Country, but close! Back in the Loess Hills, but only five minutes to everything. Room for singles, or the perfect first home for newlyweds! Two car detached garage on half acre and surrounded by wind-blown pines and hardwoods. Current owner has extensive improvements to the full basement with blown insulation and paneling, and room for expansion, keeping the current shop area intact. It is designed as a three bedroom, however, owner uses one bedroom room as a personal office. Appliances and pressure tank new in 2017. DRIcore subfloor throughout lower level workshop!
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$127Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Gail Hunter• BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
Country, but close! Back in the Loess Hills, but only five minutes to everything. Room for singles, or the perfect first home for newlyweds! Two car detached garage on half acre and surrounded by wind-blown pines and hardwoods. Current owner has extensive improvements to the full basement with blown insulation and paneling, and room for expansion, keeping the current shop area intact. It is designed as a three bedroom, however, owner uses one bedroom room as a personal office. Appliances and pressure tank new in 2017. DRIcore subfloor throughout lower level workshop!
SWIAR #17-1626
Nov 17, 2017
Sold
$173,000
$86/sq ft
Aug 8, 2017
Listed
$174,500
$87/sq ft
+6
Reduced to $174,500! Completely remodeled inside and out! New roof, siding, gutters, kitchen, furnace, central air, doors, paint, and floor coverings. Main floor laundry. Just outside City limits with County taxes but very close to town.
SWIAR #05-40420
Feb 22, 2001
Sold
$73,000
$36/sq ft
Dec 26, 2000
Listed
$82,900
$41/sq ft
SWIAR #05-33786
Nov 20, 1998
Sold
$79,900
$40/sq ft
Sep 22, 1998
Listed
$79,900
$40/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,474 (+1.0%)
$49,900 + $171,200
$221,100
2024
$2,450 (−9.0%)
$49,900 + $171,200
$221,100
2023
$2,692 (+1.1%)
$43,400 + $146,800
$190,200
2022
$2,664 (−3.3%)
$43,400 + $146,800
$190,200
2021
$2,756 (+2.7%)
$43,100 + $131,100
$174,200
2020
$2,684 (−3.7%)
$43,100 + $131,100
$174,200
2019
$2,786 (+29.5%)
$37,900 + $128,100
$166,000
2018
$2,152 (−2.0%)
$37,900 + $128,100
$166,000
2017
$2,196 (+1.9%)
$37,957 + $85,643
$123,600
2016
$2,156 (−0.2%)
$37,957 + $85,643
$123,600
2015
$2,160 (+21.2%)
$37,957 + $85,643
$123,600
2014
$1,782
$37,957 + $85,643
$123,600
Tax history for 19735 Birdsley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,474 (+1.0%)
$49,900 + $171,200
$221,100
2024
$2,450 (−9.0%)
$49,900 + $171,200
$221,100
2023
$2,692 (+1.1%)
$43,400 + $146,800
$190,200
2022
$2,664 (−3.3%)
$43,400 + $146,800
$190,200
2021
$2,756 (+2.7%)
$43,100 + $131,100
$174,200
2020
$2,684 (−3.7%)
$43,100 + $131,100
$174,200
2019
$2,786 (+29.5%)
$37,900 + $128,100
$166,000
2018
$2,152 (−2.0%)
$37,900 + $128,100
$166,000
2017
$2,196 (+1.9%)
$37,957 + $85,643
$123,600
2016
$2,156 (−0.2%)
$37,957 + $85,643
$123,600
2015
$2,160 (+21.2%)
$37,957 + $85,643
$123,600
2014
$1,782
$37,957 + $85,643
$123,600
*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
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,008
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pottawattamie County
APN
7543 17 451 014
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
R-2
Urban Transitional District
The Class R-2 District is intended to provide for single-family residential areas at suburban densities. It is intended that this district shall provide residential areas which combines certain of the advantages of both urban and rural locations by limiting the concentration of development and by permitting limited number of animals to be kept on the premises.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Winery & vineyard
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Recreation
Golf related
Park & open space
Apr 10, 2020 • Final
Septic
Replace the existing septic system.
Gas
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage Features
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Parking Features
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
Covered Spaces: 2
Interior
Room Information
Basement: Full
Yes
Basement Area: 1008
Master Bedroom Level: Main Floor
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Floor Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
# of Fireplaces: 0
Appliances: Range - Cooktop + Oven, Oven - No Cooktop, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave
Other Equipment: Sump Pump
Exterior
Building Information
Year Built: 1,920
Building Area Total: 2016
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Not New and NOT a Model
Living Area: 2016
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area: 1008
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area: 1008
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Foundation Details: Block
Lot Information
Lot Features: Over 1/4 up to 1/2 Acre, Level, Wooded, Secluded
Lot Size Dimensions: 100 x 200
Lot Size Acres: 0.46
Lot Included in Price
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 2796
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Gas, Forced Air
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: Council Bluffs
Elementary School: College View
Middle Or Junior School District: Council Bluffs
Middle Or Junior School: Gerald W Kirn
High School District: Council Bluffs
High School: Abraham Lincoln
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,008
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Pottawattamie County
APN: 7543 17 451 014
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Count: 2
Around this home
Schools
College View Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
7/10
Gerald W Kirn Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
5/10
Abraham Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
2/10
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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 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$245,000 – $296,000
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