This beautiful three bedroom, two bathroom home is located in the heart of Newton, and is one of a kind! Located in a perfect location; only five minutes from downtown Newton, walking distance to Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, and just minutes from beautiful Maytag Park and Pool. The homeowners have put so much love and work into this home and hope that you feel that love when you stop in to view it. Key indoor features: large kitchen, large formal dining room, storage/closets in every room, and plenty of space to make it your own! Key outdoor features: two-car garage, double-deck, storage shed behind garage, fire pit area, and huge backyard with garden area. New roof in October 2025; transferable 30-year warranty to next owners. In sum: great home, better yard! If you love to entertain, this is the home for you!
For sale
$255,000
913 S 8th Ave W, Newton, IA 50208
3beds
1,276sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
0.41 Acres Lot
$253,100 Zestimate®
$200/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Storage shed behind garageTwo-car garageFire pit areaLarge kitchenLarge formal dining room
- 25 days
- 222
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeffrey Hagel 855-695-5603,
Jeff Hagel Real Estate
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 733786
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove
Features
- Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,276
- Total interior livable area: 1,276 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 475
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Fire Pit, Patio, Storage
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Dimensions: 70 x 253
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 0833452005
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $200/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $238,600
- Annual tax amount: $4,078
- Date on market: 8/10/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$253,100
$240,000 - $266,000
$1,655/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $255,000$200/sqft |
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| 8/3/2026 | Listing removed | $255,000$200/sqft |
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| 7/17/2026 | Price change | $255,000-1.2%$200/sqft |
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| 6/1/2026 | Price change | $258,000-1.5%$202/sqft |
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| 4/1/2026 | Price change | $262,000-1.1%$205/sqft |
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| 2/3/2026 | Price change | $265,000-3.6%$208/sqft |
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| 11/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $275,000+18.3%$216/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2023 | Sold | $232,500-3.1%$182/sqft |
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| 2/2/2023 | Pending sale | $240,000$188/sqft |
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| 10/5/2022 | Listed for sale | $240,000+66.8%$188/sqft |
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| 6/12/2015 | Sold | $143,900$113/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5455094 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2015 | Listed for sale | $143,900+7.4%$113/sqft |
Source: SHERRI NEWTON - Iowa Realty Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2013 | Sold | $134,000-0.7%$105/sqft |
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| 2/6/2013 | Price change | $134,900-3.6%$106/sqft |
Source: Home Buyers Marketing II Inc #64758 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2013 | Listed for sale | $139,900$110/sqft |
Source: Home Buyers Marketing II Inc #64758 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2011 | Listing removed | $139,900$110/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #370130 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2010 | Listed for sale | $139,900+23.3%$110/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #370130 Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/2008 | Sold | $113,500$89/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,100 +0.5% | $238,600 +10.2% |
| 2024 | $4,078 +13.3% | $216,490 |
| 2023 | $3,600 +9.6% | $216,490 +26.6% |
| 2022 | $3,286 -4.9% | $170,940 +9.1% |
| 2021 | $3,456 -4% | $156,640 +0.4% |
| 2020 | $3,599 +5.2% | $155,970 |
| 2019 | $3,420 -0.1% | $155,970 +10.1% |
| 2018 | $3,424 +9.1% | $141,640 |
| 2017 | $3,138 +9.4% | $141,640 +8.7% |
| 2016 | $2,868 | $130,300 |
| 2015 | $2,868 +17.3% | $130,300 +14% |
| 2014 | $2,444 +12.6% | $114,330 |
| 2011 | $2,170 +1.1% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,146 +9% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,968 -6.8% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,112 -2.8% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,172 -4.9% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,284 | -- |
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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.





