$244,000
SOLD SEP 25, 2025

205 E 23rd St N Newton, IA 50208

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,582 Sq Ft
0.33 Acres

Recently Sold

$154 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 5-minute walk to Aurora Park
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Family Room Downstairs

About This Home

As of September 2025

This is the one! Nice 4-bedroom home on a large corner lot. Home features an updated eat in kitchen with new
flooring, new cherrywood cabinets and all new appliances. The upper level has 3 bedrooms and a full bath.
The lower level has a large common room great for entertaining or relaxing as well as a bedroom and 3/4 bathroom with laundry. The full basement has loads of storage space and shop space. There is an attached 2car garage and large yard with a patio. It is conveniently located close to Aurora Heights grade school and Berg middle school.
Easy access to I-80 for commuters. Don't miss out on this one.
Refrigerator in garage is reserved.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leslie Morgan

First Choice Realty Listed on: 06/19/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Wendy Beal

Iowa Realty Ankeny

Iowa Realty Ankeny

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,813

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 186x85

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,582 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0835205008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,813

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 158.03
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 154.24
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: Lower Level
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1582
  • Total Sq Ft: 1582

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete, Public Sidewalk

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Sq Ft: 552
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.3259
  • Lot S F: 14195
  • Lot Size: 186X85
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0835205008
  • 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: 3812.74
  • Net Taxes: 3616.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Newton

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2025
Closed on
Sep 23, 2025
Sold by
Hoover Kurt Steven and Hoover Barbara Jo
Bought by
Davies Nichole L
Seller's Agent
Leslie Morgan
First Choice Realty
Buyer's Agent
Wendy Beal
Iowa Realty Ankeny
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$244,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-2.4%
Views
23

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.68%
Original Mortgage
$12,200
Outstanding Balance
$12,200
Interest Rate
6.58%
Estimated Equity
$235,070

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 28, 2023
Closed on
Dec 18, 2023
Sold by
Corner George E and Comer Mary J
Bought by
Hoover Kurt Steven and Hoover Barbara Jo
Seller's Agent
Toni Peska
Iowa Realty Newton
Buyer's Agent
Leslie Morgan
First Choice Realty
List Price
$224,900
Sold Price
$203,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,900
-9.74%
Views
196

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.95%
Original Mortgage
$162,400
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2009
Sold by
The Estate Of Charles F Harrison
Bought by
Comer George E and Comer Mary J
Source: Public Records

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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 $244,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $203,000 None Listed On Document
Legal Action Court Order $110,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $12,200 No Value Available
Open $238,680 FHA
Previous Owner $162,400 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/25/2025 09/25/25 Sold $244,000 -2.4% $154 / Sq Ft
08/02/2025 08/02/25 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2025 06/19/25 For Sale $250,000 +23.2% $158 / Sq Ft
12/19/2023 12/19/23 Sold $203,000 -6.4% $179 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/21/2023 11/21/23 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2023 10/04/23 Price Changed $216,900 -3.6% $192 / Sq Ft
08/21/2023 08/21/23 For Sale $224,900 0.0% $199 / Sq Ft
08/02/2023 08/02/23 Pending -- -- --
07/28/2023 07/28/23 For Sale $224,900 -- $199 / 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 $3,536 $219,490 $62,240 $157,250
2024 $3,536 $210,620 $62,240 $148,380
2023 $3,616 $202,390 $62,240 $140,150
2022 $3,586 $177,280 $62,240 $115,040
2021 $2,792 $170,120 $65,520 $104,600
2020 $2,792 $127,610 $38,030 $89,580
2019 $2,474 $110,950 $0 $0
2018 $2,474 $110,950 $0 $0
2017 $2,476 $110,950 $0 $0
2016 $2,476 $110,950 $0 $0
2015 $2,412 $107,260 $0 $0
2014 $2,236 $107,260 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 720574

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 08-35-205-008