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207 W 2nd St, Newell, IA, 50568

5beds
3baths
3,222sqft
$289,000
$90price/sqft
$2,460/moest. monthly cost
$98,400/yrincome needed

About This Home

Fully Renovated 1894 / 5 Bedrooms / 3222 sq ft/ Walk to School, Park, and Golf Course Built in 1894 and fully renovated, this charming 3,222 sq ft home blends historic character with modern comfort. The main floor offers a spacious living room with a gas fireplace and built-in cabinetry, a separate TV room, library, or playroom, a large eat-in kitchen with painted custom cabinets, pantry, stainless steel appliances, plus an adjoining dining room. The main-floor primary suite includes a bath with jetted tub, heated floor, and large walk-in closet with built-ins. A second full bath features a walk-in shower and laundry area. A versatile bonus room with a private entrance is perfect for a family room, home office, fitness or hobby room or small business. Upstairs you’ll find four spacious bedrooms, all with walk-in closets, and an additional bathroom with a shower. A 900 sq ft partial basement provides abundant storage space. Additional Features Include: •. New roof (2026) •. All-electric heat with an energy efficient mini- split system •. 26x26 attached garage •. 9x17 enclosed porch • Private fenced backyard with pergola and fire pit Bonus: The buyer will have first option to purchase the nearby lot featuring a 24x32 shop, 10x24 storage shed, and garden space.

Getting Around

26
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
33
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
5/10
Newell-Fonda High SchoolGrades 9-120.3 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1894

Materials

  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction materials: Other

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Freezer,Garbage disposal,Microwave,Range / Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Basement

  • Basement: Unfinished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 3/4 bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Flooring: Other,Carpet,Hardwood
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Baseboard,Other,Electric,Other
  • Cooling features: Other

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 3,222 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 1617456001

Features

  • Exterior features: Vinyl
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 7,500 sqft

Parking

  • Parking features: Garage - Attached

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Hail
    HailVery High
  • Tornado
    TornadoVery High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Drought
    DroughtRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Hail
Tornado
Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Drought
Strong Wind
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties

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Tornado

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,461$17,532
Home Insurance *$368$4,416
Property Taxes $391$4,692
Electricity $240$2,884
Total$2,460$29,520
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$84,342/yr
40% on housing$73,800/yr
45% on housing$65,600/yr

Iowa FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 1,021Commercial: 22
Total Premiums$1.14M
Total Exposure$85.68M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 16.0%
16.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 1.9%
1.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 2.8%
2.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$90This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 50568$90
Buena Vista County$105

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 50568$106
Buena Vista County$102

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-02Listed for sale$289,000
2024-06-05Listing removed$297,500
2024-05-03Listed for sale$319,000
2000-09-15Sold$12,000

For Sale by Owner

AgentProperty Owner

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