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  • Price cut: $25K (4/30)
    $889,000

    5664 Island Ave, Newton, IA 50208

    5beds
    4,289sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1857
    7.97 Acres Lot
    $853,700 Zestimate®
    $207/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Classic brick homePatio spaceNearby laundryWalk-in closetMarble-look tile floorsColorful glass doorsDouble ovens
    Located northeast of Newton, Iowa, in Jasper County, this classic brick home sits offers over 4,000 square feet of living space on 7.97 acres - ideal for relaxed country living. With 5 bedrooms and 3.75 bathrooms, there’s room to spread out, gather, and make the space your own. Multiple living areas add flexibility, including a large family room with built-ins, a formal dining room with a fireplace, and a comfortable, light-filled sitting room with patio access that create easy flow for daily life and entertaining. The kitchen is a stand-out with an open, functional workspace, ready for everyday life or entertaining those larger get-togethers, and featuring an island, gas cooktop, double ovens, stainless steel appliances, and nearby laundry. Upstairs includes four bedrooms and three bathrooms, highlighted by a generous primary suite with marble-look tile floors, double vanity, soaking tub, porcelain shower, and walk-in closet. The lower level adds even more usable space with an egress bedroom, colorful glass doors, and rooms that adapt easily for guests, hobbies, or work-from-home needs. Outside, enjoy wide-open views, patio space, a detached 2+ car garage, and the quiet that comes with rural living, all while remaining a short drive from Newton or Grinnell. As a unique finishing note, this home also carries real historical significance, having once served as a stop along the Underground Railroad, adding depth and character to an already special property.
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    Listed by:

    Toni Peska 641-417-8484,

    Iowa Realty Newton

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 726267MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 5
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Built-In Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
      • Basement: Egress Windows
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 4,289
      • Total interior livable area: 4,289 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 441
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      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
      Lot
      • Size: 7.97 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0919400005
      • Zoning: Ag

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Two Story
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick, See Remarks
      • Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar, Poured, Stone
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1857

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Rural

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Newton

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $207/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $692,210
      • Annual tax amount: $8,205
      • Date on market: 9/15/2025
      • Cumulative days on market: 310 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
      • Road surface type: Gravel

        Estimated market value

        $853,700

        $811,000 - $896,000

        $3,270/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        4/30/2026Price change$889,000-2.7%$207/sqft
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        3/4/2026Price change$914,000-3.2%$213/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #726267 Report a problem
        10/30/2025Price change$944,000-2.6%$220/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #726267 Report a problem
        9/15/2025Listed for sale$969,000$226/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$8,060 +3.6%$692,210 +14%
        2024$7,782 +9.9%$607,240 +0%
        2023$7,078 +9.6%$607,130 +29%
        2022$6,458 -5.2%$470,690 +9%
        2021$6,810 -1%$431,730 -0.7%
        2020$6,879 +7.1%$434,790
        2019$6,424 +1.3%$434,790 +13.4%
        2018$6,341 +5.6%$383,340 +0.5%
        2017$6,004 +13.9%$381,370 +15.4%
        2016$5,270 $330,540 +0.8%
        2015$5,270 +8.8%$327,760
        2014$4,844 -0.9%$327,760
        2012$4,888 +0.9%--
        2011$4,846 +5.3%--
        2010$4,604 +13.2%--
        2009$4,068 +1.4%--
        2008$4,010 -2.3%--
        2007$4,106 +26.2%--
        2005$3,254 --
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 50208

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        20 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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        • District: Newton

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