Pottawattamie County property record for 3539 2nd Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 609 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,071 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Line of Credit Feb 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 7544 33 205 006 |
| Primary APN | 7544 33 205 006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 609 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 609 sqft |
| Basement Area | 150 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 150 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Street Address | 3539 2ND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | COUNCIL BLUFFS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51501-3215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | FERRY ADD LT 25 BLK 25 |
| Legal Range | 44W |
| Legal Township | 75N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | FERRY ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | POTTAWATTAMIE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | KANE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 30402 |
3539 2nd Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2012.
Source: Pottawattamie County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23603 BERRY ST, ELKHORN, NE 68022-2827 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF CLARKSON |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 5, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 2012004250 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POTTAWATTAMIE IA |
| Property Address | 3539 2ND AVE, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51501-3215 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2604 S 158TH PLZ, OMAHA, NE 68130-1704 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000003058 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-03058 |
| Name | BANK OF CLARKSON |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 2ND VINE STREET, SILVER CREEK, NE 68663 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2039 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POTTAWATTAMIE IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 21, 2024 |
| Property Address | 3539 2ND AVE, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51501-3215 |
| Document Number | 0000001643 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-01643 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $107.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23603 BERRY ST, ELKHORN, NE 68022-2827 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3539 2nd Ave was $2,071.
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 | $112,900 Land $22,300 Building $90,600 | $112,900 Land $22,300 Building $90,600 | |
| 2025 | $2,071.00 | ||
| 2023 | $98,200 Land $19,400 Building $78,800 | $98,200 Land $19,400 Building $78,800 | |
| 2021 | $2,648.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3539 2nd Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1993–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2024 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| 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 3539 2nd Ave 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 397 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Great Plains Communications, Western Iowa Wireless.
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