Charming Historic Home with Modern Upgrades. Step into timeless elegance blended with modern convenience in this beautifully updated home. The main level features a spacious bedroom and a full bathroom complete with a custom tile shower and a classic clawfoot tub, perfect for relaxation. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, boasting custom cabinetry, quartz countertops and backsplash, farm sink, cooktop and double wall oven. Enjoy the drop zone off the side entrance equip with washer/dryer hookups and sink hookup. Upstairs, you'll find three additional bedrooms and two more full bathrooms, each featuring custom showers and vintage-inspired clawfoot tubs. The primary suite is a private retreat, with pocket doors leading to the en-suite bathroom. An additional laundry room upstairs adds everyday convenience. This home is rich with character and history, with original hardwood floors lovingly restored to their natural beauty. Every interior detail has been carefully updated to preserve its historic charm while enhancing modern functionality. The walk out basement has all new foundation that is ready to be finished. Outside, enjoy the spacious composite decking, ideal for entertaining or relaxing. A detached, insulated 3-car garage with water barrier concrete floor offers plenty of space for extra storage. The pole barn is equipped with water and electricity along with two newer priefert horse stalls each with custom fitted heavy professional mats.
Sold for $712,000 on 09/12/25
$712,000
4842 Highway F48 W, Newton, IA 50208
4beds
3.91Acres
Single Family Residence
Built in 1894
3.91 Acres Lot
$712,600 Zestimate®
$252/sqft
$2,340 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 22, 2025 at 05:58am
Listed by:
Alida Jo Anderson (515)681-2704,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Wendy Wagner 641-521-6839,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Alida Jo Anderson
RE/MAX Concepts
Jo Jenkins
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 722851
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,820
- Total interior livable area: 2,820 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Three Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 3.91 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0831100014
- Zoning: Res
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Rural
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Newton
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete