812 5TH Avenue COUNCIL BLUFFS Home For Sale
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COUNCIL BLUFFS IA 51501
Property Description
Built in 1874, This character-filled Victorian Italianate home offers an opportunity to own a meaningful piece of Council Bluffs history. With 4 bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms across 2,392 square feet, this home is full of charm, stories, and potential.Originally built by Egbert Aylesworth, a lawyer who later became a judge, the home was later owned by James J. O'Neil, a well known city official and former sheriff of the Squirrel Cage Jail. In the late 1930's, it served as a boarding house and since been lovingly brought back to reflect its Victorian-era roots. Several original features have been preserved or thoughtfully revived to honor the homes past.The property also includes a separately deeded two-bedroom guest house with a small garage below - ideal for visitors, rental income, or a home office. Both lots are zoned for residential and commercial use, offering flexibility for investors. Located in the heart of downtown Council Bluffs and just 10 minutes from downtown Omaha, this home is perfect for those who appreciate history, charm, and a one of a kind property. Both 812 5th Avenue and 818 5th Avenue are being sold together for one price, All measurements are approximate, selling as is, buyer to verify zoning to satisfy themselves prior to closing
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