$324,900
SOLD JUL 15, 2025

1221 S 20th Ave W Newton, IA 50208

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,546 Sq Ft
1.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$128 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

312 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • No HOA
  • Shades
  • Wet Bar

About This Home

As of July 2025

This spacious acreage is the perfect move-in ready home for your family! Featuring both a living room and a family room, there's plenty of space for everyone. Enjoy the convenience of updated bathrooms, a first-floor laundry, and a space for entertaining. The expansive backyard offers ample room for a shop or building, making it ideal for hobbies or additional storage. The basement is reserved for utilities, keeping your living space clutter-free. Don't miss out on this exceptional property – it has everything you need for comfortable family living and more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Caren Clevenger

Iowa Realty Newton Listed on: 07/22/2024

Co-Listed By

Heather Engbers

Iowa Realty Newton

Last Buyer's Agent

Heather Rawlins

Iowa Realty Colfax

Iowa Realty Colfax

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,732

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 1.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 222x245

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,546 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Shades
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Partial Basement
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1304326015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,732

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Architecture: Other
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 129.58
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 127.61
  • Termite: Under Maint Pest Inspection
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Wood
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Cable TV, Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, Fireplace Screen, Shades/Shutters, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors, Vinyl Floors, Wet Bar
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 2nd Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 400
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas, Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Other Rooms: Pantry, See Remarks
  • Included Items: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2546
  • Total Sq Ft: 2546

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Open Patio
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 624
  • Garage: 2 Attached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Newton

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.2500
  • Lot S F: 54390
  • Lot Size: 222X245
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1304326015
  • Zoning: Res

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 5732.00
  • Net Taxes: 5536.00
  • Tax Year: 20232024

MLS Schools

  • School District: Newton

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2024
Closed on
Jul 10, 2025
Sold by
Kinney Donald L and Kinney Joanne
Bought by
Engle Amy
Seller's Agent
Caren Clevenger
Iowa Realty Newton
Buyer's Agent
Heather Rawlins
Iowa Realty Colfax
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$324,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-7.14%
Views
263

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.61%
Original Mortgage
$308,655
Outstanding Balance
$308,132
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$21,377
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $325,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $308,655 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Sold $324,900 -1.5% $128 / Sq Ft
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2025 03/26/25 Price Changed $329,900 -1.4% $130 / Sq Ft
12/05/2024 12/05/24 Price Changed $334,500 -1.6% $131 / Sq Ft
09/30/2024 09/30/24 Price Changed $339,900 -1.4% $134 / Sq Ft
08/22/2024 08/22/24 Price Changed $344,900 -1.4% $135 / Sq Ft
07/22/2024 07/22/24 For Sale $349,900 -- $137 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,400 $334,750 $59,600 $275,150
2024 $5,400 $303,740 $59,600 $244,140
2023 $5,362 $303,740 $59,600 $244,140
2022 $5,178 $261,520 $59,600 $201,920
2021 $5,096 $245,160 $59,600 $185,560
2020 $5,096 $229,190 $50,630 $178,560
2019 $4,472 $197,000 $0 $0
2018 $4,472 $197,000 $0 $0
2017 $4,478 $197,000 $0 $0
2016 $4,478 $197,000 $0 $0
2015 $4,362 $197,000 $0 $0
2014 $4,196 $197,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 699550

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 13-04-326-015