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 on 10/17/25
$304,000
5738 Merlin Ln, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
3beds
3baths
1,444sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
-- sqft lot
$306,900 Zestimate®
$211/sqft
$2,050 Estimated rent
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Home value
$306,900
$285,000 - $331,000
$2,050/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 17, 2025 at 12:18pm
Listed by:
Paula E. Danker,
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
Bedroom 2
- Level: U
- Area: 104.4
- Dimensions: 9 x 11.6
Bedroom 3
- Level: U
- Area: 111.87
- Dimensions: 9.9 x 11.3
Bedroom 4
- Description: Office
- Level: B
- Area: 113.24
- Dimensions: 14.9 x 7.6
Other
- Level: U
- Area: 151.2
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 12
Dining room
- Level: M
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Family room
- Level: B
- Area: 140.48
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 12.11
Kitchen
- Level: M
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 9.6 x 10
Living room
- Level: M
- Area: 199.5
- Dimensions: 13.3 x 15
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Vented Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Disposal, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Humidifier
- Laundry: In Basement, Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Other, Original Woodwork, Open Staircase, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Tile
- Basement: Partial,Laundry,Other,Family Room,Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Yes, Main Floor
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,444
- Total interior livable area: 1,444 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,144
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Under, Off Street, Electric, Perm Siding, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Split Entry
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Dimensions: 62 x 150 x 65 x 130 m/l
- Features: Level, Under 1/4 Acre
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 744319126015
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame, Perm Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: HOA, School Bus, Sidewalks, Paving
Location
- Region: Council Bluffs
- Subdivision: Eagle Trail
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $50 annually
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,FHA,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | Sold | $304,000-1.6%$211/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-1811 | ||
| 9/10/2025 | Contingent | $309,000$214/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-1811 | ||
| 8/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $309,000+128.7%$214/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #25-1811 | ||
| 8/9/2016 | Sold | $135,100+3.9%$94/sqft |
Source: SWIAR #16-303 | ||
| 5/18/2016 | Pending sale | $130,000$90/sqft |
Source: Heartland Properties #16-303 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,218 +5.3% | $243,800 |
| 2023 | $4,006 +2.6% | $243,800 +26.1% |
| 2022 | $3,906 -0.1% | $193,300 |
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
- District: 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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