Enjoy rural life just 40 minutes from Council Bluffs! This classic square farmhouse on just under 4 1/2 acres features large rooms with beautiful woodwork and high ceilings. It has 4 bedrooms and 1 3/4 baths with a claw foot tub to unwind after enjoying your property. Outside, you'll not only find a 2 car garage just off the patio, but also a workshop, large garden, and lots of young fruit trees for your very own orchard!
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
$181Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Traci True• NP Dodge Real Estate - Council Bluffs
Bought with When you think of Real Estate-Think of Me-Terry O' O'Toole• NP Dodge Real Estate - Council Bluffs
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Market trends in 51521, IA
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
94.4%
1.5% MoM
Median sale price
$188K
$8K MoM
Avg. days on market
24d
13 days MoM
Recently sold homes
8
2 MoM
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Sale history for 40958 Whippoorwill Rd
Date
Event
Price
SWIAR #23-1075
Aug 11, 2023
Sold
$330,000
$169/sq ft
Jul 10, 2023
Pending
—
Jul 5, 2023
Listed
$330,000
$169/sq ft
Public Records
May 14, 2018
Sold
$155,000
$80/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,658 (+45.9%)
$61,600 + $201,200
$262,800
2024
$1,822 (−10.8%)
$61,600 + $201,200
$262,800
2023
$2,042 (+1.2%)
$53,600 + $173,600
$227,200
2022
$2,018 (−1.9%)
$53,600 + $122,000
$175,600
2021
$2,058 (+1.7%)
$48,800 + $110,400
$159,200
2020
$2,024 (+16.5%)
$48,800 + $110,400
$159,200
2019
$1,738 (−5.3%)
$48,800 + $110,400
$159,200
2018
$1,836 (−6.1%)
$48,800 + $110,400
$159,200
2017
$1,956 (+0.5%)
$33,355 + $103,845
$137,200
2016
$1,946 (−2.8%)
$33,355 + $103,845
$137,200
2015
$2,002 (+12.9%)
$33,355 + $103,845
$137,200
2014
$1,774
$33,355 + $103,845
$137,200
Tax history for 40958 Whippoorwill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,658 (+45.9%)
$61,600 + $201,200
$262,800
2024
$1,822 (−10.8%)
$61,600 + $201,200
$262,800
2023
$2,042 (+1.2%)
$53,600 + $173,600
$227,200
2022
$2,018 (−1.9%)
$53,600 + $122,000
$175,600
2021
$2,058 (+1.7%)
$48,800 + $110,400
$159,200
2020
$2,024 (+16.5%)
$48,800 + $110,400
$159,200
2019
$1,738 (−5.3%)
$48,800 + $110,400
$159,200
2018
$1,836 (−6.1%)
$48,800 + $110,400
$159,200
2017
$1,956 (+0.5%)
$33,355 + $103,845
$137,200
2016
$1,946 (−2.8%)
$33,355 + $103,845
$137,200
2015
$2,002 (+12.9%)
$33,355 + $103,845
$137,200
2014
$1,774
$33,355 + $103,845
$137,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
840
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pottawattamie County
APN
7740 02 400 005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
A-2
Agricultural Production District
The Class A-2 District is intended to preserve the land best suited for agricultural production by protecting prime agricultural lands in farmable tracts from the encroachment of scattered residential, commercial and industrial development; to promote efficiency and economy in the delivery of public services by restricting non-farm development in unincorporated areas of the County, which are without existing or planned services, and to encourage development in areas where services are provided or can efficiently be provided.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Has Heating
Heating: Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Storage
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1948.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,948
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Frame
Property Features
On Waterfront
Other Structures: Storage, Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Waterfront
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size Dimensions: 4.40 acres
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: A-H-S-T-W
Middle Or Junior School: A-H-S-T-W
High School: A-H-S-T-W
Location Information
Directions: I-80 to Shelby. Turn south, following M16 to the stop sign. Turn east on Tamarack Rd and follow 2.5 miles to CR-M23. Turn north, and follow for 1 mile. Turn west and then turn right into the driveway. House is on the corner.
Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 840
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Pottawattamie County
APN: 7740 02 400 005
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Southwest Iowa Association of REALTORS®
Around this home
Schools
AHSTW Primary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 3.6mi
7/10
AHSTW Intermediate School
Public 4-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
9/10
A-H-S-T High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$336,000 – $406,000
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