If only a home could speak, the stories it could tell. Step into timeless charm in the 1926 colonial style home. This historic residence offers a fun solarium with original colorful tile floor, formal dining room, cozy den with many built in book shelves and expansive family room addition perfect for entertaining and everyday living.
Surrounded by mature trees on a private lot, this home provides a serene retreat while showcasing character of a bygone era.
Easy access to I 80 to drive into Des Moines to work, Offering the sun at your back both ways. Plus multiple businesses offering a cup of coffee for the drive to work or play. Make your appointment today!
For sale
Price cut: $10K (7/8)
$220,000
725 W 9th St S, Newton, IA 50208
3beds
2,301sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
0.43 Acres Lot
$226,200 Zestimate®
$96/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Formal dining roomTimeless charm
- 15 days |
- 755 |
- 52 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Barb Barr 641-791-2800,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 743898
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, See Remarks
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,301
- Total interior livable area: 2,301 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.43 Acres
- Dimensions: 65 x 289
Details
- Parcel number: 0833408012
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $96/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $260,510
- Annual tax amount: $4,071
- Date on market: 6/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 16 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$226,200
Estimated sales range
$215,000 - $238,000
Rent Zestimate®
$1,930/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/8/2026 | Price change | $220,000-4.3%$96/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $230,000$100/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,878 -2.4% | $260,510 +9.9% |
| 2024 | $3,974 -5.5% | $237,060 |
| 2023 | $4,204 +7.6% | $237,060 +17.6% |
| 2022 | $3,906 -2.7% | $201,600 +7.2% |
| 2021 | $4,016 -3.2% | $187,980 +2.7% |
| 2020 | $4,148 +5.3% | $183,110 |
| 2019 | $3,937 -0.1% | $183,110 +10.1% |
| 2018 | $3,942 +8.2% | $166,320 |
| 2017 | $3,642 +0.1% | $166,320 |
| 2016 | $3,638 | $166,320 |
| 2015 | $3,638 +10.5% | $166,320 |
| 2014 | $3,292 -0.4% | $166,320 |
| 2012 | $3,304 | -- |
| 2011 | $3,304 +3.1% | -- |
| 2010 | $3,206 +8.5% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,956 +2.5% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,884 -2.9% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,970 -3.4% | -- |
| 2005 | $3,076 | -- |
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Monthly payment
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Payment breakdown
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$1,547Mortgage insurance
$0Property taxes
$170Home insurance
$105HOA fees
$0Utilities
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50208
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Woodrow Wilson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Berg Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 4/10Newton Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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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