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  • Price cut: $40K (8/21)
    $485,000

    524 E 60th St N, Newton, IA 50208

    3beds
    1,584sqft
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    $3,543/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1917
    5.45 Acres Lot
    $469,400 Zestimate®
    $306/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Beautiful original woodworkBeautiful acreage
    Escape to the peace and privacy of the countryside with this charming 3-bedroom, 1,584 sq. ft. home situated on 5.45 picturesque acres. Whether you've been dreaming of a hobby farm, raising horses or livestock, gardening, or simply enjoying wide-open spaces, this property offers endless opportunities. Step inside to appreciate the beautiful original woodwork that adds warmth and timeless character throughout the home. Outside, you'll find an impressive collection of well-maintained outbuildings, all equipped with electricity, providing exceptional space for hobbies, storage, equipment, or livestock. The barn features two horse stalls along with a spacious loft for additional storage. A 30' x 50' building with a concrete floor, previously used as an airplane hangar, offers incredible versatility for machinery, vehicles, workshop space, or recreational storage. Two wells on the property provide convenient water sources for livestock and gardening. If you're looking for a country property with functional improvements, beautiful acreage, and room to grow, this is one you won't want to miss. Enjoy the freedom and possibilities that come with owning your own slice of rural Iowa.
    38 days
    703
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    Listed by:

    Wendy Wagner (641)521-6839,

    RE/MAX Concepts,

    Alida Jo Anderson 515-681-2704,

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 745688MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Propane, Radiant
      Cooling
      • Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
      Features
      • Separate/Formal Dining Room
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
      • Basement: Unfinished
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,584
      • Total interior livable area: 1,584 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      • Exterior features: Deck
      Lot
      • Size: 5.45 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0929300003

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Two Story
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Foundation: Block
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle,Tile
      Condition
      • Year built: 1917

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Rural

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Newton

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $306/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $316,280
      • Annual tax amount: $3,157
      • Date on market: 7/21/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 39 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

        Estimated market value

        $469,400

        $446,000 - $493,000

        $1,786/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/21/2026Price change$485,000-7.6%$306/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #745688 Report a problem
        8/3/2026Price change$525,000-7.1%$331/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #745688 Report a problem
        7/21/2026Listed for sale$565,000$357/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #745688 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,022 +0.7%$316,280 +24.8%
        2024$3,002 -0.5%$253,420
        2023$3,018 +8.7%$253,420 +20.3%
        2022$2,776 +1.5%$210,590 +7.6%
        2021$2,736 -3.7%$195,750 +6.8%
        2020$2,840 +5.8%$183,260
        2019$2,685 +0.5%$183,260 +14.5%
        2018$2,672 +7.6%$160,080 +0.6%
        2017$2,482 +0.8%$159,050
        2016$2,462 $159,050 +1.7%
        2015$2,462 +9.9%$156,370
        2014$2,240 -1.1%$156,370
        2012$2,264 +0.5%--
        2011$2,252 +2.7%--
        2010$2,192 +8%--
        2009$2,030 +1.5%--
        2008$2,000 -2.1%--
        2007$2,042 -3.2%--
        2005$2,110 --
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 50208

        Getting around

        0 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        11 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Newton

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