For sale

Price cut: $5K (7/20)

$224,000

716 S 5th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208

3beds

1,152sqft

$1,727/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1996

6,930 Square Feet Lot

$223,100 Zestimate^®

$194/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Storage shed that staysHeated two-car garagePrimary bedroom

Located at 716 S 5th Avenue East in Newton, this 1,152 square foot ranch offers a functional layout with additional living space and several recent improvements. Built in 1996 and situated on a 0.16-acre lot, the home features three bedrooms on the main level, including the primary bedroom, along with two full bathrooms. The kitchen includes a refrigerator, gas stove, dishwasher, and garbage disposal, all of which will remain with the property. Updates in 2023 include a new roof, new gutters, and a new garage door. The basement provides approximately 900 square feet of minimally finished space featuring a large open area, bar space, and an office area. Additional features include a sump pump, a heated two-car garage, a storage shed that stays, and two wood decks-one in the front and one in the back. The property is being sold as is and presents a solid opportunity for a buyer looking for space and potential in a Newton location.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2
Main level bedrooms: 3

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove

Features

Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
Flooring: Carpet
Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,152
Total interior livable area: 1,152 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
Exterior features: Deck, Storage
Fencing: Chain Link

Lot

Size: 6,930 Square Feet
Dimensions: 63 x 110

Details

Additional structures: Storage
Parcel number: 0834254044
Zoning: Res

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1996

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Newton

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $194/sqft
Tax assessed value: $221,860
Annual tax amount: $3,757
Date on market: 4/24/2026
Cumulative days on market: 132 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$223,100

$212,000 - $234,000

$1,599/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/20/2026	Price change	$224,000-2.2%$194/sqft
Source: DMMLS #739278 Report a problem
6/24/2026	Listed for sale	$229,000$199/sqft
Source: DMMLS #739278 Report a problem
6/16/2026	Pending sale	$229,000$199/sqft
Source: DMMLS #739278 Report a problem
4/24/2026	Listed for sale	$229,000+60.1%$199/sqft
Source: DMMLS #739278 Report a problem
11/16/2018	Sold	$143,000-1.3%$124/sqft
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5460983 Report a problem
10/5/2018	Pending sale	$144,900$126/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty #35015751 Report a problem
10/1/2018	Listed for sale	$144,900+12.3%$126/sqft
Source: Heartland Iowa Realty #35015751 Report a problem
8/31/2016	Sold	$129,000+1.6%$112/sqft
Source: DMMLS #510210 Report a problem
7/15/2016	Pending sale	$127,000$110/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #510210 Report a problem
6/2/2016	Price change	$127,000-1.6%$110/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #510210 Report a problem
4/21/2016	Price change	$129,000-3.7%$112/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #510210 Report a problem
2/26/2016	Price change	$134,000-3.6%$116/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #510210 Report a problem
1/18/2016	Price change	$139,000+5.3%$121/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #510210 Report a problem
1/30/2014	Listed for sale	$132,000+10%$115/sqft
Source: Listhub #65434 Report a problem
8/20/2013	Sold	$120,000+73.2%$104/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
2/16/2010	Sold	$69,300+26%$60/sqft
Source: DMMLS #349145 Report a problem
6/15/2009	Sold	$55,000$48/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,564 +0.7%	$221,860 +11.8%
2024	$3,540 +0.4%	$198,370
2023	$3,526 +8.8%	$198,370 +18.4%
2022	$3,240 +2.3%	$167,610 +8.4%
2021	$3,166 -4.5%	$154,630 +7.7%
2020	$3,315 +11.5%	$143,630
2019	$2,972 +4.7%	$143,630 +16.7%
2018	$2,838 -2.3%	$123,070 +4.8%
2017	$2,904 +4.9%	$117,400
2016	$2,768	$117,400 +4.7%
2015	$2,768 +15.4%	$112,180
2014	$2,398 -14.9%	$112,180
2012	$2,818 +9.7%	--
2005	$2,568	--