Pottawattamie County property record for 242 Bennett Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,376 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,021,500 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $15,792 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7543 31 481 006 |
| Primary APN | 7543 31 481 006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 41 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,376 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,376 sqft |
| Basement Area | 5,376 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 5,376 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Lot Width | 20.6 ft Width |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 242 BENNETT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | COUNCIL BLUFFS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51503-5126 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | AUD SUB SECTION 31-75-43 LT 3 SE SE LTS 42 & 43 & NELY16.4' LT 44 |
| Legal Range | 430 |
| Legal Township | 750 |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUD SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 42,43 |
| Jurisdiction | POTTAWATTAMIE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | KANE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 31200 |
Source: Pottawattamie County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 BENNETT AVE, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503-5126 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20257453 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007453 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POTTAWATTAMIE IA |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 242 BENNETT AVE, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503-5126 |
| Document Number | 0000006180 |
| Book / Page | 2022 / 6180 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-06180 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,487.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 253, SPALDING, NE 68665-0253 |
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 | $960,900 (-) Land $68,000 Building $892,900 | $960,900 (-) Land $68,000 Building $892,900 | |
| 2025 | $15,792.00 (-41.53%) | $960,900 (+22.55%) Land $68,000 Building $892,900 | $960,900 (+22.55%) Land $68,000 Building $892,900 |
| 2023 | $784,100 Land $59,100 Building $725,000 | $784,100 Land $59,100 Building $725,000 | |
| 2021 | $27,009.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 16, 2013 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1987–2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · above 62% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 217 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Great Plains Communications, Nextlink, T-Mobile, Verizon, Western Iowa Wireless.
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