Sold for $144,000

$144,000

124 Emerson Hough Dr, Newton, IA 50208

2beds

1,148sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1925

0.31 Acres Lot

$147,100 Zestimate^®

$125/sqft

$1,304 Estimated rent

Home value

$147,100

Estimated sales range

Not available

$1,304/mo

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What's special

Gorgeous dining roomCharming cottage style homeDormer windowsNewer roofLeaf guard gutter system

Attention 1st Time Homebuyer/Handyman! Fixer Upper! NOW Offered at $149,000!! Charming Cottage Style Home on nearly 1/3 acre in Lamb's Grove! This is one of the area's historic homes and it is adorable with it's dormer windows opening to a fully finished and lovely 2nd floor and 3/4 bath. Vinyl Siding and Newer Roof including a Leaf Guard Gutter System. Hardwood throughout and under carpets! 2 beds with 3rd nonconforming on the main level. Cozy and inviting from front drop zone, fireplace, and woodwork, to the gorgeous dining room! All appliances included as well as the Unique Maytag Double Oven. Huge Metal Garage/Shop with LP heat and AC! All this and more on a Quiet Dead End with Low Taxes! Burning is also permitted in Lamb's Grove.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
3/4 bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Propane, Natural Gas, See Remarks

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Features

Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Basement: Daylight,Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,148
Total interior livable area: 1,148 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Garage, Three Car Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5

Lot

Size: 0.31 Acres
Dimensions: 90 x 165
Features: Irregular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 0832230007
Zoning: R

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: One and One Half Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame, Vinyl Siding
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1925

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Newton

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $125/sqft
Tax assessed value: $168,600
Annual tax amount: $2,317
Date on market: 8/1/2025
Cumulative days on market: 126 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Road surface type: Asphalt, Concrete

Price history

Date	Event	Price
2/5/2026	Sold	$144,000-3.4%$125/sqft
Source: DMMLS #723419 Report a problem
12/12/2025	Pending sale	$149,000$130/sqft
Source: DMMLS #723419 Report a problem
11/14/2025	Price change	$149,000-5.1%$130/sqft
Source: DMMLS #723419 Report a problem
10/27/2025	Price change	$157,000-1.3%$137/sqft
Source: DMMLS #723419 Report a problem
10/20/2025	Pending sale	$159,000$139/sqft
Source: DMMLS #723419 Report a problem
10/16/2025	Price change	$159,000-5.9%$139/sqft
Source: DMMLS #723419 Report a problem
9/25/2025	Price change	$169,000-2.3%$147/sqft
Source: DMMLS #723419 Report a problem
9/15/2025	Price change	$173,000-3.6%$151/sqft
Source: DMMLS #723419 Report a problem
8/1/2025	Listed for sale	$179,500$156/sqft
Source: DMMLS #723419 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,052 -4.6%	$168,600 +10.5%
2024	$2,150 -1.1%	$152,560
2023	$2,174 +9.5%	$152,560 +21.3%
2022	$1,986 +9.1%	$125,820 +10.4%
2021	$1,820 -10%	$113,920 +13.4%
2020	$2,023 +3.1%	$100,440
2019	$1,962 -0.1%	$100,440 +8.4%
2018	$1,964 +12.7%	$92,690
2017	$1,742 -0.2%	$92,690
2016	$1,746	$92,690
2015	$1,746 +8%	$92,690
2014	$1,616 +5.6%	$92,690
2012	$1,530 -0.5%	--
2011	$1,538 +3.2%	--
2010	$1,490 +11%	--
2009	$1,342 +1.2%	--
2008	$1,326 -2.4%	--
2007	$1,358 -0.3%	--
2005	$1,362	--