$365,000
$9K PRICE DROP

6657 E 78th St S Newton, IA 50208

Estimated payment $2,231/month

Total Views 4,480
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,630 Sq Ft
$224 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Patio
  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Central Air

About This Home

Welcome to this peaceful and quiet 5 acre lot with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sunken living room, 1 attached garage with an additional detached garage and an out building for whatever you make it. This property has 2 electrical meters with one that is supplied by solar panels and the other is for the out building. Property will also fill your needs with peach, pear, and apple trees, along with blueberry bushes and strawberries. New roof 2023 and uses rural water with a well that is not in use but full of water.

Listing Agent

Joseph Hotchkin

Birkenholz Real Estate Listed on: 08/11/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,549

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,630 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Garage Spaces | 1 Attached and 1 Detached
  • Gravel Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Propane

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • Patio
  • 5 Acre Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1428300004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,549

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 223.93
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Other Rooms: Pantry
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1630
  • Total Sq Ft: 1630

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Open Patio
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Gravel

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage Sq Ft: 420
  • Garage: 1 Attached, 1 Detached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 1

Utilities

  • Water: Rural
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Propane

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Newton

Lot Info

  • Acres: 5.0000
  • Lot S F: 217800
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1428300004
  • Zoning: RES

Green Features

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

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 3549.00
  • Net Taxes: 3416.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Newton

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 $3,416 $319,370 $85,600 $233,770
2024 $3,416 $272,120 $50,300 $221,820
2023 $3,324 $272,120 $50,300 $221,820
2022 $2,878 $216,150 $50,300 $165,850
2021 $2,796 $200,910 $50,300 $150,610
2020 $2,796 $187,000 $48,760 $138,240
2019 $2,728 $171,220 $0 $0
2018 $2,728 $171,220 $0 $0
2017 $2,664 $168,540 $0 $0
2016 $2,688 $168,540 $0 $0
2015 $2,616 $168,110 $0 $0
2014 $2,574 $162,460 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/17/2025 09/17/25 Price Changed $365,000 -2.4% $224 / Sq Ft
08/11/2025 08/11/25 For Sale $374,000 +111.9% $229 / Sq Ft
10/24/2013 10/24/13 Sold $176,500 -1.9% $177 / Sq Ft
10/24/2013 10/24/13 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2013 09/25/13 For Sale $179,900 -- $180 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $176,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $173,302 FHA
Source: Public Records

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 724046

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 14-28-300-004

Iowa Jasper County Newton 50208

6657 E 78th St S, Newton, IA

This home is located at 6657 E 78th St S, Newton, IA 50208 and is currently priced at $365,000, approximately $223 per square foot. This property was built in 1982. 6657 E 78th St S is a home located in Jasper County with nearby schools including Berg Middle School and Newton Senior High School.

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