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This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 196 Lakeview Drive in Melrose, IA is listed for $405,000 ($175 per sqft). Built in 1972, the home offers 2,320 sqft of living space on a 0.30 acres lot.

Agent Description

PRICE REDUCED!! This one-of-a-kind double A-frame is just as charming as you imagine. The unique home located in the Wind-n-Waves subdivision near Lake Rathbun is ready for your touch! This 3 bed/3 bath home has plenty of open space for entertaining and the finished basement features a large bedroom and bath equipped with a sauna.

Decks adorn both levels of the home making for beautiful views of the surrounding area and even a peek at Lake Rathbun itself!! There are also spectacular views from almost anywhere in the home whether you are preparing supper in the kitchen or you are cozied up in the family room with the wood-burning fireplace keeping you toasty in the background.

This home has been meticulously maintained both inside and out! The triple tandem vehicle garage is wired for 220v, has a loft for storage, water, and is large enough to accommodate an RV/camper in addition to all your other toys and tools. There is also a smaller, detached garage with a wood closet closer to the home for parking and storage. The Purple Martin houses are back up and waiting for their inhabitants to return and the fruit trees are about to bud, come take a look today!

Key Features

  • Built in 1972
  • 0.30 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
3 full
1972

Amenities

FireplaceA/CRV Parking

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,166/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$293
Interest$1,755
Insurance$118

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

196 Lakeview Drive

Melrose, IA 52569

WIND-N-WAVES EST 2ND

Property Details

Construction

Vinyl Siding

Parking

Garage - DetachedRV

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 196 Lakeview Drive is listed at $405,000 ($175/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,755 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1972, 0.30 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace.

This property is listed by Nicole See and can be reached at 6198403556 or nicole@iowarealtysouthlakes.com.

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Nicole See

Agent at Iowa Realty South Lakes

(619) 840-3556

Listed by Iowa Realty South Lakes · View on Broker Site

MLS# 6336555· Source: listhub· Updated 7 days ago

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196 Lakeview Drive, Melrose, IA 52569

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