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

What is 717 N 3rd Ave E estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 717 N 3rd Ave E in Newton, IA is $173,700 .

What is the price history for 717 N 3rd Ave E?

717 N 3rd Ave E in Newton, IA last sold for $148,250 in June 2024.

Is Newton a buyer's or seller's market?

Newton is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Newton?

The median sale price in Newton is $180K. That is down $3.83K from the prior month.

Does 717 N 3rd Ave E have air conditioning?

Yes, 717 N 3rd Ave E in Newton, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 717 N 3rd Ave E?

The lot at 717 N 3rd Ave E in Newton, IA is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$173,700

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
896 sqft

717 N 3rd Ave E, Newton, IA 50208

Est. Refi. Payment $1,183/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 1, 2024 for $148,250

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$174K

Since last month

$1K (-0.6%)

Since last year

$20K (+13.1%)

Since last sale

$25K (+16.8%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +105% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$173K
July 2026	$174K
June 2026	$175K
May 2026	$175K
April 2026	$173K
March 2026	$171K
February 2026	$170K
January 2026	$162K
2025
December 2025	$157K
November 2025	$152K
October 2025	$152K
September 2025	$154K
August 2025	$153K
July 2025	$153K
June 2025	$153K
May 2025	$153K
April 2025	$152K
March 2025	$150K
February 2025	$151K
January 2025	$150K
2024
December 2024	$151K
November 2024	$151K
October 2024	$151K
September 2024	$151K
August 2024	$150K
July 2024	$149K
June 2024	$145K
May 2024	$143K
April 2024	$147K
March 2024	$139K
February 2024	$131K
January 2024	$131K
2023
December 2023	$132K
November 2023	$130K
October 2023	$134K
September 2023	$135K
August 2023	$138K
July 2023	$134K
June 2023	$135K
May 2023	$138K
April 2023	$136K
March 2023	$133K
February 2023	$128K
January 2023	$128K
2022
December 2022	$130K
November 2022	$133K
October 2022	$135K
September 2022	$135K
August 2022	$135K
July 2022	$137K
June 2022	$136K
May 2022	$132K
April 2022	$126K
March 2022	$113K
February 2022	$99K
January 2022	$100K
2021
December 2021	$102K
November 2021	$106K
October 2021	$107K
September 2021	$106K
August 2021	$107K
July 2021	$106K
June 2021	$105K
May 2021	$102K
April 2021	$99K
March 2021	$94K
February 2021	$93K
January 2021	$93K
2020
December 2020	$92K
November 2020	$92K
October 2020	$92K
September 2020	$93K
August 2020	$95K
July 2020	$95K
June 2020	$95K
May 2020	$95K
April 2020	$96K
March 2020	$91K
February 2020	$92K
January 2020	$91K
2019
December 2019	$91K
November 2019	$90K
October 2019	$92K
September 2019	$92K
August 2019	$91K
July 2019	$91K
June 2019	$91K
May 2019	$91K
April 2019	$90K
March 2019	$92K
February 2019	$89K
January 2019	$89K
2018
December 2018	$89K
November 2018	$89K
October 2018	$88K
September 2018	$89K
August 2018	$89K
July 2018	$89K
June 2018	$88K
May 2018	$91K
April 2018	$91K
March 2018	$91K
February 2018	$90K
January 2018	$90K
2017
December 2017	$87K
November 2017	$86K
October 2017	$86K
September 2017	$85K
August 2017	$84K
July 2017	$85K
June 2017	$85K
May 2017	$86K
April 2017	$87K
March 2017	$86K
February 2017	$86K
January 2017	$85K
2016
December 2016	$86K
November 2016	$85K
October 2016	$85K
September 2016	$84K

