Welcome to this charming 1,500-square-foot, 1½-story stucco home situated on a corner lot with mature landscaping. Built in 1920, this well-maintained home is filled with timeless character, featuring original hardwood floors, a welcoming three-season front porch, and a spacious main-floor primary bedroom with a walk-in closet offering plenty of storage. The home includes three bedrooms, one bathroom, and a second-level office nook that provides flexible space for working, studying, or reading.
Updates include exterior paint on the home and garage in 2020; new roofs and gutters on both structures, new concrete front steps and landing, a KitchenAid dishwasher, and a GE gas dryer in 2024; plus a new GE refrigerator, deck, and garage overhead door in 2025. Additional improvements completed in 2026 include professionally anchored basement walls along the east side, cosmetic concrete work, painted and sealed basement walls and braces, and interior wall, ceiling, and paint repairs.
The detached single-car garage features additional storage in the back with space for a small workshop. Combining classic 1920s charm, thoughtful improvements, flexible living spaces, and inviting indoor and outdoor areas, this home is ready for its next owner!
For sale
$179,000
624 E 8th St S, Newton, IA 50208
3beds
1,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
8,929 Square Feet Lot
$144,900 Zestimate®
$119/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original hardwood floorsThree bedroomsWelcoming three-season front porchSpacious main-floor primary bedroomKitchenaid dishwasherGe gas dryerNew ge refrigerator
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Listed by:
Colby Lawson 515-305-0743,
Real Estate Solutions,
Mary Beth Lawson 641-840-9270,
Real Estate Solutions
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 748467
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,500
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 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: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 8,929 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 70 x 127
Details
- Parcel number: 0834430015
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- 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: $119/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $128,320
- Annual tax amount: $2,001
- Date on market: 9/2/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$144,900
$114,000 - $172,000
$1,526/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $179,000$119/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,146 +0.8% | $128,320 +3.9% |
| 2024 | $2,130 -0.4% | $123,540 |
| 2023 | $2,138 +9.6% | $123,540 +17.5% |
| 2022 | $1,950 -13.4% | $105,150 +8.8% |
| 2021 | $2,252 -6.7% | $96,640 -7.6% |
| 2020 | $2,415 +11.1% | $104,640 |
| 2019 | $2,173 -0.1% | $104,640 +16.3% |
| 2018 | $2,175 +13.4% | $89,980 |
| 2017 | $1,918 +0.1% | $89,980 |
| 2016 | $1,916 | $89,980 |
| 2015 | $1,916 +10.5% | $89,980 |
| 2014 | $1,734 -1.4% | $89,980 |
| 2012 | $1,758 -0.8% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,772 +3.3% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,716 +9.2% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,572 +2.5% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,534 -2.8% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,578 -3.8% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,640 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50208
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Newton
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






