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200 1st Avenue E Overview
- Time on Site:
- 145 days
- Visits:
- 582
Constructed in 1920, this historic building served as the former headquarters of the Newton Daily News and remains a key part of the Newton Downtown Historic District. The 12,000-square-foot, two-story brick & concrete structure includes office space, a warehouse, and a 7,280-square-foot basement in a prime downtown location. Designed in the Classical Revival style, the building features a rectangular form, flat concrete roof, raised main level (main floor is also concrete), and decorative poured concrete accents on the entry surround, windowsills, and roofline coping. Windows along the south and west facades provide abundant natural light to both levels. The building has been modified over time to support Newton’s evolving communications industry, including interior alterations in 1962, a concrete block addition in 1969, and an annex added in 1984. The building stands as a lasting symbol of Newton’s architectural and media history.
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200 1st Avenue E Facts & Features
- Type Commercial
- Sq. ft. 10,790
- Price/Sq.ft. $23
- Lot 0.33 Acres
Details
General
Association/HOA
- Association: false
School Information
- School District: Newton
Building Information
- Year Built: 1920
Location/Region
- County Or Parish: Jasper
- MLS Area Major: Newton
- Postal City: Newton
Rent/Lease Information
- Lease Considered: false
Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: 7774.0
General Information
- Listing Terms: Cash,Conventional
- Parcel Number: 0834139004
- Property Sub Type: Retail
- Property Type: Commercial Sale
- Zoning: CBD
Interior
Beds/Baths
- Bathrooms Full: 0
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
- Bathrooms Total: 0
- Bedrooms Total: 0
Building Interior
- Building Area Total: 10790.0
General Information
Exterior
Lot Information
- Lot Size Acres: 0.3333
- Lot Size Area: 0.3333
- Lot Size Dimensions: 110X132
- Lot Size Square Feet: 14520.0
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Water Source: Public
Building Exterior/Construction
- Construction Materials: Block,See Remarks
General Information
- Sewer: Public Sewer
200 1st Avenue E Neighborhood
Community
50208 (Newton) Demographics
42
Median Age
123
Population Density (per sq. mile)
27%
College Educated
$51,428
Estimated Median Income
5,613
Estimated Total Home Owners
2,332
Estimated Total Renters
71% / 29%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
2
Estimated Average Household Size
Schools
School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.200 1st Avenue E Monthly Cost
200 1st Avenue E Market Data
Based on the last 30 days in this zip code
$270,569
Average List Price
$176
Average Price per Square Foot
24
Properties Sold
107
Average Days on Market
176
Properties for Sale
200 1st Avenue E History
| Date | Value | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 2/4/2026Source: Des Moines Area | February 04, 2026 |
Joe Henry Listing Agent |
| 11/21/2025Source: Des Moines Area | Closed |
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| 10/25/2025Source: Des Moines Area | Pending |
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| 10/25/2025Source: Des Moines Area | Active |
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| 9/23/2025Source: Des Moines Area | Pending |
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| 9/13/2025Source: Des Moines Area | $225,000 -4.3% |
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| 4/21/2025Source: Des Moines Area | $235,000 -11.3% |
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| 9/20/2024Source: Des Moines Area | September 20, 2024 |
Listing provided courtesy of Iowa Realty South- MLS# 733840
Contact Information: 515-453-5576
Contact Information: 515-453-5576