$242,500
SOLD JUN 26, 2025

701 S 5th Ave E Newton, IA 50208

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,176 Sq Ft
0.42 Acres

Recently Sold

$206 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mud Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • No HOA
  • Bungalow
  • Family Room Downstairs

About This Home

As of June 2025

This 4-bedroom, 3-bath home on a .42 acre lot offers a walkout basement, 2-car garage, and spacious living. Recent updates include a new roof, new siding with added insulation, new patio, and new carpet to be installed in the basement before closing. The garage will also be resided to match the house prior to closing. Inside features include hardwood floors, natural light, a thoughtful kitchen with pantry, main floor laundry, and generously sized bedrooms. One of the full bathrooms has a jetted tub. Solar panels on the garage (connected to the house) come with approx. 24 years of warranty. Home offers 1,176 sq ft on the main level, 1,176 finished sq ft in the basement, plus 450 finished sq ft upstairs. Storage throughout and a large yard to enjoy. Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amanda Van Zante

Century 21 Signature Listed on: 04/24/2025

Century 21 Signature

Last Buyer's Agent

Amanda Van Zante

Century 21 Signature Listed on: 04/24/2025

Century 21 Signature

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,178

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 0.42 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,176 Sq Ft Home
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Carport
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Shared Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Window Unit Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0834404037

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,178

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 212.50
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 206.21
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial Finished
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 1176
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: Lower Level
  • Other Rooms: Mud Room, Pantry
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1176
  • Total Sq Ft: 1176

Exterior Features

  • Fence Type: Chain Link, Wood
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel, Shared
  • Garage Sq Ft: 576
  • Garage: 2 Detached, Carport

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central, Window Unit
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Newton

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.4185
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0834404037
  • Zoning: R

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: 3178.00
  • Net Taxes: 3178.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Newton

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2025
Closed on
Jun 23, 2025
Sold by
Biehn Zachery and Biehn Zackery
Bought by
Graff Codi and Hutchins Jesse
Seller's Agent
Amanda Van Zante
Century 21 Signature
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Van Zante
Century 21 Signature
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$242,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,400
-2.96%
Views
7
Current Estimated Value
$238,363

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,137
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.17%
Original Mortgage
$144,993
Outstanding Balance
$144,621
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$93,742

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2017
Sold by
Rieck Michael K and Reick Ashley A
Bought by
Biehn Zachery and Biehn Eisha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$166,176
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2015
Sold by
Dunsbergen Scott A and Dunsbergen Christine L
Bought by
Reick Michael K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$137,464
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2011
Sold by
Valenta Roxanne R and Nikkel Roxanne R Valenta
Bought by
Dunsbergen Scott A and Dunsburgen Christine L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$139,725
Interest Rate
4.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $242,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $140,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $139,500 United Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $144,993 FHA
Previous Owner $166,176 New Conventional
Previous Owner $137,464 FHA
Previous Owner $139,725 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Sold $242,500 -3.0% $206 / Sq Ft
05/08/2025 05/08/25 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2025 04/24/25 For Sale $249,900 -- $213 / 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 $3,200 $196,270 $39,300 $156,970
2024 $3,200 $179,130 $39,300 $139,830
2023 $3,178 $179,130 $39,300 $139,830
2022 $3,012 $157,470 $39,300 $118,170
2021 $3,696 $144,320 $39,300 $105,020
2020 $3,696 $166,200 $34,170 $132,030
2019 $3,448 $151,360 $0 $0
2018 $3,448 $136,940 $0 $0
2017 $3,104 $136,940 $0 $0
2016 $3,104 $136,940 $0 $0
2015 $3,024 $132,060 $0 $0
2014 $2,798 $132,060 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Amanda Van Zante

    Century 21 Signature

    (641) 780-8205

    32 Total Sales

    Amanda Van Zante
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 716540

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 08-34-404-037

Iowa Jasper County Newton 50208

701 S 5th Ave E, Newton, IA

This home is located at 701 S 5th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208 and is currently priced at $242,500, approximately $206 per square foot. This property was built in 1915. 701 S 5th Ave E is a home located in Jasper County with nearby schools including Berg Middle School, Newton Senior High School, and Newton Christian School.

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