Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 3-bath home in Southwest Newton! This property offers a great blend of character, functionality, and recent updates, with plenty of space both inside and out.
The main floor offers a full bathroom, half bathroom, and convenient main-floor laundry. The home features original hardwood floors, along with some newer LVP flooring, and a gas fireplace that adds warmth and character to the living space. The partially finished basement provides additional living or recreational space, a 3/4 bathroom, and a non-conforming room that could be used as an office, hobby room, or flex space. A walk-up attic provides additional storage and for peace of mind home also is equipped with a Radon Mitigation System
Outside, enjoy the fenced-in yard, covered deck, and greenhouse creating a great space for relaxing, entertaining, or gardening.
Recent updates include a new roof, new windows, new soffit, and new gutters, providing valuable improvements and peace of mind for the next owner.
With its desirable Southwest Newton location, spacious layout, original character, and recent improvements, this home is ready for its next owner!
For sale
$325,000
1103 S 5th Ave W, Newton, IA 50208
3beds
2,394sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
0.35 Acres Lot
$316,500 Zestimate®
$136/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Covered deckOriginal characterOriginal hardwood floorsNew windowsNew soffitNewer lvp flooringSpacious layout
- 12 days
- 352
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Colby Lawson 515-305-0743,
Real Estate Solutions,
Evan Corey,
Real Estate Solutions
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 748230
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,394
- Total interior livable area: 2,394 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 275
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Dimensions: 110 x 140
Details
- Parcel number: 0833401003
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $136/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $346,180
- Annual tax amount: $6,094
- Date on market: 8/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 13 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$316,500
$301,000 - $332,000
$2,096/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $325,000+282.4%$136/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #748230 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2011 | Sold | $85,000-14.9%$36/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5446691 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2011 | Price change | $99,900-16.7%$42/sqft |
Source: Listhub #63706 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2011 | Price change | $119,900-17.3%$50/sqft |
Source: Listhub #63706 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2011 | Listed for sale | $144,900+15.3%$61/sqft |
Source: isNowListed.com Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2011 | Sold | $125,721-36.2%$53/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2010 | Price change | $197,000-10%$82/sqft |
Source: Prudential Real Estate #63185 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2010 | Listed for sale | $219,000$91/sqft |
Source: Prudential Real Estate #63185 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,928 +0.5% | $346,180 +10.6% |
| 2024 | $5,896 -0.8% | $312,980 |
| 2023 | $5,944 +6.8% | $312,980 +16.9% |
| 2022 | $5,568 -8.7% | $267,640 +6.9% |
| 2021 | $6,100 +1.6% | $250,310 -3.8% |
| 2020 | $6,003 +11.2% | $260,110 |
| 2019 | $5,399 -0.1% | $260,110 +16.3% |
| 2018 | $5,405 +2.4% | $223,620 |
| 2017 | $5,278 +0.1% | $223,620 |
| 2016 | $5,274 | $223,620 |
| 2015 | $5,274 +10.3% | $223,620 |
| 2014 | $4,780 +7.1% | $223,620 |
| 2010 | $4,464 +7.9% | -- |
| 2009 | $4,138 +2.4% | -- |
| 2008 | $4,042 -2.7% | -- |
| 2007 | $4,156 -5.2% | -- |
| 2005 | $4,382 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50208
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Newton
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