NOT LISTED FOR SALE

920 S 5th Ave E Newton, IA 50208

Newton Area

Estimated Value: $198,000 - $210,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,469 Sq Ft
$138/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 15, 2025

Last sale price $200,000 $136 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,349 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Mud Room
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Shades

About This Home

As of December 2025

Well maintained, beautiful home with original stained walnut woodwork and many updates on a large double lot providing plenty of space for the kids to play. Large, open front porch. The main level contains a living room with custom fireplace, formal dining room, kitchen with solid surface countertops, breakfast nook, 3⁄4 bath, and laundry. The second level contains 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. There is a large patio surrounded by a privacy fence providing a great place for friends and family to gather. Recent updates include a newly painted exterior of the house and garage, the roof and privacy fence are one year old, 3 windows and some siding on the front are 2 years old, and the fireplace and interior paint are also newer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lynn Benson

Keller Williams Realty GDM Listed on: 11/07/2025

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Last Buyer's Agent

Amanda Van Zante

Century 21 Signature

Century 21 Signature

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,154

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 15,708 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 132x119
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Wood Fence

Home Design

  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,469 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Shades
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0834279029

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,154

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0.36 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 132.74
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 136.15
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Electric
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting, Hardwood Floors, Laminate Floors, See Reserved Items, Shades/Shutters, Smoke Detector, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 1st Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas, Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Other Rooms: Mud Room
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1469
  • Total Sq Ft: 1469

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Covered Deck, Open Patio, Partially Fenced Yard
  • Fence Type: Wood
  • Foundation: Tile
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Asphalt
  • Trim: Walnut

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.3606
  • Lot S F: 15708
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 132X119
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0834279029
  • Zoning: Resid

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: 3154.00
  • Net Taxes: 2960.00
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District: Newton

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2025
Closed on
Dec 13, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Lynn Benson
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Van Zante
Century 21 Signature
List Price
$195,000
Sold Price
$200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
2.56%
Views
18
Current Estimated Value
$202,888

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,888
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.55%
Original Mortgage
$7,000
Interest Rate
0.0617%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2020
Closed on
Aug 18, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Aubrie Doyle
RE/MAX Results
Buyer's Agent
Vicki Cowman
Home Realty
List Price
$135,000
Sold Price
$131,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,500
-2.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.18%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$200,000 None Listed On Document
$135,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $7,000
Open $196,377
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/15/2025 12/15/25 Sold $200,000 +2.6% $136 / Sq Ft
11/14/2025 11/14/25 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2025 11/07/25 For Sale $195,000 +48.3% $133 / Sq Ft
08/19/2020 08/19/20 Sold $131,500 -2.6% $90 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/18/2020 08/18/20 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2020 06/24/20 For Sale $135,000 -- $92 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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 $2,960 $182,780 $44,810 $137,970
2024 $2,960 $166,530 $44,810 $121,720
2023 $2,940 $166,530 $44,810 $121,720
2022 $2,820 $144,910 $44,810 $100,100
2021 $2,314 $135,720 $44,810 $90,910
2020 $2,314 $110,550 $28,550 $82,000
2019 $2,064 $97,280 $0 $0
2018 $2,064 $97,280 $0 $0
2017 $2,012 $97,280 $0 $0
2016 $2,066 $97,280 $0 $0
2015 $2,010 $97,280 $0 $0
2014 $1,934 $97,280 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 730011

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 08-34-279-029

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