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    305 S 5th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208

    2beds
    864sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1955
    0.27 Acres Lot
    $165,600 Zestimate®
    $191/sqft
    $1,117 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $165,600

    $151,000 - $182,000

    $1,117/mo

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    What's special

    Finished lower levelRec roomDedicated storage areaModern kitchenHardwood floorsGranite countertopsAttached garage
    Beautifully Updated Ranch - Move-In Ready Inside and Out! This charming ranch has been thoughtfully updated from top to bottom. The exterior features low-maintenance siding, newer windows, a new roof (2023), an attached garage, a spacious back deck, and a fully fenced yard perfect for outdoor enjoyment. Inside, you'll find a modern kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances (gas stove, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator), white cabinetry with sleek hardware, granite countertops, and a tile floor that ties it all together. The living room and bedrooms boast beautiful hardwood floors, and the updated full bath includes a stylish vanity and tile flooring. There are two comfortable bedrooms plus a flex room that can serve as a home office or easily convert to a main-level laundry area. The finished lower level offers even more space with a rec room, a mechanical room featuring a newer furnace, ner central air, and newer hot water heater, as well as a laundry room with newer washer and dryer. There's also a dedicated storage area and a partitioned space with a sink and urinal for added convenience. This home blends classic charm with modern update's ready for you to move in and enjoy!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Jo Jenkins 641-521-0302,

    RE/MAX Concepts Main Office

    Bought with:

    Outside Agent- MIR Outside Agent- MIR, ***

    Outside Office

    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6333163MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Features
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 864 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Attached
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 0.27 Acres
    • Dimensions: 88 x 132
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0834328008

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Vinyl Siding
    Condition
    • Year built: 1955

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    • HOA name: MIR
    Location
    • Region: Newton

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $191/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $146,000
    • Annual tax amount: $2,503
    • Date on market: 10/27/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 7 days

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/3/2025Sold$165,000-2.4%$191/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6333163 Report a problem
    11/4/2025Pending sale$169,000$196/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #729179 Report a problem
    10/27/2025Listed for sale$169,000+129.9%$196/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #729179 Report a problem
    4/13/2016Listing removed$73,500$85/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #512769 Report a problem
    3/5/2016Listed for sale$73,500+25.6%$85/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #512769 Report a problem
    9/4/2013Sold$58,500-2.3%$68/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5450785 Report a problem
    7/15/2013Listed for sale$59,900+87.2%$69/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #64773 Report a problem
    11/2/2012Sold$32,000$37/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,310 +0.8%$146,000 +10.5%
    2024$2,292 -2.4%$132,140
    2023$2,348 +6.9%$132,140 +15.3%
    2022$2,196 +46.4%$114,590 +6.5%
    2021$1,500 -10.5%$107,640 +48.3%
    2020$1,675 +9.3%$72,590
    2019$1,533 -0.1%$72,590 +14.4%
    2018$1,534 +18.8%$63,480
    2017$1,292 +1.7%$63,480 +1.4%
    2016$1,270 $62,600
    2015$1,270 -25.7%$62,600 -21.7%
    2014$1,710 +17.9%$79,950
    2012$1,450 -0.7%--
    2011$1,460 +2.8%--
    2010$1,420 +10.1%--
    2009$1,290 +2.7%--
    2008$1,256 -3.1%--
    2007$1,296 -6.4%--
    2005$1,384 --
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    Neighborhood: 50208

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