Pottawattamie County property record for 642 Simms Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,376 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.49 acres (21,344 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Jun 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $6,876 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7543 19 426 004 |
| Primary APN | 7543 19 426 004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,376 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,376 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 21,344 sqft (0.49 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 10 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Street Address | 642 SIMMS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | COUNCIL BLUFFS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51503-0500 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | BACHS 2ND SUB LT 1 |
| Legal Range | 43W |
| Legal Township | 75N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | BACHS 2ND SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POTTAWATTAMIE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | KANE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 30100 |
Source: Pottawattamie County records, as of May 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 86, ANITA, IA 50020-0086 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2013 / 9923 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013043 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,876.00 (-33.67%) | $400,500 (+9.64%) Land $59,300 Building $341,200 | $400,500 (+9.64%) Land $59,300 Building $341,200 |
| 2023 | $365,300 Land $51,600 Building $313,700 | $365,300 Land $51,600 Building $313,700 | |
| 2021 | $10,366.00 |
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1993–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 296 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Great Plains Communications, Nextlink, Western Iowa Wireless.
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