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Sold for $221,000
    • $221,000

    521 E 2nd St S, Newton, IA 50208

    2beds
    1,450sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1920
    8,712 Square Feet Lot
    $223,100 Zestimate®
    $152/sqft
    $1,705 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $223,100

    Estimated sales range

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    What's special

    Hardwood flooringCovered patioKitchen has nice pantry
    Very nice home in great condition! Hardwood flooring. Cozy 4-season room on back of home. Kitchen has nice pantry with appliances that are included. Covered patio in back yard, which is fully fenced in for kids and dogs.

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    Listed by:

    Toni Peska 641-417-8484,

    Iowa Realty Newton

    Bought with:

    Colby Lawson

    Real Estate Solutions

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 726354MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    Features
    • Dining Area, Cable TV, Window Treatments
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,450
    • Total interior livable area: 1,450 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Levels: One and One Half
    • Stories: 1.5
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
    • Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Patio, Storage
    • Fencing: Chain Link,Wood,Full
    Lot
    • Size: 8,712 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 66 x 132
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Additional structures: Storage
    • Parcel number: 0834326017
    • Zoning: Res

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: One and One Half Story
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Vinyl Siding
    • Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1920

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Newton

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $152/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $210,220
    • Annual tax amount: $3,609
    • Date on market: 9/19/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 143 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/2/2026Sold$221,000-0.9%$152/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #726354 Report a problem
    2/10/2026Pending sale$223,000$154/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #726354 Report a problem
    11/27/2025Price change$223,000-2.2%$154/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #726354 Report a problem
    9/19/2025Listed for sale$228,000+18.5%$157/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #726354 Report a problem
    7/8/2022Sold$192,400+1.3%$133/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #653306 Report a problem
    6/8/2022Pending sale$189,900$131/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #653306 Report a problem
    6/3/2022Listed for sale$189,900+34.7%$131/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #653306 Report a problem
    5/24/2019Sold$141,000$97/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5461599 Report a problem
    4/11/2019Pending sale$141,000$97/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty #35016477 Report a problem
    4/6/2019Listed for sale$141,000+214%$97/sqft
    Source: Heartland Iowa Realty #35016477 Report a problem
    6/12/2012Listing removed$44,900$31/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Innovations #395884 Report a problem
    4/25/2012Pending sale$44,900$31/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Innovations #395884 Report a problem
    4/18/2012Price change$44,900-10%$31/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Innovations #395884 Report a problem
    4/3/2012Price change$49,900-16.7%$34/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Innovations #395884 Report a problem
    3/15/2012Price change$59,900-14.3%$41/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Innovations #395884 Report a problem
    2/28/2012Price change$69,900-12.5%$48/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Innovations #395884 Report a problem
    2/13/2012Listed for sale$79,900+99.8%$55/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Innovations #395884 Report a problem
    9/29/2010Sold$40,000-8.5%$28/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5445318 Report a problem
    7/24/2010Price change$43,710-7%$30/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #369368 Report a problem
    6/24/2010Listed for sale$47,000-14.9%$32/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #369368 Report a problem
    2/8/2010Sold$55,250$38/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,416 +0.7%$210,220 +10.3%
    2024$3,392 +29.4%$190,550
    2023$2,622 +11.9%$190,550 +50.1%
    2022$2,344 +37.4%$126,910 +11%
    2021$1,706 -9.1%$114,340 +40.5%
    2020$1,878 +16.1%$81,360
    2019$1,617 +56.8%$81,360 -8.4%
    2018$1,032 +28.9%$88,800 +93.3%
    2017$800 $45,930
    2016$800 $45,930 +14.3%
    2015$800 +34.2%$40,180
    2014$596 -33.8%$40,180
    2012$900 -34.3%--
    2011$1,370 +3.5%--
    2010$1,324 +9.8%--
    2009$1,206 +2.6%--
    2008$1,176 -3%--
    2007$1,212 -3.2%--
    2005$1,252 --
    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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