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420 1st Avenue W, Newton, IA 50208

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For Sale

$375,000

5 beds • 3 baths • 1 half baths • 3,247 sqft

Estimated Payment

$ 2,514 /mo. †

6.76% APR for 30 yrs.
$6,799 in taxes
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  • Single Family Detached
    Property type

  • $115.49
    Price per square foot

  • Over 50 Years Old
    Age

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Welcome to 420 1st Ave W in Newton. A 1902 Beautiful Amish Craftsman build with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Providing you with tons of space for entertaining and the functionality. With 3247 Sqft of finished space, this home is a true showcase! As you enter the home from the covered wrap around porch, you are greeted by all the original woodwork in the forier with high ceilings showcasing the beautiful staircase, original pocket doors and mint condition hardwood floors. Main floor includes living room at the front, a huge formal dining room, a main floor bedroom (or office) with 9' French doors, a full bathroom with a beautiful claw foot tub. Rounding out the main floor is a complete renovated chef style kicthen and spacious laundry room. The kitchen has been completely renovated with white Amish Shaker cabinets, stainless appliances & tile Stone Carrera marble countertops. The mud, laundry room off the back is a great back entry with two entrances to the home with ample storage, beautiful tile work and an original farmhouse sink adding tons of natural light! As you tour upstairs, you will find three nice size bedrooms, a walk-in closet in primary, 2 large full bathrooms with updates and a 2nd floor office with its own private deck. Must See!
MLS# 711119

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Property Features

  • Age
    Over 50 Years Old
  • Amenities
    Deck
  • Appliances
    Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Architecture Style
    Craftsman
  • Exterior Type
    Vinyl Siding
  • Floor Covering
    Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Lot Size
    0.24 Acres
  • Roof Type
    Asphalt

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  • Principle and Interest
    $1,948
  • Property Taxes
    $566
  • Hazard Insurance
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  • Private Mortgage Insurance
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  • HOA Dues
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  • Total Monthly Payment:
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Schools

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Grades PK-4 Public School

Newton, IA 50208 0.9 miles
112 thomas jefferson dr

334 total students
13:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: C-

School Details

Berg Middle School

Grades 5-8 Public School

Newton, IA 50208 1.7 miles
1900 n 5th ave e

878 total students
14:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: D+

School Details

Newton High School

Grades 9-12 Public School

Newton, IA 50208 0.8 miles
800 e 4th st s

846 total students
18:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: C

School Details
Other Nearby Schools Distance Type Grades School Rating
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School 0.6 miles Public KG-4 A-
West Academy Alternative School 0.6 miles Public 10-12 D-
Emerson Hough Elementary School 0.7 miles Public KG-4 D
Newton Christian School 1.6 miles Private PK-8
Aurora Heights Elementary School 1.8 miles Public KG-4 C-

Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

Distance: 0.6 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-4

A-

West Academy Alternative School

Distance: 0.6 miles

Type Public

Grades: 10-12

D-

Emerson Hough Elementary School

Distance: 0.7 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-4

D

Newton Christian School

Distance: 1.6 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-8

Aurora Heights Elementary School

Distance: 1.8 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-4

C-

School information does not guarantee enrollment. School service boundaries are provided as a reference only, may change, and are not guaranteed to be accurate. Contact the school district directly to verify school enrollment eligibility.

Local area information for Newton, IA 50208

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Newton, IA 50208

This community’s employment is highest in the administrative support and production occupations industries. The area’s overall household expenses are above the national average.

86° July
Hottest Average Month
11° January
Coldest Average Month
8,686 Total Households in Area
0.5% Increase in population since the year 2010
29.8%
of households
have children
22 minutes
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

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Demographic facts
for Newton, IA 50208

Newton, IA 50208 has a population of 21,058 people in 8,686 households with a median age of 43.5 years old.

0.5%
Increase in population
since the year 2010
Population is Trending up
8,296
Total households as of 2010
5.2%
projected percent change in total
households in 5 years

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 43.5 years old. The smallest percentage group is 45-54 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 89%
Hispanic 4%
Black 3%
Other 1%
Asian <1%
Native American <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 89%, followed by Hispanic at 4%, Black at 3%, and Other at 1%.

Economics
for Newton, IA 50208

129 /sq mi
Population Density
$59,081 /yr
Median Household Income
$162,500
Median Sales Price
22 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is $50-74,999k representing 24.33% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 88%
  • Work from Home 6%
  • Walk or Bike 6%
  • Public Transit 0%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 6,323 67%
Rented 2,363 25%
Vacant 685 7%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 63%
Blue Collar 37%

Family & Education Facts
for Newton, IA 50208

43.5 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.2
persons per
household

50.2%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

High School Graduate 41%
Some College 23%
Associates Degree 14%
Bachelors Degree 10%
Some High School 8%
Graduate Degree 5%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is High School Graduate, representing 40.54% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
29.8% of households have children

Weather
for Newton, IA 50208

The weather for this area ranges from a high of 86° F in July to a low of 11° F in January

86° July
Hottest Average Month
11° January
Coldest Average Month

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
11°
29°
Feb
15°
34°
Mar
26°
46°
Apr
39°
61°
May
50°
73°
Jun
60°
82°
Jul
64°
86°
Aug
62°
84°
Sep
53°
76°
Oct
41°
65°
Nov
28°
47°
Dec
17°
34°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

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