Classic elegance and exceptional care define this meticulously maintained SW two-story brick Colonial. Offering 4 bedrooms, 2½ baths, and a dedicated main-floor office, this home combines timeless character with today's conveniences. Beautiful hardwood floors add warmth and charm throughout much of the home, with numerous updates.Including windows 2023, roof 2022, Hvac system 2024, Radon system 2025 plus many more newer updates. Enjoy the private fenced backyard, perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or pets. This move-in-ready home showcases pride of ownership at every turn and is ready to welcome its next owners.
For sale
Price cut: $15K (9/2)
$315,000
1202 S 15th Ave W, Newton, IA 50208
4beds
1,900sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
0.26 Acres Lot
$323,200 Zestimate®
$166/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful hardwood floorsClassic elegancePrivate fenced backyardDedicated main-floor office
- 36 days
- 451
- 12
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Geri Doyle (641)521-5678,
RE/MAX Results
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 746627
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,900
- Total interior livable area: 1,900 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 300
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Composite
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 104 x 110
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 1304130010
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $166/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $302,890
- Annual tax amount: $5,067
- Date on market: 8/5/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 37 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$323,200
$307,000 - $339,000
$2,187/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2026 | Price change | $315,000-4.5%$166/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 8/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $330,000+80.8%$174/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 12/30/2015 | Sold | $182,500-1.3%$96/sqft |
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| 9/1/2015 | Listing removed | $184,900$97/sqft |
Source: Doyle and Devoe Iowa Realty Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2015 | Price change | $184,900-0.5%$97/sqft |
Source: Doyle and Devoe Iowa Realty Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2015 | Listed for sale | $185,900-2.1%$98/sqft |
Source: Postlets Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2015 | Listing removed | $189,900$100/sqft |
Source: Doyle & DeVoe Iowa Realty #66203 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2015 | Listed for sale | $189,900$100/sqft |
Source: Doyle & DeVoe Iowa Realty #66203 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,874 +0.7% | $302,890 +9.8% |
| 2024 | $4,838 -2.3% | $275,920 |
| 2023 | $4,950 +7.8% | $275,920 +17.3% |
| 2022 | $4,590 +6.5% | $235,130 +7.5% |
| 2021 | $4,308 -2.9% | $218,660 +11.8% |
| 2020 | $4,435 +6.3% | $195,530 |
| 2019 | $4,173 -0.1% | $195,530 +11% |
| 2018 | $4,178 +7.9% | $176,080 |
| 2017 | $3,872 -1.9% | $176,080 |
| 2016 | $3,948 | $176,080 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,948 +12.2% | $173,560 |
| 2014 | $3,520 -0.3% | $173,560 |
| 2012 | $3,532 -0.1% | -- |
| 2011 | $3,534 +2.9% | -- |
| 2010 | $3,434 +8.1% | -- |
| 2009 | $3,176 +2.4% | -- |
| 2008 | $3,102 -0.3% | -- |
| 2007 | $3,112 -3.2% | -- |
| 2005 | $3,214 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50208
Nearby schools
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.





