About This Home

This 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom single family at 5664 Island Avenue in Newton, IA is listed for $839,000 ($196 per sqft). Built in 1857, the home offers 4,289 sqft of living space on a 7.97 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1857
  • 7.97 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
1 full, 1 half
2-car garage
1857

Amenities

FireplaceHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

Located northeast of Newton, Iowa, in Jasper County, this beautifully remodeled and updated brick home offers more than 4,000 square feet of living space on 7.97 acres, combining timeless character with modern comfort. With 5 bedrooms and 3.75 bathrooms, there's plenty of room to spread out and enjoy country living.

The updated kitchen features an island, gas cooktop, double ovens, stainless steel appliances, and convenient access to the nearby laundry room. Multiple living spaces include a spacious family room with built-ins, a formal dining room with fireplace, and a light-filled sitting room with patio access.

Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms and three bathrooms, including a spacious primary suite with marble-look tile flooring, double vanity, soaking tub, porcelain-tiled shower, and walk-in closet. The finished lower level adds an egress bedroom and versatile space ideal for guests, a home office, recreation room, or hobbies.

Outside, enjoy sweeping countryside views, a patio for entertaining, a detached 2+ car garage, and two impressive outbuildings. The 80' x 40' metal building with concrete floor and the 60' x 30' building with concrete floor, electricity, and overhead doors provide excellent space for storage, equipment, vehicles, workshops, or business use. Offering the perfect blend of modern updates and rural tranquility, this unique property is conveniently located just a short drive from Newton and Grinnell.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$4,487/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$607
Interest$3,636
Insurance$245

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

5664 Island Avenue

Newton, IA 50208

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

DiningAreaSeparateFormalDiningRoomWindowTreatments

Exterior Features

Deck

Property Details

Flooring

TileHardwoodCarpet

Construction

Brick

Outdoor Features

Deck

Parking

Garage

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

BuiltInOvenDryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom single family at 5664 Island Avenue is listed at $839,000 ($196/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $4,487 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1857, 7.97 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: DiningArea, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, WindowTreatments. Exterior Features: Deck.

This property is listed by Toni Peska.

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Toni Peska

Agent at Iowa Realty Co., Inc.

Listed by Iowa Realty Co., Inc. · Broker phone: (800) 724-2297 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 726267· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 410 days on PropertySimple

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5664 Island Avenue, Newton, IA 50208

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