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Sold for $153,000
  • $153,000

    309 E 20th St S, Newton, IA 50208

    2beds
    748sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1953
    7,501 Square Feet Lot
    $152,600 Zestimate®
    $205/sqft
    $1,130 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $152,600

    Estimated sales range

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    $1,130/mo

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    What's special

    Included appliancesClean lower levelStorm cellarReplacement windowsUpdated bathroomRecessed lightingFenced backyard
    Well-maintained Southeast Newton ranch located on a quiet street with a fenced backyard! This charming 2-bedroom home offers comfortable living, great updates, and excellent storage. Recent improvements include a newer concrete driveway, attached one-car garage with additional storage, vinyl siding, roof, gutters, replacement windows, and a newer electrical panel. The inviting kitchen features included appliances, kitchen table and chairs, and recessed lighting added in 2019. The main level offers two comfortable bedrooms and an updated bathroom, making this home functional and move-in ready. The clean lower level provides even more space with a washer and dryer included, storm cellar, and plenty of room for storage and organization. The fenced backyard offers a great outdoor space for relaxing, gardening, or entertaining. With many major updates already completed, this well-cared-for home is a fantastic opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or anyone looking for an affordable Newton home in a great location. Schedule your showing today!

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    Listed by:

    Jo Jenkins (641)521-0302,

    RE/MAX Concepts,

    Jake Jenkins,

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Bought with:

    OUTSIDE AGENT

    OTHER

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 743228MLS 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
    • Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Refrigerator, Stove
    Features
    • Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
    • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 748
    • Total interior livable area: 748 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    • Fencing: Chain Link
    Lot
    • Size: 7,501 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 60 x 125
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0835253017
    • Zoning: Res

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Vinyl Siding
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1953

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Newton

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $205/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $123,590
    • Annual tax amount: $1,781
    • Date on market: 6/15/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 8 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/10/2026Sold$153,000-3.8%$205/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #743228 Report a problem
    6/24/2026Pending sale$159,000$213/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #743228 Report a problem
    6/16/2026Listed for sale$159,000+76.9%$213/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #743228 Report a problem
    10/29/2019Listing removed$89,900$120/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Concepts #580255 Report a problem
    10/29/2019Listed for sale$89,900$120/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Concepts #580255 Report a problem
    10/29/2019Pending sale$89,900$120/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Concepts #580255 Report a problem
    10/29/2019Listed for sale$89,900+5.8%$120/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Concepts #35016579 Report a problem
    10/23/2019Sold$85,000-5.5%$114/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5461665 Report a problem
    8/22/2019Pending sale$89,900$120/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Concepts #580255 Report a problem
    7/30/2019Price change$89,900-2.8%$120/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Concepts #580255 Report a problem
    5/31/2019Listed for sale$92,500$124/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Concepts #580255 Report a problem
    4/19/2019Pending sale$92,500$124/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Concepts #580255 Report a problem
    4/17/2019Listed for sale$92,500$124/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Concepts #580255 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$1,586 -6.7%$123,590 +14.8%
    2024$1,700 -17.2%$107,700
    2023$2,054 +7.7%$107,700 +16.5%
    2022$1,908 +0.5%$92,470 +7.8%
    2021$1,898 +1.6%$85,760 +6%
    2020$1,868 +11.2%$80,940
    2019$1,679 -0.1%$80,940 +16.4%
    2018$1,681 +2.4%$69,540
    2017$1,642 +0.1%$69,540
    2016$1,640 $69,540
    2015$1,640 +10.4%$69,540
    2014$1,486 $69,540
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 50208

    Nearby schools

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    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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