Sold for $242,500

$242,500

701 S 5th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208

4beds

1,176sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1915

0.42 Acres Lot

$245,000 Zestimate^®

$206/sqft

$1,849 Estimated rent

Home value

$245,000

$223,000 - $270,000

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What's special

Main floor laundryHardwood floorsSpacious livingNatural lightGenerously sized bedroomsNew carpetLarge yard

This 4-bedroom, 3-bath home on a .42 acre lot offers a walkout basement, 2-car garage, and spacious living. Recent updates include a new roof, new siding with added insulation, new patio, and new carpet to be installed in the basement before closing. The garage will also be resided to match the house prior to closing. Inside features include hardwood floors, natural light, a thoughtful kitchen with pantry, main floor laundry, and generously sized bedrooms. One of the full bathrooms has a jetted tub. Solar panels on the garage (connected to the house) come with approx. 24 years of warranty. Home offers 1,176 sq ft on the main level, 1,176 finished sq ft in the basement, plus 450 finished sq ft upstairs. Storage throughout and a large yard to enjoy. Schedule your showing today!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove

Features

Separate/Formal Dining Room
Basement: Partially Finished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,176
Total interior livable area: 1,176 sqft
Finished area below ground: 1,176

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Carport, Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage spaces: 2
Has carport: Yes

Features

Fencing: Chain Link,Wood

Lot

Size: 0.42 Acres
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 0834404037
Zoning: R

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Bungalow
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1915

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Newton

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $206/sqft
Tax assessed value: $196,270
Annual tax amount: $3,178
Date on market: 4/24/2025
Cumulative days on market: 13 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Asphalt

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/26/2025	Sold	$242,500-3%$206/sqft
Source: DMMLS #716540 Report a problem
5/8/2025	Pending sale	$249,900$213/sqft
Source: DMMLS #716540 Report a problem
4/24/2025	Listed for sale	$249,900+49.7%$213/sqft
Source: DMMLS #716540 Report a problem
10/27/2017	Sold	$166,900$142/sqft
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5459208 Report a problem
9/30/2017	Pending sale	$166,900$142/sqft
Source: Heartland Iowa Realty #35013590 Report a problem
8/1/2017	Listed for sale	$166,900+19.2%$142/sqft
Source: Heartland Iowa Realty #35013590 Report a problem
8/4/2015	Sold	$140,000+0.1%$119/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/30/2015	Price change	$139,900-2.8%$119/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
4/2/2015	Price change	$144,000-3.4%$122/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
3/24/2015	Listed for sale	$149,000+6.8%$127/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
8/12/2011	Sold	$139,500$119/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,200 +0.7%	$196,270 +9.6%
2024	$3,178 -3.7%	$179,130
2023	$3,300 +9.6%	$179,130 +13.8%
2022	$3,012 -18.5%	$157,470 +9.1%
2021	$3,696 -3.6%	$144,320 -13.2%
2020	$3,835 +4.9%	$166,200
2019	$3,655 +10.4%	$166,200 +9.8%
2018	$3,310 +9.4%	$151,360 +10.5%
2017	$3,026 +0.1%	$136,940
2016	$3,024	$136,940 +3.7%
2015	$3,024 +8.1%	$132,060
2014	$2,798 +25.2%	$132,060
2012	$2,234 -0.4%	--
2011	$2,244 +3.1%	--
2010	$2,176 +20.5%	--
2009	$1,806 +2.5%	--
2008	$1,762 -2.9%	--
2007	$1,814 -4.6%	--
2005	$1,902	--