This 3 Bedroom 3 Bath area Split Entry Home with a fenced in back yard..
Enjoy the lake and bike trail close by.
All appliances remain. New kitchen counter tops just installed. Lewis Central School District. AMA
Sold for $304,000
$304,000
5738 Merlin Ln, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
3beds
3baths
1,444sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
-- sqft lot
$312,500 Zestimate®
$211/sqft
$2,183 Estimated rent
Home value
$312,500
$266,000 - $369,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Paula E. Danker 402-871-8473,
NP Dodge Real Estate - Council Bluffs
Bought with:
Carey Jensen, B37273000
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group
Source: SWIAR,MLS#: 25-1811
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 151.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12.6
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 104.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 111.87 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.3 x 9.9
Bedroom 4
- Description: Office
- Level: Basement
- Area: 113.24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.6 x 14.9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 140.48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.11 x 11.6
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 9.6
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 199.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 13.3
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement, Washer Hookup, Lower Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Tile
- Basement: Partial,Finished,Other
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,444
- Total interior livable area: 1,444 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,144
- Finished area below ground: 300
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Dimensions: 62 X 150 X 65 X 130 m/l
Details
- Parcel number: 744319126015
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Entry
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Brick
- Roof: Concrete
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Council Bluffs
- Subdivision: Eagle Trail
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $50 annually
- Amenities included: Other
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | Sold | $304,000-1.6%$211/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-1811 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2025 | Contingent | $309,000$214/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-1811 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $309,000+128.7%$214/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-1811 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2016 | Sold | $135,100+3.9%$94/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #16-303 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2016 | Pending sale | $130,000$90/sqft |
Source: Heartland Properties #16-303 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2016 | Listed for sale | $130,000$90/sqft |
Source: Heartland Properties #16-303 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2016 | Listing removed | $130,000$90/sqft |
Source: Heartland Properties #16-303 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2016 | Listed for sale | $130,000-14.8%$90/sqft |
Source: Heartland Properties #16-303 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2006 | Sold | $152,500$106/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,356 +3.3% | $279,200 +14.5% |
| 2024 | $4,218 +5.3% | $243,800 |
| 2023 | $4,006 +2.6% | $243,800 +26.1% |
| 2022 | $3,906 -0.1% | $193,300 |
| 2021 | $3,910 +89.4% | $193,300 +5.1% |
| 2020 | $2,064 +4.2% | $183,900 |
| 2019 | $1,981 -48% | $183,900 +8.4% |
| 2018 | $3,812 +14.5% | $169,700 +16.5% |
| 2017 | $3,328 -13.6% | $145,692 |
| 2015 | $3,850 +0.8% | $145,692 |
| 2014 | $3,820 | $145,692 |
| 2013 | -- | $145,692 |
| 2012 | -- | $145,692 |
| 2011 | -- | $145,692 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $153,360 |
| 2009 | -- | $153,360 |
| 2007 | $744 | $153,360 +277.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $40,600 |
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: 1.7 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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- Manawa
- 5738 Merlin Ln
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