616 S 3rd Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
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OFF MARKET

616 S 3rd Ave E
Newton, IA 50208

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,299 sqft (on 0.40 acres)

$214,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,431/mo*
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$214,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,431/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,299 sqft
(on 0.40 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1930
Lot Size
0.4 acres
Living Area
1,299 sqft
Price/Sqft
$165
Parking
Garage

Description

Something for everyone! Big yard, room for camper, heated/AC shop, plus electrical to all the outbuildings! It's like a small acreage in town! Home is a 4 bedroom/2 bath with hardwood floors, roof on houses/garage/shop replaced in 2020 after the storm along with siding/gutters on the house. This house is ready to move into & a great starter home with lots of room & storage!!
616 S 3rd Ave E, Newton, IA 50208 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,299 sqft single-family home built in 1930. It last sold for $189,500 on Jun 30, 2023 (3% below the $194,500 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $214,500, with a rent estimate of $1,910/month.

Home Details for 616 S 3rd Ave E

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1299 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Hardwood
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: Covered, Open, PatioFencing: PartialExterior: Fence, Fire Pit, Patio
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Detached,Garage,One Car Garage,Two Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 2

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Craftsman,Two Story
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0834251027

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $194,500
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Apr 03 2023

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Newton
School Information
Elementary School District: NewtonJr High / Middle School District: NewtonHigh School District: Newton

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1299 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.40 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 669915Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (641) 792-5656Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19099-N-0834251027-R-N
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Caren Clevenger, (641) 792-5656
Iowa Realty Newton
Bought with: Doug Dufoe, (641) 990-9094, Iowa Realty Grinnell
Source: DMMLS, MLS#669915

Price History for 616 S 3rd Ave E

DatePriceEventSource
06/30/2023$189,500Sold
DMMLS #669915
04/03/2023$194,500PendingDMMLS #669915
03/29/2023$194,500Listed For SaleDMMLS #669915

Market trends in Newton

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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

Year2025
Tax$2,916
Assessment$181,150
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 616 S 3rd Ave E

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
920 S 5th Ave E, Newton, IA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$200,000
12/15/25
3
2
1,469
615 S 4th Ave E, Newton, IA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$299,700
05/19/26
3
2
1,184
505 S 3rd Ave E, Newton, IA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$181,331
03/10/26
5
2.5
2,212
724 S 4th Ave E, Newton, IA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$158,000
03/25/26
3
2
952
314 E 3rd St N, Newton, IA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$189,000
03/27/26
4
2
1,932
501 S 5th Ave E, Newton, IA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$150,000
04/10/26
3
1.5
1,073
620 E 8th St S, Newton, IA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$210,000
01/02/26
4
2
1,808
725 N 2nd Ave E, Newton, IA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$185,000
10/14/25
3
2.5
1,310

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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

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  • Swhart
    "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.
    "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
    "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
    "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
    "I live in this neighborhood, and it is very safe and quiet"
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