About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 1103 S 5th Avenue W in Newton, IA is listed for $299,900 ($142 per sqft). Built in 1951, the home offers 2,119 sqft of living space on a 0.35 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1951
  • 0.35 acre lot
  • Fireplace

Property Details

1 story
1 full, 1 half
2-car garage
1951

Amenities

FireplaceA/C
Listing Description

1951 character, generous space, and updates that make this Southwest Newton home shine. Set on a corner lot with mature landscaping, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers 2,579 total finished square feet, large windows that bring in natural light, original hardwood floors, and original built-ins.

Two main-floor living rooms give you space to entertain or spread out, with a gas fireplace adding warmth to the gathering area. The mudroom off the garage includes built-in storage and main-floor laundry, and a new walk-in tub is another welcome update.

The partially finished basement features a freshly painted floor, a 3/4 bath, and a fourth non-conforming room that could serve as an office, hobby room, or additional living space. Storage is abundant throughout the home, including a walk-up attic. A radon mitigation system is also in place.

Outside, the fenced yard, covered deck, and greenhouse offer space to relax and garden. Recent improvements include new windows, roof, soffit, and gutters. With easy access to I-80 and a convenient commute to the Des Moines metro, this home offers room to enjoy both inside and out.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,604/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$217
Interest$1,300
Insurance$87

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1103 S 5th Avenue W

Newton, IA 50208

Property Details

Construction

WoodSiding

Parking

Garage

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DryerDishwasherFreezerRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 1103 S 5th Avenue W is listed at $299,900 ($142/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,603 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1951, 0.35 acre lot, Fireplace.

This property is listed by Colby Lawson.

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Colby Lawson

Agent at REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS

Listed by REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS · Broker phone: (515) 601-8786 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 748230· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 63 days on PropertySimple

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1103 S 5th Avenue W, Newton, IA 50208

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