5664 Island Avenue Overview
- Time on Site:
- 287 days
- Visits:
- 1,863
Located northeast of Newton, Iowa, in Jasper County, this classic brick home sits offers over 4,000 square feet of living space on 7.97 acres - ideal for relaxed country living. With 5 bedrooms and 3.75 bathrooms, there’s room to spread out, gather, and make the space your own. Multiple living areas add flexibility, including a large family room with built-ins, a formal dining room with a fireplace, and a comfortable, light-filled sitting room with patio access that create easy flow for daily life and entertaining. The kitchen is a stand-out with an open, functional workspace, ready for everyday life or entertaining those larger get-togethers, and featuring an island, gas cooktop, double ovens, stainless steel appliances, and nearby laundry. Upstairs includes four bedrooms and three bathrooms, highlighted by a generous primary suite with marble-look tile floors, double vanity, soaking tub, porcelain shower, and walk-in closet. The lower level adds even more usable space with an egress bedroom, colorful glass doors, and rooms that adapt easily for guests, hobbies, or work-from-home needs. Outside, enjoy wide-open views, patio space, a detached 2+ car garage, and the quiet that comes with rural living, all while remaining a short drive from Newton or Grinnell. As a unique finishing note, this home also carries real historical significance, having once served as a stop along the Underground Railroad, adding depth and character to an already special property.
5664 Island Avenue Facts & Features
- Type Farm/Ranch
- Sq. ft. 4,289
- Price/Sq.ft. $207
- Lot 7.97 Acres
Details
General
Association/HOA
- Association: false
School Information
- School District: Newton
Building Information
- Year Built: 1857
Location/Region
- County Or Parish: Jasper
- MLS Area Major: Newton
- Postal City: Newton
Rent/Lease Information
- Lease Considered: false
Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: 8205.21
General Information
- Listing Terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Parcel Number: 0919400005
- Property Sub Type: Residential
- Property Type: Residential
- Senior Community: false
- Zoning: Ag
Interior
Parking Information
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Garage: true
Beds/Baths
- Bathrooms Full: 1
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- Bathrooms Three Quarter: 3
- Bathrooms Total: 5
- Bedrooms Total: 5
Building Interior
- Below Grade Finished Area: 441.0
- Building Area Total: 4289.0
General Information
- Appliances: Built-In Oven,Dryer,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer
- Fireplace: true
- Fireplaces Total: 2
- Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood,Tile
- Foundation Details: Block,Brick/Mortar,Poured,Stone
- Interior Features: Dining Area,Separate/Formal Dining Room,Window Treatments
- Laundry Features: Main Level
- Levels: Two
- Living Area: 4289.0
- Stories: 2
Exterior
Parking Information
- Parking Features: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
Lot Information
- Lot Size Acres: 7.97
- Lot Size Area: 7.97
- Lot Size Square Feet: 347173.0
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Road Surface Type: Gravel
- Water Source: Rural
Building Exterior/Construction
- Architectural Style: Two Story
- Attached Garage: false
- Construction Materials: Brick,See Remarks
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered,Deck
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
General Information
- Exterior Features: Deck
- Sewer: Septic Tank
5664 Island Avenue Neighborhood
Community
50208 (Newton) Demographics
Schools
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5664 Island Avenue Market Data
Based on the last 30 days in this zip code
5664 Island Avenue History
| Date | Value | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2026Source: Des Moines Area | $889,000 -2.7% |
Toni Peska Listing Agent |
| 3/4/2026Source: Des Moines Area | $914,000 -3.2% |
Toni Peska Listing Agent |
| 10/30/2025Source: Des Moines Area | $944,000 -2.6% |
Toni Peska Listing Agent |
| 9/15/2025Source: Des Moines Area | September 15, 2025 |
Toni Peska Listing Agent |
Contact Information: 641-417-8484