503 W 12th Street S, Newton, IA 50208

$525,000 Asking Price

5 beds
3 baths
3,899  sqft
Built in 1928

This extraordinary, 3 story Tudor with over 4400 sq ft of finished living space, built by T.H. Maytag in 1928 was once the home of Sara Haines on the television's "The View". The main floor consists of a inviting foyer & central staircase featuring a wrought iron banister, 2nd staircase from the kitchen, large Living Room w hand-carved Fireplace w built-ins, adjoining sunroom, spacious dining room & breakfast nook featuring a built-in china cabinet. The blue & white kitchen maintains the original tile & cabinets, but has new appliances. The home features mahogany woodwork & original oak floors. It includes a 3rd level finished attic & lower level w finished Family Room, laundry, workout room & new 3/4 Bath. The home has a tile roof & was fitted w 2 new gas furnaces & air condensers in the past 5 years. A few of the many highlights include 4 sets of beveled-glass French doors, high ceilings w crown molding, original windows, doors, knobs, & fixtures from Europe. The home sits on .58 acre surrounded by old growth pines w a large maple in the front. Perennial beds surround the large brick patio, brick gazebo, & in-ground fountain. Outdoor lighting illuminates this historic home w exquisite craftsmanship, but is also family friendly w modern comforts.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Wet Bar,Dining Area,Separate/Formal Dining Room,Cable TV,Window Treatments
Appliances:
Dryer,Dishwasher,Freezer,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer
Basement:
Partially Finished
Flooring:
Hardwood,Tile
A/C:
true, Central Air,See Remarks
Heating:
true, Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas,See Remarks
Fireplace:
Gas,Vented,Wood Burning,Fireplace Screen, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1

Exterior

General:
Sprinkler/Irrigation,Patio,Storage, Storage
Style:
Three Story
Other Structures:
Storage
Parking:
Attached,Garage,Two Car Garage

Construction

Roofing:
Tile
General:
Brick,Stone,Stucco, 3, Block,Stone

Location

Road/Access:
Concrete
Originating MLS:
DMAAR
School District:
Newton
County:
Jasper

Lot

Zoning:
Res, LARCHWOOD COURT LOT 1 EX 6' STRIP OFF WEST END, 0833327003

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
DMAAR

This listing courtesy of:
RE/MAX Concepts, Jo Jenkins

About Newton, IA

Housing

Number of Units
9,268
Median Home Value
$127,542
Median Rent
$628

28.83% of housing units are renter occupied.

7.39% are vacant.

Commute

Car
77.67%
Public Transportation
0.17%
Walk to Work
4.37%
Work from Home
16.73%
Other
0.71%

The median travel time to work is 18 minutes.

People

Population
20,911
Median Age
42.30
Median Household Size
2.57

Education

High School
43.17%
Associate’s Degree
11.03%
Bachelor’s Degree
10.09%
Graduate Degree
5.24%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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