Sold for $280,000

$280,000

1541 S 12th Ave W, Newton, IA 50208

4beds

1,800sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1976

10,497 Square Feet Lot

$285,500 Zestimate^®

$156/sqft

$2,152 Estimated rent

Home value

$285,500

$254,000 - $320,000

$2,152/mo

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What's special

Finished basementHuge family room areaSunny kitchenHuge back deckFront porchCovered patioLarge dining area

This beautiful ranch has everything you need for easy living and effortless entertaining! Welcoming front porch leads to front living room, large dining area and sunny kitchen. 2nd living area features fireplace and sliders to the huge back deck. Main level offers primary bedroom with all new bathroom, 2 more BRs, full bath and first floor laundry! Large finished basement offers endless opportunities with huge family room area with 2 sliders to covered patio, tons of storage closets, and 4th BR and bathroom. Huge back deck and patio overlook neighborhood park!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 2
Main level bedrooms: 3

Heating

Electric, Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Dining Area
Flooring: Carpet
Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,800
Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
Finished area below ground: 525

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio
Exterior features: Deck, Patio

Lot

Size: 10,497 Square Feet
Dimensions: 75 x 140
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 1304102002
Zoning: R2

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick, Metal Siding
Foundation: Poured
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1976

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Newton

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $156/sqft
Tax assessed value: $310,200
Annual tax amount: $5,784
Date on market: 1/9/2025
Cumulative days on market: 29 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Price history

Date	Event	Price
3/24/2025	Sold	$280,000-1.8%$156/sqft
Source: DMMLS #709887 Report a problem
2/10/2025	Pending sale	$285,000$158/sqft
Source: DMMLS #709887 Report a problem
1/9/2025	Listed for sale	$285,000+16.3%$158/sqft
Source: DMMLS #709887 Report a problem
10/1/2021	Sold	$245,000$136/sqft
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6093345 Report a problem
9/2/2021	Pending sale	$245,000$136/sqft
Source: DMMLS #636720 Report a problem
8/31/2021	Listed for sale	$245,000+25.6%$136/sqft
Source: DMMLS #636720 Report a problem
5/25/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: RE/MAX Central Report a problem
5/17/2021	Pending sale	$195,000$108/sqft
Source: DMMLS #628301 Report a problem
5/13/2021	Price change	$195,000-8.5%$108/sqft
Source: DMMLS #628301 Report a problem
5/4/2021	Listed for sale	$213,000$118/sqft
Source: DMMLS #628301 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,814 +0.5%	$310,200 +1%
2024	$5,784 +0.5%	$306,980
2023	$5,754 +13.1%	$306,980 +18.5%
2022	$5,088 +5.8%	$259,050 +9%
2021	$4,808 -2.5%	$237,680 +11.3%
2020	$4,930 +11.6%	$213,620
2019	$4,417 -0.1%	$213,620 +16.8%
2018	$4,422 +7.5%	$182,940
2017	$4,112 +0%	$182,940
2016	$4,110	$182,940
2015	$4,110 +10.5%	$182,940
2014	$3,720 -0.6%	$182,940
2012	$3,742 -0.1%	--
2011	$3,744 +3%	--
2010	$3,636 +8.1%	--
2009	$3,364 +2.4%	--
2008	$3,286 -2.7%	--
2007	$3,378 -2.4%	--
2005	$3,462	--