$212,500
SOLD OCT 2, 2025

1543 S 16th Ave W Newton, IA 50208

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,988 Sq Ft
0.4 Acres

Recently Sold

$107 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

97 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Fireplace
  • No HOA
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of October 2025

Spacious two-story home is awaiting your personal touch. With it's generous living spaces and abundant natural light, this home offers limitless potential to create a welcoming space. Upstairs features 3 bedrooms with 2 baths. Newer siding, roof and windows. Conveniently located near I80, makes a short commute to the metro. Call your favorite Realtor to see.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Geri Doyle

RE/MAX Results Listed on: 06/12/2025

RE/MAX Results

Last Buyer's Agent

Richard Hudnut

RE/MAX Concepts

RE/MAX Concepts

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,204

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x168
  • Property is zoned R1

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,988 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1304104004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,204

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 110.66
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 106.89
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting, LVP, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 2
  • Partial Bath 2nd Floor: 2
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas, Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Other Rooms: Sun Room
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1988
  • Total Sq Ft: 1988

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Asphalt
  • Trim: Pine

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Attached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.3953
  • Lot S F: 17220
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 80X168
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1304104004
  • Zoning: R1

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: 5204.00
  • Net Taxes: 5008.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Newton

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 12, 2025
Closed on
Oct 2, 2025
Sold by
Swihart Jennifer A
Bought by
Saavedra Jessica
Seller's Agent
Geri Doyle
RE/MAX Results
Buyer's Agent
Richard Hudnut
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$230,000
Sold Price
$212,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,500
-7.61%
Views
110

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2950.09%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2008
Sold by
Anderson James Conrad and Anderson Carol Ann
Bought by
Swihart Adam R and Swihart Jennifer A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$149,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 $212,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $149,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $149,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/02/2025 10/02/25 Sold $212,500 -3.4% $107 / Sq Ft
09/17/2025 09/17/25 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Price Changed $220,000 -4.3% $111 / Sq Ft
06/12/2025 06/12/25 For Sale $230,000 -- $116 / 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 $5,040 $306,270 $46,170 $260,100
2024 $5,040 $276,260 $46,170 $230,090
2023 $5,008 $276,260 $46,170 $230,090
2022 $4,718 $235,720 $46,170 $189,550
2021 $3,852 $221,040 $46,170 $174,870
2020 $3,852 $172,800 $36,370 $136,430
2019 $3,380 $148,510 $0 $0
2018 $3,380 $148,510 $0 $0
2017 $3,384 $148,510 $0 $0
2016 $3,384 $148,510 $0 $0
2015 $3,298 $145,040 $0 $0
2014 $3,092 $145,040 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 720067

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 13-04-104-004