$270,000

517 1st Ave W Newton, IA 50208

$3,206
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
2,436 sqft
0.2 acres
$111 / sqft
House

Property details

About 517 1st Ave W

This beautiful home has 3 bedrooms, 2 main living areas on the main level, a formal dining area, laundry room and a BONUS room. The bonus room could be used as a non-conforming bedroom or study area. The kitchen and bathrooms have been remodeled to add a modern charm.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,436 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.2111 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #708702
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • MLS Number: 708702
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
  • Office Phone: (515) 334-4900
  • Listing Agent: Cindy Miller

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farmhouse-style home featuring an outbuilding, a front yard, and a garage

$270,000

517 1st Ave W

$3,206

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
May 30, 2006
Home Sold
$135,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$246,540$4,642
2023$246,450$4,626
2022$208,280$3,408
2021$153,190$3,216
2020$137,150$3,165
2019$-$3,158
2017$-$3,088

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

Public District KG-4

0.5 mi

801 S 8th Ave W

2

Emerson Hough Elementary School

Public District KG-4

0.8 mi

700 N 4th Ave E

4

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Public District PK-4

0.9 mi

112 Thomas Jefferson Dr

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $45,092. The most common annual income of people living in Newton, IA is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

26%
<35k
62%
35k-100k
12%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

40%
Single, No Kids
15%
Single, with Kids
24%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

18%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports
  • NASCARNASCAR
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Academy Sports & OutdoorsAcademy Sports & Outdoors
  • Dollar GeneralDollar General
  • KmartKmart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Little CaesarsLittle Caesars
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • Bob EvansBob Evans

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • RamRam
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • CountryCountry
  • Classic CountryClassic Country
  • OldiesOldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Living in Newton, IA

About 517 1st Ave W

This home is located at 517 1st Ave W in Newton, IA and zip code 50208. This 2,436 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.21 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 6, 2024 and is currently priced at $270,000.

While more than 1 listings in Newton, IA in February 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 2 listings sold at asking price, and more than 8 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Newton, IA between January and February 2025 decreased by 11.1%. In February 2025 median list price was $185,000 and the average listing age was 88 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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