$280,000
SOLD MAR 24, 2025

1541 S 12th Ave W Newton, IA 50208

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
10,500 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$156 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Ranch Style House
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Family Room Downstairs

About This Home

As of March 2025

This beautiful ranch has everything you need for easy living and effortless entertaining! Welcoming front porch leads to front living room, large dining area and sunny kitchen. 2nd living area features fireplace and sliders to the huge back deck. Main level offers primary bedroom with all new bathroom, 2 more BRs, full bath and first floor laundry! Large finished basement offers endless opportunities with huge family room area with 2 sliders to covered patio, tons of storage closets, and 4th BR and bathroom. Huge back deck and patio overlook neighborhood park!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deb Miller

Iowa Realty Beaverdale Listed on: 01/09/2025

Iowa Realty Beaverdale

Last Buyer's Agent

Jo Jenkins

RE/MAX Concepts

RE/MAX Concepts

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,784

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 10,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x140
  • Property is zoned R2

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Dining Area
  • Carpet
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1304102002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,784

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 158.33
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 155.56
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Wood
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 2
  • Partial Bath 1st Floor: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished, Walkout
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1404
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 525
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Lower Level
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1800
  • Total Sq Ft: 1800

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, Metal Siding
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Deck
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Attached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Newton

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2410
  • Lot S F: 10500
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 75X140
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1304102002
  • Zoning: R2

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: 5784.00
  • Net Taxes: 5784.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District: Newton

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 9, 2025
Closed on
Mar 13, 2025
Sold by
Jehn Jakob and Gookin Michael
Bought by
Benson Sheri
Seller's Agent
Deb Miller
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Buyer's Agent
Jo Jenkins
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$285,000
Sold Price
$280,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.75%
Views
47

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.32%
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Outstanding Balance
$254,786
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$31,264

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 31, 2021
Closed on
Sep 30, 2021
Sold by
Wayne Vandusseldorp Rodney
Bought by
Jehn Jakob and Gookin Michael
Seller's Agent
Barbara Barr
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Deb Miller
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
List Price
$245,000
Sold Price
$245,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.91%
Original Mortgage
$232,750
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2021
Sold by
Forget Properties 37 Llc
Bought by
Annee Tiffany J and Dusseldrop Courtney L
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $280,000 None Listed On Document
Fiduciary Deed $245,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $87,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $87,500 Statewide Abstract & Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $255,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $232,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $66,100 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Sold $280,000 -1.8% $156 / Sq Ft
02/10/2025 02/10/25 Pending -- -- --
01/09/2025 01/09/25 For Sale $285,000 +16.3% $158 / Sq Ft
10/01/2021 10/01/21 Sold $245,000 0.0% $136 / Sq Ft
10/01/2021 10/01/21 Pending -- -- --
08/31/2021 08/31/21 For Sale $245,000 -- $136 / 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
2024 $5,784 $306,980 $34,430 $272,550
2023 $5,784 $306,980 $34,430 $272,550
2022 $5,088 $259,050 $34,430 $224,620
2021 $4,808 $237,680 $34,430 $203,250
2020 $4,808 $213,620 $28,540 $185,080
2019 $4,212 $182,940 $0 $0
2018 $4,212 $182,940 $0 $0
2017 $4,216 $182,940 $0 $0
2016 $4,216 $182,940 $0 $0
2015 $4,110 $182,940 $0 $0
2014 $3,952 $182,940 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 709887

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 13-04-102-002