$159,000
SOLD APR 10, 2025

729 E 8th St N Newton, IA 50208

3 Beds
1 Bath
960 Sq Ft
4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$166 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Wood Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Carpet

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home situated on a corner lot! Move-in ready and waiting for you to make it your own. Many updates including new siding, fresh flooring throughout, and a kitchen featuring new cabinets, countertops, and appliances that stay. The modernized bathroom boasts all-new fixtures and finishes. Main floor laundry and mud room add more convenience to your living space. A 1-car detached garage provides parking and storage. With stylish updates and thoughtful renovations, this home is a must-see! Don’t miss your chance—schedule a showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heather Engbers

Iowa Realty Newton Listed on: 02/26/2025

Co-Listed By

Caren Clevenger

Iowa Realty Newton

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephanie Gwinn

RE/MAX Partners Realty

RE/MAX Partners Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,878

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 960 Sq Ft Home
  • Carpet
  • Laundry on main level
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0827453034

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,878

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 166.56
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 165.62
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 820
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 960
  • Total Sq Ft: 960

Exterior Features

  • Fence Type: Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 1 Detached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Newton

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1000
  • Lot Shape: Corner Lot
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0827453034
  • 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: 1878.00
  • Net Taxes: 1878.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Newton

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2025
Closed on
Apr 8, 2025
Sold by
Jeffrey Paul Homes Llc
Bought by
Parks Haley and Searcy Elijah
Seller's Agent
Heather Engbers
Iowa Realty Newton
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Gwinn
RE/MAX Partners Realty
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$159,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900
-0.56%
Views
38

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-10.32%
Original Mortgage
$151,000
Outstanding Balance
$151,000
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$4,742
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 $159,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $151,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $30,814 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $55,748 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/10/2025 04/10/25 Sold $159,000 -0.6% $166 / Sq Ft
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2025 02/26/25 For Sale $159,900 +299.8% $167 / Sq Ft
04/11/2019 04/11/19 Sold $40,000 -16.7% $42 / Sq Ft
03/18/2019 03/18/19 Pending -- -- --
12/20/2018 12/20/18 For Sale $48,000 -- $50 / 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 $1,878 $99,690 $16,060 $83,630
2023 $1,878 $99,690 $16,060 $83,630
2022 $1,748 $85,230 $16,060 $69,170
2021 $1,708 $78,560 $16,060 $62,500
2020 $1,708 $72,860 $13,640 $59,220
2019 $1,334 $63,730 $0 $0
2018 $1,334 $63,730 $0 $0
2017 $1,334 $63,730 $0 $0
2016 $1,334 $63,730 $0 $0
2015 $1,298 $63,730 $0 $0
2014 $1,248 $63,730 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 712507

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 08-27-453-034