Spacious and move-in ready multilevel home offering 3 bedrooms, 3 bath areas, and a 2-car garage. The inviting open floor plan features vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light. The kitchen includes a breakfast bar and a patio door that leads directly to the deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining while overlooking the extra-large fenced backyard with storage shed. The finished basement provides a large family room ideal for recreation or additional living space, along with a convenient half bath. The primary bedroom includes a private primary bath. Recent updates include a new roof and vinyl siding. Additional highlights include ample off-street parking and a functional layout designed for comfortable everyday living. This property offers excellent space inside and out.
Sold for $287,500
$287,500
5730 Merlin Ln, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
3beds
3baths
1,474sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
-- sqft lot
$292,600 Zestimate®
$195/sqft
$2,193 Estimated rent
Home value
$292,600
$243,000 - $351,000
$2,193/mo
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michelle Hiers 402-651-1896,
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group
Bought with:
Ashley Wells, S70314000
BHHS Ambassador - CB
Source: SWIAR,MLS#: 26-11
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Description: 12.3 X 12.4
Bedroom 2
- Description: 11.2 X 9.5
Bedroom 3
- Description: 9 X 11
Dining room
- Description: 12 X 10.3
Family room
- Description: 11.7 X 20.9
Kitchen
- Description: 8.8 X 10
Living room
- Description: 15.4 X 12.4
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Lower Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full,Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,474
- Total interior livable area: 1,474 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,144
- Finished area below ground: 330
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Dimensions: 62x65x170x190
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 7443 19 126 017
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Multi Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Concrete
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Details
- Builder name: KC Petersen
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Council Bluffs
- Subdivision: Eagle Trail
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $75 annually
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2026 | Sold | $287,500-0.9%$195/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #26-11 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2026 | Pending sale | $290,000$197/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #26-11 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2026 | Price change | $290,000-1.7%$197/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #26-11 Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $295,000+104.2%$200/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #26-11 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2006 | Sold | $144,500$98/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,034 +3.4% | $276,600 +17.2% |
| 2024 | $3,902 +2.1% | $236,000 |
| 2023 | $3,820 +2.6% | $236,000 +22.2% |
| 2022 | $3,722 -0.1% | $193,200 |
| 2021 | $3,726 -3.7% | $193,200 +5.1% |
| 2020 | $3,868 +4.3% | $183,800 |
| 2019 | $3,710 +2.4% | $183,800 +8.1% |
| 2018 | $3,624 +19.2% | $170,000 +20.1% |
| 2017 | $3,040 +1.5% | $141,588 |
| 2015 | $2,995 -0.6% | $141,588 |
| 2014 | $3,013 | $141,588 |
| 2013 | -- | $141,588 |
| 2012 | -- | $141,588 |
| 2011 | -- | $141,588 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $149,040 |
| 2009 | -- | $149,040 |
| 2007 | $644 | $149,040 +247.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $42,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Manawa
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Titan Hill Intermediate SchoolGrades: 2-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 9/10Lewis Central Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 5/10Lewis Central Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lewis Central
- Middle: Lewis Central
- High: Lewis Central
Source: SWIAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Iowa
- Pottawattamie County
- Council Bluffs
- 51501
- Manawa
- 5730 Merlin Ln
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