$944,000

5664 Island Avenue, Newton, IA 50208

  • 5 beds |
  • 5 baths |
  • 4,289 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1857
  • Property Lot Size Icon7.97acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon 2 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $220/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 3 months ago

Property Description

Discover a unique piece of history with this extraordinary brick home, which once served as a stop along the Underground Railroad. Beautifully blending historical character with modern comfort, the home offers 5 bedrooms, multiple living areas, and unforgettable architectural details. The front entry showcases a stunning stairwell (soon to be refinished), while ornate woodwork and curved windows highlight historic craftsmanship. Enjoy formal and casual spaces including a dining room with fireplace, sitting room with patio access, and a spacious family room with built-ins. The kitchen features an island, gas cooktop, double ovens, stainless appliances, and nearby laundry. Upstairs includes 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, highlighted by a primary suite with marble floors, double vanity, soaking tub, porcelain shower, and walk-in closet. The lower level offers additional living space with an egress bedroom, colorful glass doors, and flexible rooms. Outdoors, find a detached 2+ car garage, patio space, and the charm of a gravel drive. A rare opportunity to own a home that is both solid and storied.

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
September 15, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:
Iowa Realty Newton : (641) 792-5656
Listing Agent:
Toni Peska : 641-417-8484
MLS ID:
726267
  • General: Dining AreaSeparate/Formal Dining RoomWindow Treatments
  • Appliances: Built-In OvenDryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher
  • Laundry: Main Level
  • Basement: Egress Windows
  • Flooring: CarpetHardwoodTile
  • A/C: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas
  • Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 2
  • General: Deck
  • Style: Two Story
  • Parking: DetachedGarageTwo Car Garage
  • Roofing: AsphaltShingle
  • General: BrickSee Remarks2BlockBrick/MortarPouredStone
  • Road/Access: Gravel
  • Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
  • School District: Newton
  • County: Jasper
  • Zoning: AgSECTION:19 TOWNSHIP:80 RANGE:18PARCEL A OF NW SE0919400005
  • Water: Rural
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Toni Peska, Iowa Realty Newton

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Location

Schools Nearby

B

Berg Middle School

1900 N 5th Ave E, Newton, IA, 50208

Grades 5-8

2.46 miles away

B

Berg Middle School

1900 N 5th Ave E, Newton, IA, 50208

Grades 5-8

2.46 miles away

N

Newton High School

800 E 4th St S, Newton, IA, 50208

Grades 9-12

3.98 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.