Pottawattamie County property record for 3542 Ave E, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $99,000 (Aug 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,163 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 7544 28 404 016 |
| Primary APN | 7544 28 404 016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 450 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 450 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Patio Area | 88 sqft |
| Street Address | 3542 AVENUE E |
|---|---|
| City | COUNCIL BLUFFS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51501-1867 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 28-75-44 NW SE W50' E100' S142.45' LT 31 |
| Legal Range | 440 |
| Legal Township | 750 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUDITORS SUBDIVISION NWSE 28 75 44 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | POTTAWATTAMIE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | KANE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 30401 |
Source: Pottawattamie County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3542 AVENUE E, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51501-1867 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 107 / 2632 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002401 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $165,900 (-) Land $25,900 Building $140,000 | $165,900 (-) Land $25,900 Building $140,000 | |
| 2025 | $3,163.00 (-3.45%) | $165,900 (+10.97%) Land $25,900 Building $140,000 | $165,900 (+10.97%) Land $25,900 Building $140,000 |
| 2024 | $3,276.00 (-19.35%) | ||
| 2023 | $149,500 Land $22,500 Building $127,000 | $149,500 Land $22,500 Building $127,000 | |
| 2021 | $4,062.00 |
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 33 (1982–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 33 of 33 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2019 · other causes |
| 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 | 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 462 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Western Iowa Wireless.
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