Pottawattamie County property record for 739 Ave E, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 820 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,986 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2020 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AH (high risk) |
| APN | 7544 25 329 014 |
| Primary APN | 7544 25 329 014 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 820 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 820 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Width | 33 ft Width |
| Street Address | 739 AVENUE E |
|---|---|
| City | COUNCIL BLUFFS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51503-0606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | COUNCIL BLUFFS AUD SUB BLK 10 MILL & 10 IN 11 LT 3 & 4.27' ADJ ON W SIDE LT 3 |
| Legal Range | 44W |
| Legal Township | 75N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUD SUB |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POTTAWATTAMIE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | KANE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 30700 |
739 Ave E is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2025.
Source: Pottawattamie County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 739 AVENUE E, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503-0606 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Oct 5, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Oct 5, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20251444 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POTTAWATTAMIE IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 739 AVENUE E, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503-0606 |
| Document Number | 2021 |
| Book / Page | 2021 / 12086 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $247.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 739 AVENUE E, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503-0606 |
| Document Number | 202112088 |
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| Date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021/12088 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POTTAWATTAMIE IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Property Address | 739 AVENUE E, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503-0606 |
| Document Number | 0000014498 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 14498 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $31.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 739 AVENUE E COUNCIL BLUFFS IA 515030606, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503-0606 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POTTAWATTAMIE IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Property Address | 739 AVENUE E, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503-0606 |
| Document Number | 0000014496 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 14496 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $31.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 739 AVENUE E COUNCIL BLUFFS IA 515030606, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503-0606 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 739 Ave E was $2,986, down 0.7% from the year before.
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 | $162,500 (-) Land $13,700 Building $148,800 | $162,500 (-) Land $13,700 Building $148,800 | |
| 2025 | $2,986.00 (-0.73%) | $162,500 Land $13,700 Building $148,800 | $162,500 Land $13,700 Building $148,800 |
| 2024 | $3,008.00 | ||
| 2023 | $148,300 Land $11,900 Building $136,400 | $148,300 Land $11,900 Building $136,400 | |
| 2021 | $2,563.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 739 Ave E in Zone AH, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 16, 2013 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AH high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 25 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 35 (1993–2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2025 · 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.
The area around 739 Ave E 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 369 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Great Plains Communications, Western Iowa Wireless.
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