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$70,934$49 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 72How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $125,500 on Dec 18, 2018

298 HATCH ST

NEWTON, IA 50208
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,440 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.43 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1938
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$71K
$51K low$91K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$125,500 · Dec 18, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,344 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$212,250 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,670
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$199,580
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$174,590
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$212,250

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyJASPER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.43
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Steel Frame
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 384 ft²Porch · 216 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Thomas Jefferson Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.6 mi
H
Newton High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
M
Berg Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.2 mi

District: Newton Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50208These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,240
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.130 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,306
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,505
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

298 Hatch St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 98% of homes in Newton 50208
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Newton 50208
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Newton 50208
  • Older than 67% of homes in Jasper County

What homes are worth in Newton 50208

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$69K$529K

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Newton 50208.

How it measures up in Newton 50208

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newton 50208.

Estimated value$70,934
CheaperTypical $184,099Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$49
CheaperTypical $154Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,440 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,256 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.43 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1938
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 298 Hatch St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewton 50208Jasper County
Estimated valuepricier than$70,9342% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$49almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,440 ft²62% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.43 ac73% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than193834% of homes33% of homes

About 298 Hatch St

How much is 298 Hatch St, Newton, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 298 Hatch St, Newton, IA is $70,934 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $50,943 to $90,925. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 298 Hatch St, Newton, IA last sell?

298 Hatch St, Newton, IA last sold on Dec 18, 2018 for $125,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 298 Hatch St, Newton, IA?

298 Hatch St, Newton, IA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,440 square feet of living space and a 0.43-acre lot.

When was 298 Hatch St, Newton, IA built?

298 Hatch St, Newton, IA was built in 1938, making it 88 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 298 Hatch St, Newton, IA?

298 Hatch St, Newton, IA is assigned to Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Newton High School (high), rated C; Berg Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Newton Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 298 Hatch St, Newton, IA compare to other homes in Newton 50208?

Among the 7,269 homes in Newton 50208, it is worth more than 2% of them ($70,934 against a typical $184,099), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($49 against a typical $154), it is bigger than 62% of them (1,440 ft² against a typical 1,256 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.43 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1938 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Jasper County, it is worth more than 2% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 298 Hatch St, Newton, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 298 Hatch St, Newton, IA was $2,344. The county assessed it at $212,250.

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