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Sold for $345,000
    • $345,000

    420 1st Ave W, Newton, IA 50208

    5beds
    3,247sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1902
    10,280 Square Feet Lot
    $346,200 Zestimate®
    $106/sqft
    $3,094 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $346,200

    $315,000 - $381,000

    $3,094/mo

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    What's special

    Formal dining roomFrench doorsOriginal woodworkAmple storageOriginal pocket doorsPrivate deckMint condition hardwood floors
    Welcome to 420 1st Ave W in Newton. A 1902 Beautiful Amish Craftsman build with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Providing you with tons of space for entertaining and the functionality. With 3247 Sqft of finished space, this home is a true showcase! As you enter the home from the covered wrap around porch, you are greeted by all the original woodwork in the forier with high ceilings showcasing the beautiful staircase, original pocket doors and mint condition hardwood floors. Main floor includes living room at the front, a huge formal dining room, a main floor bedroom (or office) with 9' French doors, a full bathroom with a beautiful claw foot tub. Rounding out the main floor is a complete renovated chef style kicthen and spacious laundry room. The kitchen has been completely renovated with white Amish Shaker cabinets, stainless appliances & tile Stone Carrera marble countertops. The mud, laundry room off the back is a great back entry with two entrances to the home with ample storage, beautiful tile work and an original farmhouse sink adding tons of natural light! As you tour upstairs, you will find three nice size bedrooms, a walk-in closet in primary, 2 large full bathrooms with updates and a 2nd floor office with its own private deck. Must See!

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    Listed by:

    Heather Rawlins (515)453-5700,

    Iowa Realty Colfax

    Bought with:

    Cochran, Kevin

    EXP Realty, LLC

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 723644MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,247
    • Total interior livable area: 3,247 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
    • Exterior features: Deck, Fence
    • Fencing: Wood,Partial
    Lot
    • Size: 10,280 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 69 x 149
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0833228035
    • Zoning: Res

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Two Story
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Vinyl Siding
    • Foundation: Stone
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1902

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Sidewalks
    • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Newton

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $106/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $371,560
    • Annual tax amount: $6,799
    • Date on market: 8/5/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 575 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/3/2025Sold$345,000-3.9%$106/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #723644 Report a problem
    10/27/2025Pending sale$359,000$111/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #723644 Report a problem
    8/5/2025Listed for sale$359,000$111/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #723644 Report a problem
    8/2/2025Listing removed$359,000$111/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty #711119 Report a problem
    7/28/2025Price change$359,000-1.4%$111/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #711119 Report a problem
    5/30/2025Price change$364,000-1.4%$112/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #711119 Report a problem
    4/22/2025Price change$369,000-1.6%$114/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #711119 Report a problem
    1/30/2025Listed for sale$375,000$115/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #711119 Report a problem
    1/1/2025Listing removed$375,000$115/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty #696907 Report a problem
    6/7/2024Listed for sale$375,000$115/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #696907 Report a problem
    5/17/2024Listing removed--
    Source: DMMLS #688497 Report a problem
    1/31/2024Listed for sale$375,000+1.4%$115/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #688497 Report a problem
    11/24/2023Listing removed--
    Source: DMMLS #669208 Report a problem
    11/2/2023Listed for sale$369,900$114/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #669208 Report a problem
    10/24/2023Listing removed--
    Source: DMMLS #669208 Report a problem
    8/14/2023Price change$369,900-1.3%$114/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #669208 Report a problem
    7/13/2023Price change$374,900-1.3%$115/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #669208 Report a problem
    3/18/2023Listed for sale$379,900-1.3%$117/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #669208 Report a problem
    11/16/2022Listing removed--
    Source: DMMLS #655462 Report a problem
    8/2/2022Price change$384,900-1.3%$119/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #655462 Report a problem
    7/2/2022Listed for sale$389,900+216%$120/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #655462 Report a problem
    5/15/2015Sold$123,375+69%$38/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5454928 Report a problem
    2/5/2015Listing removed$73,000$22/sqft
    Source: HomeSearch.com Realty Services Inc #66079 Report a problem
    1/15/2015Listed for sale$73,000-66.1%$22/sqft
    Source: HomeSearch.com Realty Services Inc #66079 Report a problem
    12/4/2014Sold$215,204+13.9%$66/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/1/2011Listing removed$189,000$58/sqft
    Source: Listhub #63201 Report a problem
    8/24/2011Listed for sale$189,000+5%$58/sqft
    Source: Listhub #63201 Report a problem
    9/19/2006Sold$180,000$55/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $371,560 +2.9%
    2024-- $360,950
    2023-- $360,950 +124%
    2022-- $161,170 +9.3%
    2021$2,848 -5%$147,430 +10.6%
    2020$2,999 +10.1%$133,310
    2019$2,723 -0.1%$133,310 +14.9%
    2018$2,726 +11.1%$116,010
    2017$2,454 -39%--
    2016$4,024 --
    2015$4,024 +5%--
    2014$3,834 +4.6%--
    2012$3,664 +0.6%--
    2011$3,642 +7.4%--
    2010$3,392 +7.1%--
    2009$3,166 +2.3%--
    2008$3,094 +15.3%--
    2007$2,684 -10.2%--
    2005$2,988 --
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 50208

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    • 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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