BACK ON MARKET DUE TO BUYER FINANCING
Take a peek at this cute, updated 2 bedroom in SW Newton - sellers are motivated! The home features a bright eat-in kitchen with sliders to the partially fenced backyard for a great indoor-outdoor flow! All the updated appliances stay with the home. The interior also includes a full basement waiting for finishing for more potential living space or for storage. Find peace of mind with a recent full roof replacement and vinyl siding. The driveway is long for extra off-street or RV parking. This is a great home in a wonderful location for commuting. Call your Favorite Realtor for a private showing today!
Sold for $160,000
$160,000
1217 Monroe Dr, Newton, IA 50208
2beds
1,068sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
8,476.78 Square Feet Lot
$160,300 Zestimate®
$150/sqft
$1,287 Estimated rent
Home value
$160,300
$149,000 - $172,000
$1,287/mo
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Full basementBright eat-in kitchenUpdated appliancesPartially fenced backyardVinyl sidingRecent full roof replacement
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Listed by:
Megan Thompson 641-417-1040,
Iowa Realty Newton
Bought with:
Colby Lawson
Real Estate Solutions
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 732501
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,068
- Total interior livable area: 1,068 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 8,476 sqft
- Dimensions: 54 x 157
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0833178008
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Newton
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2026 | Sold | $160,000-1.2%$150/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #732501 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2026 | Pending sale | $161,900$152/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #732501 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $161,900$152/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #732501 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2026 | Pending sale | $161,900$152/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #732501 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2026 | Price change | $161,900-1.8%$152/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #732501 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2026 | Price change | $164,900-2.9%$154/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #732501 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $169,900+88.8%$159/sqft |
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| 4/2/2020 | Sold | $90,000+0.1%$84/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5472871 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2020 | Pending sale | $89,900$84/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #5472871 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2020 | Listed for sale | $89,900$84/sqft |
Source: Heartland Iowa Realty #5472871 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,554 +0.6% | $150,400 +11.6% |
| 2024 | $2,540 -0.5% | $134,780 |
| 2023 | $2,554 +7.3% | $134,780 +17.2% |
| 2022 | $2,380 -1.3% | $114,990 +7.5% |
| 2021 | $2,412 +1.6% | $106,960 +4% |
| 2020 | $2,373 +10.4% | $102,840 |
| 2019 | $2,149 -0.1% | $102,840 +15.5% |
| 2018 | $2,152 +2.4% | $89,020 |
| 2017 | $2,102 +0.1% | $89,020 |
| 2016 | $2,100 | $89,020 |
| 2015 | $2,100 +10.3% | $89,020 |
| 2014 | $1,904 +1.7% | $89,020 |
| 2012 | $1,872 +12.9% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,658 +3.2% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,606 +9.8% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,462 +2.7% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,424 -3% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,468 -4.3% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,534 | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 50208
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Woodrow Wilson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Berg Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 5/10Newton Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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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