$135,000
SOLD OCT 10, 2025

518 1st Ave W Newton, IA 50208

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,100 Sq Ft
7,280 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$123 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of October 2025

Cute bungalow close to everything in Newton. This home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, a fully fenced in yard and 1 car detached garage. Furnace and air conditioner were both new in 2022. Call your favorite realtor for a showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeremy Dittmer

Iowa Realty Newton Listed on: 08/18/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Christy Gus

Realty ONE Group Impact

Realty ONE Group Impact

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,042

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 7,280 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 52x140
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Chain Link Fence

Home Design

  • 1,100 Sq Ft Home
  • Bungalow
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Additional Features

  • Stove
  • Dryer
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Unfinished Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0833228029

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,042

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 127.18
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 122.73
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Included Items: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1100
  • Total Sq Ft: 1100

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fully Fenced Yard
  • Fence Type: Chain Link
  • Foundation: Tile
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage: 1 Detached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1671
  • Lot S F: 7280
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 52X140
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0833228029
  • 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: 2042.00
  • Net Taxes: 1848.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Newton

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 18, 2025
Closed on
Oct 1, 2025
Sold by
Bower Amanda
Bought by
Gentry James
Seller's Agent
Jeremy Dittmer
Iowa Realty Newton
Buyer's Agent
Christy Gus
Realty ONE Group Impact
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$135,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-3.5%
Views
20

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
31.06%
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Outstanding Balance
$135,000
Interest Rate
6.56%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$4,454

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 8, 2021
Closed on
Sep 14, 2021
Sold by
Lawrence Ties
Bought by
Bower Amanda
Seller's Agent
Julie Rose
RE/MAX Concepts Main Office
List Price
$84,900
Sold Price
$82,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-3.42%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.34%
Original Mortgage
$82,828
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 $135,000 None Listed On Document
Fiduciary Deed $82,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $135,000 VA
Previous Owner $82,828 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/10/2025 10/10/25 Sold $135,000 -3.5% $123 / Sq Ft
09/01/2025 09/01/25 Pending -- -- --
08/18/2025 08/18/25 For Sale $139,900 +70.6% $127 / Sq Ft
10/18/2021 10/18/21 Sold $82,000 -3.4% $105 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/11/2021 08/11/21 Pending -- -- --
08/06/2021 08/06/21 Price Changed $84,900 0.0% $108 / Sq Ft
08/06/2021 08/06/21 For Sale $84,900 -5.6% $108 / Sq Ft
07/29/2021 07/29/21 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2021 07/19/21 Price Changed $89,900 -5.3% $115 / Sq Ft
06/11/2021 06/11/21 Price Changed $94,900 -5.0% $121 / Sq Ft
06/08/2021 06/08/21 For Sale $99,900 -- $127 / 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 $1,848 $118,850 $18,560 $100,290
2024 $1,848 $107,810 $18,560 $89,250
2023 $1,834 $107,810 $18,560 $89,250
2022 $1,260 $92,330 $18,560 $73,770
2021 $1,176 $65,580 $18,560 $47,020
2020 $1,176 $58,720 $15,770 $42,950
2019 $1,018 $0 $0 $0
2018 $1,018 $0 $0 $0
2017 $1,020 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,020 $0 $0 $0
2015 $990 $0 $0 $0
2014 $952 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 724502

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 08-33-228-029