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, 44% 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

OFF MARKET

601 N 3rd Ave E
Newton, IA 50208

2 Beds
1 Bath
856 sqft

$98,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 6, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $699/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$98,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 6, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $699/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

856 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 601 N 3rd Ave E.
Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1900

Living Area

856 sqft

Price/Sqft

$115

Parking

Garage

About this House

Nicely remodeled 2 bedroom house with a basement and garage.

601 N 3rd Ave E, Newton, IA 50208 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 856 sqft single-family home built in 1900. It last sold for $42,000 on Feb 25, 2014. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $98,500, with a rent estimate of $1,353/month.

Home Details for 601 N 3rd Ave E

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Laminate
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 4
Appliances & Utilities Dishwasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Concrete BlockPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: A-frame

Price History for 601 N 3rd Ave E

Date	Price	Event	Source
02/25/2014	$42,000	Sold	DMMLS #506739
Recording Date 02/25/2014 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
12/02/2012	$48,500	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

10/27/2012	$48,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $1,400 (-3%)
08/30/2012	$49,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,100 (-4%)
07/13/2012	$52,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,500 (-5%)
04/19/2012	$54,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,400 (-4%)
02/24/2012	$56,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

03/18/2008	$54,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 03/18/2008 Contract Date 03/13/2008 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $86

Market trends in Newton

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$184K

$667MoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.2%MoM

Price per sq ft

$168

$5MoM

Available listings

146

6MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$1,254
Assessment	$79,610

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 601 N 3rd Ave E

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
525 N 9th Ave E, Newton, IA	0.43	Single-Family Home	$50,000	05/15/26	2	1	816
1004 N 5th Ave E, Newton, IA	0.55	Single-Family Home	$45,000	06/16/26	2	1	816
731 N 4th Ave E, Newton, IA	0.16	Single-Family Home	-	-	3	2	1,128

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

Get a sense of prices in the area by checking nearby homes.

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OFF MARKET
Est. $178,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,190 sqft
328 E 8th St N,
Newton, IA 50208
OFF MARKET
Est. $161,500
3 bd
1 ba
1,288 sqft
815 N 4th Ave E,
Newton, IA 50208
OFF MARKET
Est. $147,500
2 bd
1 ba
816 sqft
809 N 4th Ave E,
Newton, IA 50208
OFF MARKET
Est. $147,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,315 sqft
321 E 9th St N,
Newton, IA 50208
Grinnell Realty LLC, Sold
OFF MARKET
Est. $83,600
2 bd
1 ba
816 sqft
320 E 8th St N,
Newton, IA 50208
Iowa Realty Newton
OFF MARKET
Est. $157,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,024 sqft
312 E 8th St N,
Newton, IA 50208
OFF MARKET
Est. $182,500
3 bd
1 ba
1,234 sqft
926 N 3rd Ave E,
Newton, IA 50208
OFF MARKET
Est. $172,800
2 bd
2 ba
936 sqft
317 E 10th St N,
Newton, IA 50208
OFF MARKET
Est. $154,700
2 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
323 E 10th St N,
Newton, IA 50208
OFF MARKET
Est. $184,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,504 sqft
916 N 3rd 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
44 % 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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