Nearby home prices

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

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
529 S 4th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208	0.33	$229,200	3	1	1,342	Off Market
525 S 4th Ave, Newton, IA 50208	0.32	$98,000	Studio	1	816	Off Market
421 E 6th Street Pl S, Newton, IA 50208	0.38	$300,800	4	2.5	2,100	Off Market
523 S 4th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208	0.33	$186,400	3	1	1,604	Off Market
424 E 6th Street Pl S, Newton, IA 50208	0.38	$296,500	3	2.5	1,387	Off Market
609 S 4th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208	0.32	$196,200	4	2	2,034	Off Market
615 S 4th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208	0.35	$299,700	3	2	1,184	Recently Sold
206 E 7th St N, Newton, IA 50208	0.05	$159,200	4	1	1,552	Off Market
712 N 2nd Ave E, Newton, IA 50208	0.04	$218,600	4	2	2,145	Off Market
716 N 2nd Ave E, Newton, IA 50208	0.04	$178,900	2	2	1,272	Off Market
722 N 2nd Ave E, Newton, IA 50208	0.03	$159,400	2	1	1,116	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 717 N 3rd Ave E.
Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1951

896 sqft

$194/sqft

Garage

About this House

Cozy, move-in ready ranch home in the middle of Newton, Iowa. Close to 1st Ave, downtown square, and Emerson Hough Elementary. This two (possibly three) bedroom home is full of character with crown molding, built-ins, original custom cabinets, makeup vanity, and more. Entire home painted, all new flooring throughout, new appliances, and light fixtures in 2024. A nice sized living room with coat closet greets you before stepping through the hall to kitchen/dining area with new SS appliances, plenty of cabinet space, and broom closet (could be converted into a pantry. Down the hallway you'll find built-in cabinets and drawers for storage, and an updated bathroom in between two bedrooms with nice-sized closets. For added storage there is a walk-up attic. In the basement is a nonconforming bedroom that could be used as an office. The rest of the basement is great for storage or workout space. Outside you'll find an attached one car garage, large 20x20 deck overlooking the level back yard. Call today to schedule a time for a private viewing.

717 N 3rd Ave E, Newton, IA 50208 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 896 sqft single-family home built in 1951. It last sold for $148,250 on Jun 1, 2024 (1% below the $149,500 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $173,700, with a rent estimate of $1,237/month.

Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago

Listed by Andy Erselius, (641) 226-2639

AE Realty, Inc

Bought with: Outside Agent- MIR Outside Agent- MIR, Outside Office

Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#6316395

Home Details for 717 N 3rd Ave E

Active Status
MLS Status: Sold

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: Full,Partially FinishedNumber of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Extra Room 1, Extra Room 2, Extra Room 3, Extra Room 4, Extra Room 5, Extra Room 6, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 896 Square FeetFoundation Area: 896
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, DisposalDisposalRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Gas & Electric Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Accessibility: NoneFloors: Carpet, Laminate

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Shingle
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageNo Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Concrete
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 896 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 156 Square Feet

Days on Market
Cumulative Days on Market: 6

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1951
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Property Information Parcel Number: 0834205004

Price & Status
Price List Price: $149,500
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Mon Apr 22 2024

Location
Direction & Address City: Newton

HOA
HOA Name: MIRNo HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Offer
Contingencies: NoneListing Terms: Cash, Conventional, DVA, FHA, USDA Loan

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: 6316395Above Grade Unfinished Area: 896Days In Mls: 6

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 1, 2024 Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6316395	Sold	$148,250
May 17, 2024 Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6316395	Pending	$149,500
Apr 16, 2024 Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6316395	Listed For Sale	$149,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,372	$137,630

Additional Cost

Market trends in Newton

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$180K

$3.83KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.5%MoM

Price per sq ft

$173

$5MoM

Available listings

137

9MoM

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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
7y 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
12y ago
"I live in this neighborhood, and it is very safe and quiet"
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Frequently asked questions about 717 N 3rd Ave E

What is 717 N 3rd Ave E estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 717 N 3rd Ave E in Newton, IA is $173,700.
What is the price history for 717 N 3rd Ave E?
717 N 3rd Ave E in Newton, IA last sold for $148,250 in June 2024.
Is Newton a buyer's or seller's market?
Newton is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Newton?
The median sale price in Newton is $180K. That is down $3.83K from the prior month.
Does 717 N 3rd Ave E have air conditioning?
Yes, 717 N 3rd Ave E in Newton, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 717 N 3rd Ave E?
The lot at 717 N 3rd Ave E in Newton, IA is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).