Are yards well-kept in Newton, IA?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Newton, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say it's dog friendly

Is a car needed in Newton, IA?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say car is needed

Is parking easy in Newton, IA?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say parking is easy

Does Newton, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say there are sidewalks

Does Newton, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 66% of users say there's holiday spirit

Would people walk alone at night in Newton, IA?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say people would walk alone at night

Do kids play outside in Newton, IA?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say kids play outside

Are neighbors friendly in Newton, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Newton, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Newton, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 52% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are the streets well-lit in Newton, IA?

As of early 2026, 52% of users say streets are well-lit

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's quiet

Do residents of Newton, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is there wildlife in Newton, IA?

As of early 2026, 41% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Newton, IA?

As of early 2026, 27% of users say there are community events

SOLD

DEC 31, 2025

2908 S 3rd Ave E
Newton, IA 50208

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,986 sqft (on 0.28 acres)

$285,000

Last Sold: Dec 31, 2025

$144/sqft

Est. Refi. Payment $1,862/mo*

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$285,000

Last Sold: Dec 31, 2025

$144/sqft

Est. Refi. Payment $1,862/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

2 Baths

1,986 sqft

(on 0.28 acres)

Local Information

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Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Description

Well maintained 4 bedroom brick Ranch. Living Room with bump out window & fireplace. Formal dining with Brazilian Walnut wood floor & slider to side patio. Custom kitchen with Wood-Mode Cabinets and all appliances included. Corian counter tops. New laminate floor. Cozy family room with wood burning stove. Bedrooms have hardwood floors. Master with 3/4 bath. Spacious lower level with 3/4 bath and much storage. Includes 1 year Pre-paid Gold Plan from Blackhills.

2908 S 3rd Ave E, Newton, IA 50208 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,986 sqft single-family home built in 1968. It last sold for $285,000 on Dec 31, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $304,500, with a rent estimate of $1,951/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

Patio

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

$144/sqft

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 2908 S 3rd Ave E

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: BrickFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1968
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Price & Status
Price Price Per Sqft: $144/sqft

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.28 acres

Price History for 2908 S 3rd Ave E

Date	Price	Event	Source
12/31/2025	$285,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/31/2025 Contract Date 12/24/2025 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/25/2014	$185,000	Sold	DMMLS #431175
Recording Date 04/25/2014 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/03/2014	$189,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

Market trends in Newton

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$184K

Sale-to-List Price

98.4%

Price per sq ft

$164

Available listings

140

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$4,502
Assessment	$290,760

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2908 S 3rd Ave E

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
2813 S 2nd Ave E, Newton, IA	0.07	Single-Family Home	$233,600	02/19/26	3	1.5	1,670
210 E 24th St N, Newton, IA	0.37	Single-Family Home	$312,500	10/03/25	4	2.5	2,423
707 E 27th St S, Newton, IA	0.39	Single-Family Home	$190,000	12/02/25	3	1.5	1,391

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $344,500
6 bd
3 ba
2,396 sqft
2904 S 3rd Ave E,
Newton, IA 50208
OFF MARKET
Est. $216,300
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,170 sqft
2900 S 3rd Ave E,
Newton, IA 50208
OFF MARKET
Est. $265,500
4 bd
1.5 ba
1,512 sqft
2901 S 2nd Ave E,
Newton, IA 50208
OFF MARKET
Est. $283,100
3 bd
3 ba
1,400 sqft
304 E 28th St S,
Newton, IA 50208
OFF MARKET
Est. $255,700
4 bd
2 ba
1,316 sqft
214 E 28th St S,
Newton, IA 50208
OFF MARKET
Est. $324,800
4 bd
3 ba
2,296 sqft
2912 S 3rd Ave E,
Newton, IA 50208
OFF MARKET
Est. $294,400
4 bd
1.5 ba
2,222 sqft
300 E 30th St S,
Newton, IA 50208
OFF MARKET
Est. $260,000
4 bd
2.5 ba
1,584 sqft
305 E 28th St S,
Newton, IA 50208
OFF MARKET
Est. $315,300
4 bd
2.5 ba
3,307 sqft
307 E 28th St S,
Newton, IA 50208
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $303,600
4 bd
3 ba
1,972 sqft
311 E 28th St S,
Newton, IA 50208
OFF MARKET
Est. $229,600
2 bd
1 ba
1,438 sqft
2803 S 4th Ave E,
Newton, IA 50208

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Newton

At least 49 Trulia users voted on each feature.

92 % Say yards are well-kept
89 % Say it's dog friendly
86 % Say car is needed
86 % Say parking is easy
82 % Say there are sidewalks
66 % Say there's holiday spirit
64 % Say people would walk alone at night
62 % Say kids play outside
60 % Say neighbors are friendly
54 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
52 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
52 % Say streets are well-lit
50 % Say it's quiet
45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
41 % Say there's wildlife
27 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Swhart
Resident
6y ago
"It’s a safe and welcoming community. There are many traditions with and great schools and any school activity you need. "
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Jacob F.
Resident
6y ago
"Town misappropriated tax money and academics are starved to funnel money into a failing athletic program. Drugs are rampant. Crime is increasing. "
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janice g
Resident
7y ago
"People often walk their dogs around the neighborhood. There is no excessive barking to be heard. People clean up after their dogs and dogs are not seen running around loose. The dog park is a short ride away."
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Avarice14
Resident
8y ago
"close to elementary and middle school. close to Hy-Vee. close to YMCA. Park near by. All of these are in walking distance as well as Taco John's, 3 Pizza joints, and Soon to come another Gas station loaded with options. "
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sanneguyer
11y ago
"I live in this neighborhood, and it is very safe and quiet"
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