500 (-) Land $39,500 Building $169,000 | |
| 2025 | $3,028.00 | $208,500 Land $39,500 Building $169,000 | $208,500 Land $39,500 Building $169,000 |
| 2023 | $150,200 Land $34,300 Building $115,900 | $150,200 Land $34,300 Building $115,900 | |
| 2021 | $5,087.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1511 Ave E in Zone AH, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 16, 2013 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AH high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 64 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 64 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 84 (1982–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 84 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1511 Ave E has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | COUNCIL BLUFFS WATER WORKS serves 64,447 people · EPA ID IA7820080 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 378 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Great Plains Communications, Western Iowa Wireless.
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