Pottawattamie County property record for 3542 3rd Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,406 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Line of Credit May 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 7544 33 205 011 |
| Primary APN | 7544 33 205 011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 672 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Street Address | 3542 3RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | COUNCIL BLUFFS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51501-3221 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | FERRY ADD LT 5 BLK 25 |
| Legal Range | 44W |
| Legal Township | 75N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | FERRY ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | POTTAWATTAMIE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | KANE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 30402 |
Source: Pottawattamie County records · APN 7544 33 205 011
Assessment roll updated September 23, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3542 3RD AVE, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51501-3221 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit US BANK NA |
| May 21, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMETOWN ABSTRACT INC, HOMETOWN ABSTRACT |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20265675 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005675 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POTTAWATTAMIE IA |
| Property Address | 3542 3RD AVE, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51501-3221 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 02, 2026 |
| Title Company | RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, RADIAN SETTLEMENT SVCS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3542 3RD AVE, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51501-3221 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000003228 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-03228 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 07, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POTTAWATTAMIE IA |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3542 3RD AVE, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51501-3221 |
| Document Number | 0000005675 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265675 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | HOMETOWN ABSTRACT INC, HOMETOWN ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $27,391.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3542 3RD AVE, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51501-3221 |
| Document Number | 0000005676, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265676 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.37% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
Source: Pottawattamie County records · Assessment roll updated September 23, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Pottawattamie County |
| Municipality | Council Bluffs City |
| Unified School District | Council Bluffs Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,406.00 (-13.55%) | $148,500 (+43.9%) Land $22,300 Building $126,200 | $148,500 (+43.9%) Land $22,300 Building $126,200 |
| 2023 | $103,200 Land $19,400 Building $83,800 | $103,200 Land $19,400 Building $83,800 | |
| 2021 | $2,783.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of April 16, 2013 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 Record 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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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Lumen Technologies 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.
Based on FCC filings for 397 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | COUNCIL BLUFFS WATER WORKS serves 64,447 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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