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  • Price cut: $5K (7/10)
    $159,000

    1709 N 2nd Ave E, Newton, IA 50208

    2beds
    730sqft
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    $1,226/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1954
    0.3 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $218/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Full basementWelcoming entrywayCrisp countertopsFreshly updated kitchenElegant white trimLight cabinetryWarm inviting glow
    Let’s talk about original wood floors! This home truly shines with beautifully restored wood floors throughout. Step into the welcoming entryway or through the entrance from your attached garage and leave your shoes and coat before entering your freshly updated kitchen. The kitchen is bright and airy, featuring a large window, light cabinetry, and crisp countertops that fill the space with natural light. In the living room and bedrooms, elegant white trim frames the restored floors, enhancing the home’s warm, inviting glow. With a full basement, garage, and shed, there’s plenty of storage to keep everything organized. This home is a perfect blend of charm, comfort, and modern updates. A must-see!
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    Listed by:

    Chris Behun,

    Realty ONE Group Impact

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 739256MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Natural Gas
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Stove
      • Laundry: Upper Level
      Features
      • Eat-in Kitchen
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
      • Basement: Unfinished
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 730
      • Total interior livable area: 730 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Stories: 1
      • Exterior features: Storage
      Lot
      • Size: 0.3 Acres
      • Dimensions: 83 x 157
      • Features: Rectangular Lot
      Details
      • Additional structures: Storage
      • Parcel number: 0835133007
      • 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: 1954

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Newton

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $218/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $110,630
      • Annual tax amount: $1,928
      • Date on market: 4/24/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 38 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/10/2026Price change$159,000-3%$218/sqft
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        5/15/2026Pending sale$164,000$225/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #739256 Report a problem
        4/25/2026Listed for sale$164,000$225/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #739256 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,928 +0.5%$110,630 +8.7%
        2024$1,918 -3.3%$101,800
        2023$1,984 +6.3%$101,800 +14%
        2022$1,866 +3%$89,300 +6.5%
        2021$1,812 +1.6%$83,840 +8.5%
        2020$1,784 +15.4%$77,300
        2019$1,546 -0.1%$77,300 +14.9%
        2018$1,548 +2.5%$67,280
        2017$1,510 +0.1%$67,280
        2016$1,508 $67,280
        2015$1,508 +10.4%$67,280
        2014$1,366 +1.8%$67,280
        2012$1,342 +0.9%--
        2011$1,330 +3.4%--
        2010$1,286 +7.7%--
        2009$1,194 +2.6%--
        2008$1,164 -3%--
        2007$1,200 -5.5%--
        2005$1,270 --
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 50208

        Getting around

        72 / 100
        Very Walkable
        58 / 100
        Bikeable

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        • District: Newton

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