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Sold for $262,000
    • $262,000

    522 1st Ave W, Newton, IA 50208

    5beds
    2,463sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1923
    0.33 Acres Lot
    $269,700 Zestimate®
    $106/sqft
    $2,183 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $269,700

    $240,000 - $302,000

    $2,183/mo

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    What's special

    Formal dining roomFinished lower levelGorgeous woodworkModern updatesOriginal glass doorsDeck and patio areasAdditional living space
    Welcome to this beautiful 2 story, 5 bed, 2 bath, brick home boasting over 2400 sq ft! This well-maintained home features gorgeous woodwork and hardwood floors with tasteful modern updates. Step inside to the warm and inviting living room with a fireplace, high ceilings and abundant natural light. From the living room, gorgeous original glass doors lead into the formal dining room. Convenient slider steps out to the deck & patio areas. Enjoy morning coffee in the 4 season room. Bright updated kitchen features painted cabinets, quartz counters, farm sink and walk-in pantry. First floor bedroom adjacent to the three fourths bath offers great flexibility! Plus, laundry with laundry chute. Upstairs find 4 generous bedrooms with good-sized closets and a full bath. The semi-finished attic offers additional living space and would make a perfect family, playroom. Do not miss the finished lower level with custom bar! Private, fully fenced yard plus low maintenance exterior. Oversized garage with plenty of space to turn around so you never need to back-out of the driveway. HVAC new in 2022, plus many newer windows. Do not wait, call for your private showing today!

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    Listed by:

    Cary Claiborne 515-669-0807,

    Iowa Realty Ankeny,

    Tammy Claiborne 515-669-3269,

    Iowa Realty Ankeny

    Bought with:

    Justin Marshall

    RE/MAX Results

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 706913MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Separate/Formal Dining Room, See Remarks, Window Treatments
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    • Basement: Partially Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,463
    • Total interior livable area: 2,463 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 450

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
    • Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Patio
    • Fencing: Wood,Full
    Lot
    • Size: 0.33 Acres
    • Dimensions: 104 x 140
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0833228028
    • Zoning: Res

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Two Story
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1923

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

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

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $106/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $257,260
    • Annual tax amount: $4,368
    • Date on market: 11/1/2024
    • Cumulative days on market: 36 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/10/2025Sold$262,000-6.4%$106/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #706913 Report a problem
    12/16/2024Pending sale$280,000$114/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #706913 Report a problem
    11/1/2024Listed for sale$280,000+67.7%$114/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #706913 Report a problem
    5/26/2020Sold$167,000-7.2%$68/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5546740 Report a problem
    4/13/2020Pending sale$180,000$73/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate #602237 Report a problem
    3/31/2020Listed for sale$180,000+3.8%$73/sqft
    Source: Century 21 Signature #602237 Report a problem
    1/5/2020Listing removed$173,400$70/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty #35017364 Report a problem
    9/4/2019Price change$173,400-0.9%$70/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty #35017364 Report a problem
    8/7/2019Price change$174,900-5.4%$71/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty #35017364 Report a problem
    5/24/2019Price change$184,900-2.6%$75/sqft
    Source: Patriot Realty #35016654 Report a problem
    4/27/2019Listed for sale$189,900+15.1%$77/sqft
    Source: Patriot Realty #35016654 Report a problem
    7/7/2017Listing removed$165,000$67/sqft
    Source: Associated Realty #540675 Report a problem
    5/30/2017Listed for sale$165,000+15.4%$67/sqft
    Source: Associated Realty #540675 Report a problem
    8/20/2015Sold$143,000-4.7%$58/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/27/2015Price change$149,980-3.2%$61/sqft
    Source: Doyle & DeVoe Iowa Realty Report a problem
    5/7/2015Listed for sale$154,900-3.1%$63/sqft
    Source: Doyle & DeVoe Iowa Realty Report a problem
    11/29/2014Listing removed$159,900$65/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #65658 Report a problem
    8/29/2014Price change$159,900-8.6%$65/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #65658 Report a problem
    6/17/2014Price change$175,000-2.2%$71/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #65658 Report a problem
    5/21/2014Listed for sale$178,900$73/sqft
    Source: Listhub #65658 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,392 +0.5%$257,260 +10.9%
    2024$4,368 -0.1%$231,880
    2023$4,374 +8.5%$231,880 +17.7%
    2022$4,032 +4.8%$196,990 +8.7%
    2021$3,846 +3.7%$181,270 +10.5%
    2020$3,707 -1.1%$164,010
    2019$3,749 +9.5%$164,010 +3.5%
    2018$3,424 +9.1%$158,500
    2017$3,138 +5.4%--
    2016$2,978 --
    2015$2,978 +4%--
    2014$2,864 +5.9%--
    2012$2,704 -0.3%--
    2011$2,712 +2.8%--
    2010$2,638 +8.5%--
    2009$2,432 +2.4%--
    2008$2,374 -2.8%--
    2007$2,442 -4.8%--
    2005$2,564 --
    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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