About This Home

Built in 1940, this two-story single-family home at 701 E 5th Street N in Newton offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,027 square feet of living space. The home sits on a 0.21-acre lot and includes an attached garage, fenced yard, and a sliding door that opens to a wraparound deck.

Inside, the layout features a dining room, main-floor laundry area, and fireplace. Central air provides cooling, while forced-air natural gas serves as the heating system. The property needs some TLC, offering an opportunity to update and restore its existing features.

Listed at $138,000, this Newton home combines a traditional two-story design with practical spaces and outdoor areas. Its 1940 construction, fireplace, garage, fenced yard, and deck contribute to the home’s established character, while the size and room arrangement provide flexibility for everyday living.

Key Features

  • Built in 1940
  • 0.21 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
1 full
1940

Amenities

FireplaceA/C
Listing Description

This property needs some tlc. However with a little work this one will shine again. This property features an attached garage, fenced yard, sliding door to a wrap around deck, main floor laundry area, dinning room, and Fireplace. Hurry, this great investment won't last.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$738/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$100
Interest$598
Insurance$40

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

701 E 5th Street N

Newton, IA 50208

Property Details

Construction

VinylSiding

Parking

Garage

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 701 E 5th Street N is listed at $138,000 ($68/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $738 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1940, 0.21 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace.

This property is listed by Jeff Weidman and can be reached at 5156503848.

JW

Jeff Weidman

Agent at Fusion Realtors

(515) 650-3848

Listed by Fusion Realtors · Broker phone: (515) 650-3848 · View on Broker Site

MLS# 736624· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 196 days on PropertySimple

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701 E 5th Street N, Newton, IA 50208

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