Welcome home to this charming raised ranch offering great potential and an incredible opportunity for a first-time buyer or anyone looking for a fixer-upper with instant equity potential! With 1,163 sq ft of finish, this home features 2 spacious bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and a generous eat-in kitchen with plenty of room to design the perfect gathering space. The tucked-under one-stall garage provides convenience and functionality, while the layout of the home offers an ideal canvas for updates, personalization, and creativity. This property needs some TLC, but the solid bones, comfortable floor plan, and great natural light make it easy to envision the possibilities. Whether you’re looking for your first home, an investment property, or a project you can truly make your own, this home is full of potential at an attractive price point. Don't miss out on this fantastic chance to create your dream space and build value with every improvement! 13 Mo HWA Platinum Home Warranty included!
Sold for $120,000
$120,000
1401 1st St N, Newton, IA 50208
2beds
1,163sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$119,500 Zestimate®
$103/sqft
$1,295 Estimated rent
Home value
$119,500
$111,000 - $129,000
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Tucked-under one-stall garageComfortable floor planGreat natural lightGenerous eat-in kitchen
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Listed by:
Misty Darling (515)962-5555,
BH&G Real Estate Innovations
Bought with:
Andy Algreen
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 730770
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, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,163
- Total interior livable area: 1,163 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 175
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,534 sqft
- Dimensions: 60 x 105
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0827152021
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1952
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Newton
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2026 | Sold | $120,000-7.7%$103/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #730770 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2025 | Pending sale | $129,999$112/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #730770 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $129,999+140.7%$112/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #730770 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/1996 | Sold | $54,000$46/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,766 +0.6% | $102,700 +10.2% |
| 2024 | $1,756 -0.9% | $93,230 |
| 2023 | $1,772 +8.2% | $93,230 +16.8% |
| 2022 | $1,638 -12.2% | $79,830 +8.4% |
| 2021 | $1,866 +1.6% | $73,630 -7.5% |
| 2020 | $1,836 +11.5% | $79,570 |
| 2019 | $1,647 -0.1% | $79,570 +16.7% |
| 2018 | $1,648 +2.4% | $68,190 |
| 2017 | $1,610 +0.1% | $68,190 |
| 2016 | $1,608 | $68,190 |
| 2015 | $1,608 +10.3% | $68,190 |
| 2014 | $1,458 +0.3% | $68,190 |
| 2012 | $1,454 +0.6% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,446 +3% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,404 +7.2% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,310 +2.3% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,280 -2.7% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,316 -5.7% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,396 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50208
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Thomas Jefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 1.4 mi
- 3/10Berg Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 4/10Newton Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 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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