#22517882, Amber L. Barr, Listing office: Better Homes and Gardens R.E.
$210,000 List price
131 S 8th St Council Bluffs, IA 51501
4 beds
2 full
3,714 sqft
0.1 acres
$57 / sqft
House
Property details
About 131 S 8th St
Endless Possibilities & Strong Returns—Updated Duplex Near Everything! This fully remodeled two-story duplex offers flexibility, income potential, and unbeatable proximity—just minutes from hospitals, shopping, restaurants, and downtown Council Bluffs. Whether you're looking to live in one unit and rent the other, run a home-based business, or Airbnb for even more return, this property fits the bill. Each unit features its own private entrance, updated interiors, new carpet, fresh paint, new siding, nearly all new windows, and appliances/heaters less than two years old. A new parking pad adds convenience, while the neighborhood association takes care of snow removal and lawn care through June 2026—saving you time and money. Gross rents were $2,000/month as of June 2025 ($1,050 downstairs / $950 upstairs), offering a great rate of return for savvy investors. And for those looking to build even more value, the adjacent property at 732 Willow Ave will be listed this weekend—it's a deal!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size3,714 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.12 Acres
Year built1900
MLS #22516924
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: None
- Exterior: Extra Parking Slab, Patio
- Architectural Style: 2 Story
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $210,000
- Price/SqFt: $56
- HOA Amount: $25 Monthly
- Directions: Use your favorite GPS Mapping Service. It's in Downtown Council Bluffs, near Broadway and 8th, across the viaduct.
- Year Built: 1900
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 3,714 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.12 Acres
- MLS Number: 22516924
- Office Name: NP Dodge RE Sales Inc Co Bluff
- Office Phone: (712) 435-9347
- Listing Agent: Monte D. Wilson
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Nearby schools
3
Bloomer Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.1 mi
•210 S 7th St
6
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.8 mi
•517 N 17th St
7
Edison Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.1 mi
•2218 3rd Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $19,200. Typical income of Council Bluffs, IA residents is less than $<35k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
83%
<35k
16%
35k-100k
1%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
74%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
6%
Married, No Kids
6%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
UFC
Figure Skating
Pro Wrestling
Where do the neighbors shop?
Family Dollar
Burlington
Banana Republic
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Burger King
Church's Chicken
Cicis Pizza
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Cadillac
Pontiac
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Jazz
News
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About 131 S 8th St
The listing price of 131 S 8th St property is $210,000.
The property 131 S 8th St is a house located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51501.
Active Listing: 131 S 8th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 131 S 8th St are: Bloomer Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Roosevelt Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Edison Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Kirn Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Wilson Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Lewis Central Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Thomas Jefferson High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Abraham Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Lewis Central Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
The property at 131 S 8th St has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 131 S 8th St is 3,714 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 131 S 8th St is 1900.
This home is located at 131 S 8th St in Council Bluffs, IA and zip code 51501. This 3,714 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.12 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 19, 2025 and is currently priced at $210,000.
The number of homes for sale in Council Bluffs, IA increased by 90.9% between May and June 2025. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $277,500, while the average time on the real estate market was 28 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.