This little gem offers your very own park in backyard. Yard is totally fenced for pets or children. Covered deck area for your relaxation. The garden is a thing of beauty. And will provide you great eating this summer. The home offers 2 good sized bedrooms, updated bath on main and lower level. Updated Kitchen is efficient. The new sliding door offers great light into kitchen area. Lower level has finished family room area, laundry and 3/4 bath. Don't miss this affordable gem located near Aurora Heights Elementary School, park, tennis court and pickleball courts.
Sold for $165,000
$165,000
2012 S 3rd Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
2beds
758sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
8,607.46 Square Feet Lot
$164,800 Zestimate®
$218/sqft
$1,220 Estimated rent
Home value
$164,800
$150,000 - $181,000
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Covered deck areaFinished family room areaUpdated bathOwn park in backyardNew sliding door
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Listed by:
Barb Barr 641-791-2800,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Wendy Wagner 641-521-6839,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Toni Peska
Iowa Realty Newton
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 718166
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 758
- Total interior livable area: 758 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage, Tandem
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grab Bars, Low Threshold Shower, Accessible Approach with Ramp
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Fire Pit, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 8,607 sqft
- Dimensions: 57 x 151
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 0835251016
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1948
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2025 | Sold | $165,000$218/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #718166 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2025 | Pending sale | $165,000$218/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #718166 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $165,000+98.8%$218/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #718166 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2018 | Sold | $83,000-2.4%$109/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5460951 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2018 | Pending sale | $85,000$112/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #35015718 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2018 | Listed for sale | $85,000+10.4%$112/sqft |
Source: Heartland Iowa Realty #35015718 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2014 | Sold | $77,000-3.6%$102/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2009 | Listing removed | $79,900$105/sqft |
Source: Re/Max of Newton Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2009 | Listed for sale | $79,900$105/sqft |
Source: Re/Max of Newton Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,418 -7.4% | $113,150 +14.5% |
| 2024 | $1,532 -22.9% | $98,830 |
| 2023 | $1,986 +8.2% | $98,830 +10.5% |
| 2022 | $1,836 -6.2% | $89,440 +8.3% |
| 2021 | $1,958 +1.6% | $82,560 -1.1% |
| 2020 | $1,927 +4.8% | $83,520 |
| 2019 | $1,840 -0.1% | $83,520 +9.6% |
| 2018 | $1,842 +2.4% | $76,190 |
| 2017 | $1,798 +0.1% | $76,190 |
| 2016 | $1,796 | $76,190 +11.6% |
| 2015 | $1,796 +23% | $68,250 |
| 2014 | $1,460 +5.3% | $68,250 |
| 2012 | $1,386 +0.6% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,378 +2.7% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,342 +7.2% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,252 +2.3% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,224 -2.7% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,258 -2.6% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,292 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50208
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Aurora Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Berg Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Newton Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 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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