$85,000
SOLD DEC 30, 2024

705 S 4th Ave W Newton, IA 50208

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,320 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$64 Per Sq Ft

36% Below List Price

75 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • No HOA
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of June 2025

Discover the potential of this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home in the heart of SW Newton, just waiting for your personal touch! With stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, this property is ready for your creativity and vision—bring your paintbrush and transform it into your dream home. Enjoy the convenience of easy access to I-80, making commuting a breeze. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to make this house your own!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Colby Lawson

Real Estate Solutions Listed on: 09/06/2024

Co-Listed By

Evan Corey

Real Estate Solutions

Last Buyer's Agent

Colby Lawson

Real Estate Solutions Listed on: 09/06/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • Property is Fully Fenced

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,320 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 08.33.283.007

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 100.76
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 64.39
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 748
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1320
  • Total Sq Ft: 1320

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Fully Fenced Yard
  • Foundation: Brick, Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Asphalt
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage: 1 Detached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Newton

Green Features

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

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 08.33.283.007
  • Zoning: res

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 2520.00
  • Net Taxes: 2520.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Newton

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 28, 2025
Closed on
Jun 9, 2025
Sold by
Paragon Builds Llc
Bought by
Schwarz Alyssa Bailey and Schwarz Del Ian
Seller's Agent
Colby Lawson
Real Estate Solutions
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Lehman
Realty ONE Group Impact
List Price
$194,500
Sold Price
$170,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,500
-12.6%
Views
33

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-12.52%
Original Mortgage
$8,500
Outstanding Balance
$8,239
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$156,391

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 6, 2024
Closed on
Dec 30, 2024
Sold by
Atchison Alexi
Bought by
Paragon Builds Llc
Seller's Agent
Colby Lawson
Real Estate Solutions
Buyer's Agent
Colby Lawson
Real Estate Solutions
List Price
$133,000
Sold Price
$85,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$48,000
-36.09%
Views
21

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
351.25%
Original Mortgage
$133,310
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2016
Closed on
Oct 27, 2016
Sold by
Larsen Chad H
Bought by
Atchison Alexi
Seller's Agent
Lisa McKinney
Advantage Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lisa McKinney
Advantage Real Estate
List Price
$79,900
Sold Price
$78,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,400
-1.75%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.98%
Original Mortgage
$79,292
Interest Rate
3.42%
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 $170,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $85,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $85,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $75,750 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $8,500 New Conventional
Open $166,920 FHA
Previous Owner $133,310 New Conventional
Previous Owner $79,292 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Sold $170,000 -5.5% $126 / Sq Ft
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Price Changed $179,900 -2.7% $133 / Sq Ft
04/10/2025 04/10/25 Price Changed $184,900 -2.4% $137 / Sq Ft
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Price Changed $189,500 -2.6% $140 / Sq Ft
02/28/2025 02/28/25 For Sale $194,500 +128.8% $144 / Sq Ft
12/30/2024 12/30/24 Sold $85,000 -36.1% $64 / Sq Ft
11/20/2024 11/20/24 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2024 09/06/24 For Sale $133,000 +69.4% $101 / Sq Ft
10/28/2016 10/28/16 Sold $78,500 -1.8% $59 / Sq Ft
09/09/2016 09/09/16 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2016 07/19/16 For Sale $79,900 -- $61 / 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
2024 $2,534 $133,750 $18,920 $114,830
2023 $2,520 $133,750 $18,920 $114,830
2022 $1,950 $113,190 $18,920 $94,270
2021 $1,960 $87,670 $18,920 $68,750
2020 $1,960 $83,560 $16,070 $67,490
2019 $1,840 $76,240 $0 $0
2018 $1,840 $76,240 $0 $0
2017 $1,746 $72,250 $0 $0
2016 $1,746 $72,250 $0 $0
2015 $1,704 $72,250 $0 $0
2014 $1,638 $72,250 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 703443

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 08-33-283-007