Extremely well-maintained and thoughtfully updated 2 bedroom, 2 bath home that shows true pride of ownership throughout. Step inside through the enclosed front porch to a spacious living area and large eat-in kitchen featuring updated appliances. The main level also offers an updated full bath and beautiful hardwood floors. The seller has continued to improve the home with updated wiring, additional electrical outlets and GFCI-protected receptacles throughout, along with the replacement of older cast-iron plumbing with updated piping. The basement provides an additional 3/4 bath, laundry area and plenty of storage. Outside, enjoy a beautifully maintained fenced backyard with a large patio and multiple storage sheds for lawn and garden equipment. A detached 1-car garage and durable metal roof complete this exceptionally clean, move-in-ready home. This is one you'll definitely want to see in person!
Pending
$169,000
818 E 5th St N, Newton, IA 50208
2beds
896sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$169,300 Zestimate®
$189/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Laundry areaPlenty of storageGfci-protected receptaclesUpdated wiringBeautiful hardwood floorsUpdated appliancesEnclosed front porch
- 28 days
- 98
- 4
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
AJ Arrendell 641-780-0385,
Iowa Realty Beaverdale,
Shawn Preston 515-453-6053,
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 749568
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 896
- Total interior livable area: 896 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Other
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 0827410008
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $189/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $135,690
- Annual tax amount: $2,131
- Date on market: 9/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 30 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$169,300
$161,000 - $178,000
$1,270/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/21/2026 | Pending sale | $169,000$189/sqft |
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| 9/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $169,000+9%$189/sqft |
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| 12/10/2024 | Sold | $155,000+1%$173/sqft |
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| 11/14/2024 | Pending sale | $153,500$171/sqft |
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| 11/9/2024 | Listed for sale | $153,500+179.1%$171/sqft |
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| 7/31/2008 | Sold | $55,000-34.1%$61/sqft |
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| 4/22/2005 | Sold | $83,500$93/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,858 -5.6% | $135,690 +11.2% |
| 2024 | $1,968 -5.9% | $121,970 |
| 2023 | $2,092 +9% | $121,970 +18.3% |
| 2022 | $1,920 +2.2% | $103,080 +8.3% |
| 2021 | $1,878 -8.2% | $95,220 +7.4% |
| 2020 | $2,046 +4.2% | $88,660 |
| 2019 | $1,963 -0.1% | $88,660 +9.1% |
| 2018 | $1,965 +14.8% | $81,290 |
| 2017 | $1,712 | $81,290 |
| 2016 | $1,712 | $81,290 |
| 2015 | $1,712 +10.6% | $81,290 |
| 2014 | $1,548 -0.5% | $81,290 |
| 2012 | $1,556 -0.9% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,570 +1.9% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,540 -1.2% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,558 +1.6% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,533 -2% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,564 +22.2% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,280 | -- |
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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.





