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For salePrice cut: $50K (9/2)
$839,000
5beds
4,289sqft

5664 Island Ave, Newton, IA 50208

5beds
4,289sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1857
7.97 Acres Lot
$781,600 Zestimate®
$196/sqft

What's special

Finished lower levelEgress bedroomTwo impressive outbuildingsWalk-in closetMultiple living spacesUpdated kitchenMarble-look tile flooring

Located northeast of Newton, Iowa, in Jasper County, this beautifully remodeled and updated brick home offers more than 4,000 square feet of living space on 7.97 acres, combining timeless character with modern comfort. With 5 bedrooms and 3.75 bathrooms, there's plenty of room to spread out and enjoy country living. The updated kitchen features an island, gas cooktop, double ovens, stainless steel appliances, and convenient access to the nearby laundry room. Multiple living spaces include a spacious family room with built-ins, a formal dining room with fireplace, and a light-filled sitting room with patio access. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms and three bathrooms, including a spacious primary suite with marble-look tile flooring, double vanity, soaking tub, porcelain-tiled shower, and walk-in closet. The finished lower level adds an egress bedroom and versatile space ideal for guests, a home office, recreation room, or hobbies. Outside, enjoy sweeping countryside views, a patio for entertaining, a detached 2+ car garage, and two impressive outbuildings. The 80' x 40' metal building with concrete floor and the 60' x 30' building with concrete floor, electricity, and overhead doors provide excellent space for storage, equipment, vehicles, workshops, or business use. Offering the perfect blend of modern updates and rural tranquility, this unique property is conveniently located just a short drive from Newton and Grinnell.

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

Kitchen

Primary Bedroom

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Listing updated:

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: $196/sqft
  • Tax assessed value: $692,210
  • Annual tax amount: $8,205
  • Date on market: 9/15/2025
  • Cumulative days on market: 419 days
  • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
  • Road surface type: Gravel

Price history

DateEventPrice
9/2/2026Price change$839,000-5.6%$196/sqft
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4/30/2026Price change$889,000-2.7%$207/sqft
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3/4/2026Price change$914,000-3.2%$213/sqft
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10/30/2025Price change$944,000-2.6%$220/sqft
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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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Monthly payment

Est. payment
$5,320/mo
Principal & interest
$4327
Property taxes
$993
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Estimated market value

$781,600

$743,000 - $821,000

$3,775/mo

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Neighborhood: 50208

Nearby schools

Berg Middle School
Grades 5-8 • 2.5 miles
3/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
3/10
Student Progress Rating
2/10
Newton Senior High School
Grades 9-12 • 4.1 miles
5/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
4/10
College Readiness Rating
6/10
Student Progress Rating
5/10
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Grades PK-4 • 4.9 miles
7/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
6/10
Student Progress Rating
7/10