Well maintained, beautiful home with original stained walnut woodwork and many updates on a large double lot providing plenty of space for the kids to play. Large, open front porch. The main level contains a living room with custom fireplace, formal dining room, kitchen with solid surface countertops, breakfast nook, ¾ bath, and laundry. The second level contains 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. There is a large patio surrounded by a privacy fence providing a great place for friends and family to gather. Recent updates include a newly painted exterior of the house and garage, the roof and privacy fence are one year old, 3 windows and some siding on the front are 2 years old, and the fireplace and interior paint are also newer.
Sold for $200,000
$200,000
920 S 5th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
3beds
1,469sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
0.36 Acres Lot
$200,700 Zestimate®
$136/sqft
$1,920 Estimated rent
Home value
$200,700
$183,000 - $221,000
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Custom fireplaceFormal dining roomOriginal stained walnut woodworkBreakfast nookPrivacy fenceLarge patioOpen front porch
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Listed by:
Lynn Benson (515)491-9360,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with:
Amanda Van Zante
Century 21 Signature
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 730011
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,469
- Total interior livable area: 1,469 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Fence, Patio
- Fencing: Wood,Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
- Dimensions: 132 x 119
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0834279029
- Zoning: Resid
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1910
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: $136/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $182,780
- Annual tax amount: $3,154
- Date on market: 11/7/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | Sold | $200,000+2.6%$136/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #730011 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2025 | Pending sale | $195,000$133/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #730011 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $195,000+48.3%$133/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #730011 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2020 | Sold | $131,500-2.6%$90/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #608297 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2020 | Pending sale | $135,000$92/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Precision #608297 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2020 | Price change | $135,000-10%$92/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Precision #608297 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2020 | Listed for sale | $150,000$102/sqft |
Source: EXIT Eastern Iowa Real Estate Corridor #20197160 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2020 | Pending sale | $150,000$102/sqft |
Source: EXIT Eastern Iowa Real Estate Corridor #20197160 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2019 | Listed for sale | $150,000$102/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,960 +0.7% | $182,780 +9.8% |
| 2024 | $2,940 -2.7% | $166,530 |
| 2023 | $3,022 +7.2% | $166,530 +14.9% |
| 2022 | $2,820 +21.9% | $144,910 +6.8% |
| 2021 | $2,314 -6.5% | $135,720 +22.8% |
| 2020 | $2,474 +9% | $110,550 |
| 2019 | $2,270 -0.1% | $110,550 +13.6% |
| 2018 | $2,273 +13% | $97,280 |
| 2017 | $2,012 +0.1% | $97,280 |
| 2016 | $2,010 | $97,280 |
| 2015 | $2,010 +10.7% | $97,280 |
| 2014 | $1,816 +0.8% | $97,280 |
| 2012 | $1,802 -0.4% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,810 +3.3% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,752 +9.6% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,598 +2.7% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,556 -3.1% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,606 -4.1% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,674 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50208
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- NAAurora Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10Berg Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1 mi
- 5/10Newton 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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