PRICE REDUCED!!!! Here it is! The ultimate lake home with wide open spaces overlooking Rathbun Lake at the Wind-n-Waves Subdivision. 3 bedroom, 3 bath property sits on over 1/2 acre. 2 car detached garage as well as an amazing 36x45 fully insulated garage with a 12 foot door and ample storage for all of your toys. Double A-frame home has been meticulously maintained over the years, with 2nd A-frame built in 1987, along with a full basement and enlarged the garage. In 2010, the decks were replaced/added along with a 6 car garage with loft. in 2020 additional concrete was added. Beautiful views from the lower and upper decks alike. Finished basement has a sauna, full bath, laundry and a huge spare bedroom. There are large cedar closets with ample storage throughout, a walk-in pantry and small utility room right off the kitchen. The sump pump handles tiling around the perimeter of the foundation. Partially fenced yard for your 2 or 4 legged babies. 5 fruit trees, including peach, apple, pear, plum and cherry trees, as well as 3 concord grape vines on the arbor. This property is backed up with a new whole house 20kw generator with automatic transfer switch, covering the home and 2 garages. Large garage has running water. Appliance package with sale includes a brand new dishwasher (May, 2024), along with a large dehumidifier and upright freezer.
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Price cut: $10K (7/3)
$430,000
196 Lakeview Dr, Melrose, IA 52569
3beds
3,088sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
0.57 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$139/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 118 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 04, 2025 at 06:01pm
Listed by:
Nicole See 619-840-3556,
Iowa Realty South Lakes
Source: NoCoast MLS,MLS#: 6315880

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 3
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Drain Tiled,Finished,Partial,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Common walls with other units/homes: 0
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,088 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 768
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Insulated Garage, Concrete, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 8
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Partially Wheelchair
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
Lot
- Size: 0.57 Acres
- Dimensions: 217 x 120
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 120172002580000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding, Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Rural/Municipality
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: WIND-N-WAVES EST 2ND
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- HOA name: SEIA
Location
- Region: Melrose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $139/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $200,870
- Annual tax amount: $2,526
- Date on market: 4/29/2025
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