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Sold for $60,000
  • $60,000

    709 E 27th St S, Newton, IA 50208

    2beds
    768sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1955
    8,742.49 Square Feet Lot
    $59,900 Zestimate®
    $78/sqft
    $1,062 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $59,900

    $55,000 - $65,000

    $1,062/mo

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    What's special

    Off-street parkingModest yard low maintenance
    Investor Special. 2 Bed, 1 Bath + Backup Power in Newton, IA Looking for your next project? This 768 sq ft, 2 bed, 1 bath home in Newton, IA is small but mighty and it even comes with a Generac generator, so the lights stay on no matter what Iowa throws at you (looking at you, derecho season). This place has great bones, but she's ready for a facelift. Think of it as the perfect blank canvas for your next flip or rental. A little elbow grease now = serious equity later. ? 2 Bedrooms ? 1 Bathroom ? 768 Sq Ft of potential ? Generac generator ? because power outages are for amateurs ? Off-street parking ? Modest yard, low maintenance ? Quiet Newton neighborhood close to everything Whether you're a seasoned flipper or just tired of bidding wars on overpriced rehabs, this one's a no-brainer. Get in, fix it up, and either cash out or cash flow. Pro tip: Smaller house = fewer materials = less money spent = more money in your pocket. Math! Let?s set up a walkthrough before someone else sees the potential.

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    Listed by:

    Joe Hogan (515)802-8998,

    RE/MAX Revolution

    Bought with:

    Geri Doyle

    RE/MAX Results

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 728123MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 768
    • Total interior livable area: 768 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    Lot
    • Size: 8,742 sqft
    • Dimensions: 94 x 141
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0835428038
    • Zoning: R

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Foundation: Block, Slab
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1955

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Newton

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/23/2026Sold$60,000-20%$78/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #728123 Report a problem
    1/5/2026Pending sale$75,000$98/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #728123 Report a problem
    12/15/2025Price change$75,000-6.3%$98/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #728123 Report a problem
    10/10/2025Listed for sale$80,000$104/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #728123 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$666 -14.6%$77,150 +14.3%
    2024$780 -24.6%$67,490
    2023$1,034 +7.7%$67,490 +14.7%
    2022$960 +2.3%$58,820 +5.9%
    2021$938 -16.2%$55,560 +7.2%
    2020$1,119 +9.2%$51,850
    2019$1,025 -0.1%$51,850 +13.5%
    2018$1,026 +29.2%$45,690
    2017$794 $45,690
    2016$794 $45,690
    2015$794 +11.2%$45,690
    2014$714 -1.4%$45,690
    2012$724 -2.2%--
    2011$740 +4.5%--
    2010$708 +13.1%--
    2009$626 +3.3%--
    2008$606 -3.5%--
    2007$628 -1.3%--
    2005$636 --

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 50208

    Nearby schools

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    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.

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