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Spacious multi-level home on a desirable corner lot, conveniently located near schools, shopping, and Lake Manawa. This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home features a 2-car garage. Plenty of space inside & outside--don't miss this opportunity!
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Sold for $270,000
$270,000
5743 Merlin Ln, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
3beds
3baths
1,444sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
7,840.8 Square Feet Lot
$271,400 Zestimate®
$187/sqft
$2,173 Estimated rent
Home value
$271,400
$220,000 - $334,000
$2,173/mo
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Spacious multi-level homeDesirable corner lot
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Robin Philips 402-290-3050,
NP Dodge Real Estate - Council Bluffs
Bought with:
John Edwards, B23418000
Key Real Estate
Source: SWIAR,MLS#: 26-329
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 150.03 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.08 x 12.42
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 106.73 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.42 x 11.33
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 101.97 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.33 x 9
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 238.32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.58 x 20.58
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 255.96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 21.33
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 162.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 12.5
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Basement: Partially Finished
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: Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Multi-Level
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,840 sqft
- Dimensions: .18
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 7443 19 128 011
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Council Bluffs
- Subdivision: Eagle Trail
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $50 annually
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Sold | $270,000-1.8%$187/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #26-329 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2026 | Pending sale | $275,000$190/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #26-329 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $275,000$190/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #26-329 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2026 | Pending sale | $275,000$190/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #26-329 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $275,000+19.6%$190/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #26-329 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2021 | Sold | $230,000-4.2%$159/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #21-1650 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2021 | Pending sale | $240,000$166/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #21-1650 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2021 | Listed for sale | $240,000+37.5%$166/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #21-1650 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2016 | Sold | $174,500$121/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #16-617 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2016 | Pending sale | $174,500$121/sqft |
Source: Heartland Properties #16-617 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2016 | Listed for sale | $174,500+22.9%$121/sqft |
Source: Heartland Properties #16-617 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2005 | Sold | $142,000$98/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,288 +3.4% | $286,500 +14.5% |
| 2024 | $4,148 +1% | $250,200 |
| 2023 | $4,106 +5.2% | $250,200 +20.9% |
| 2022 | $3,902 -0.1% | $207,000 +7.2% |
| 2021 | $3,906 -3.8% | $193,100 +5.1% |
| 2020 | $4,062 +3.3% | $183,700 |
| 2019 | $3,932 +2.3% | $183,700 +7.4% |
| 2018 | $3,844 +22.7% | $171,100 +17.4% |
| 2017 | $3,134 +1.5% | $145,692 |
| 2015 | $3,088 -2.4% | $145,692 |
| 2014 | $3,163 | $145,692 |
| 2013 | -- | $145,692 |
| 2012 | -- | $145,692 |
| 2011 | -- | $145,692 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $153,360 |
| 2009 | -- | $153,360 |
| 2007 | $2,462 +123000% | $153,360 +8% |
| 2006 | $2 | $142,000 |
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: 1.8 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
- 5743 Merlin Ln
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