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  • Price cut: $5.1K (8/28)
    $268,900

    118 S 3rd Ave E, Newton, IA 50208

    4beds
    2,243sqft
    : 
    $2,020/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1910
    4,356 Square Feet Lot
    $266,800 Zestimate®
    $120/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Rich wood trimNew interior plumbingExhaust fans and ventingBuilt-in dining buffetNew driveway and sidewalksNewer hail-resistant roofDesirable corner lot
    Step into the character of this beautifully restored 3-story home on a desirable corner lot in Newton! Offering 2,243 sq. ft. of finished living space, this home features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a 1-car garage, and an extensive list of improvements that provide modern comfort while preserving its timeless craftsmanship. Original details remain throughout, including the swinging kitchen door, built-in dining buffet, rich wood trim, beautiful staircase, and butler's pantry. Nearly everything else has been updated, including new interior plumbing, Romex electrical wiring and service from the street, drywall, insulation, exhaust fans and venting, flooring, cabinets, countertops, and appliances. The A/C is brand new in 2026, while the mid-2000s furnace was first put into service in late 2025. Portions of the ductwork are new, with remaining runs cleaned. Outside you'll find a new driveway and sidewalks, durable steel siding, a newer hail-resistant roof, and custom triple-pane vinyl windows offering excellent efficiency and durability. If you love the character of an older home but want the peace of mind of extensive modern updates, this one delivers an impressive combination of history, craftsmanship, and nearly everything new!
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    Listed by:

    Colby Lawson 515-305-0743,

    Real Estate Solutions,

    Mary Beth Lawson 641-840-9270,

    Real Estate Solutions

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 743142MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Gas, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
      Features
      • Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
      • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
      • Basement: Unfinished
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,243
      • Total interior livable area: 2,243 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Levels: Three Or More
      • Stories: 3
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
      • Exterior features: Deck
      Lot
      • Size: 4,356 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 66 x 66
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0834180012
      • Zoning: RES

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Three Story
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Vinyl Siding
      • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Resale
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1910

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Newton

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $120/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $77,720
      • Annual tax amount: $1,680
      • Date on market: 6/15/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 81 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
      • Road surface type: Concrete

        Estimated market value

        $266,800

        $253,000 - $280,000

        $2,169/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/28/2026Price change$268,900-1.9%$120/sqft
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        8/3/2026Price change$274,000-2.1%$122/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #743142 Report a problem
        7/9/2026Price change$279,900-2.4%$125/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #743142 Report a problem
        6/26/2026Price change$286,900-1%$128/sqft
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        6/15/2026Listed for sale$289,900+137.6%$129/sqft
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        11/6/2025Sold$122,000$54/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,680 +0.6%$77,720 -12.3%
        2024$1,670 -0.1%$88,650
        2023$1,672 +5.6%$88,650 +17.7%
        2022$1,584 +4.8%$75,310 +5.8%
        2021$1,512 +1.6%$71,190 +10.4%
        2020$1,488 +10.6%$64,480
        2019$1,345 -0.1%$64,480 +15.8%
        2018$1,346 +2.5%$55,700
        2017$1,314 $55,700
        2016$1,314 $55,700
        2015$1,314 +10.4%$55,700
        2014$1,190 +3.3%$55,700
        2005$1,152 --
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 50208

        Getting around

        79 / 100
        Very Walkable
        50 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • District: Newton

        Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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