$385,000

1648 MADISON Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

3 beds |
2 baths |
2,486 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1957
—— sqft lot
—— car garage
$155/sqft
Listed 20 days ago

Property Description

Classic mid-century ranch with over 1,700 square feet on the main floor sitting on a 0.7-acre lot. All 3 bedrooms are on the main level, with a generous size living room and dining room that share a floor-to-ceiling double-sided brick fireplace. Kitchen comes with custom cabinets and all appliances included. Downstairs is finished: extra family/rec space, 3/4 bath, big storage area, and a second staircase right up to the garage—super convenient. The standout?? A 24x36 detached heated garage with easy access for vehicles, projects, and parking of your camper or toys with ease.

Listing Status:: Pending
Date Added:: January 21, 2026
Data Last Updated:: February 10, 2026 at 3:41PM
Listing Office:: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group : 402-932-5989
Listing Agent:: Lyndsay Schaben : 712-326-7746
MLS ID:: 26-117

General: Eat-in KitchenCeiling Fan(s)
Laundry: In BasementWasher HookupLower Level
Basement: PartialPartially FinishedOther
Flooring: Tile
A/C: Electric Central
Heating: Gas Forced Air
Fireplace: Fireplace

Style: Ranch
Parking: Off StreetGarage Door OpenerHeated Garage

Roofing: Concrete
General: FrameBrick

HOA Amenities: 0.0
Originating MLS: Southwest Iowa Association of REALTORS®
County: POTTAWATTAMIE

Zoning: SECTION 6-74-43 BEG SE COR SWEETMANS 1ST-TH N75' ELY287' TO MADISON AVE SELY120' W350' TO POB7443 06 205 016

Utilities: Electricity AvailableNatural Gas Available
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: Southwest Iowa Association of REALTORS®

This listing courtesy of Lyndsay Schaben , Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group

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Location

Schools Nearby

Bloomer Elementary School

210 S 7th St, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501

Grades PK-5

1.67 miles away

Wilson Middle School

712 21st Ave, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501

Grades 6-8

0.30 miles away

Abraham Lincoln High School

1205 Bonham St, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503

Grades 9-12

0.99 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.