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Historic Mixed-Use Commercial Building | Former Salvation Army Citadel | 219 North 2nd Avenue West | Newton, IA 219 North 2nd Avenue West, Newton, IA 50208
Shopping Center / Retail
Mixed Use
Property Description
Originally gifted by Fred L. Maytag to the Salvation Army in 1928, this historic downtown Newton landmark has long served as a backdrop to the city’s most meaningful moments—community dances, performances, gatherings, and quiet moments of connection. Set just off the courthouse square, the building’s brick façade and soaring interior spaces speak not only to its architectural significance, but to its enduring role in the life of the town. For nearly a century, it welcomed neighbors through its doors—offering not just shelter, but purpose, presence, and pride. Today, it waits patiently for its next chapter. With its grand rooms, original character, and deep sense of place, this property invites a new vision: a jazz lounge wrapped in velvet and brass, a wedding venue steeped in candlelight and story, an artist’s studio, a cultural hub, or something entirely unexpected. This is more than a building—it is an inheritance of memory and meaning, ready to be reawakened by someone bold enough to imagine what comes next.
Area Description
Newton puts your investment on the fast track—literally. The city sits just 30 minutes east of downtown Des Moines on I-80 and within a quick hop of I-35 and DSM International Airport, giving tenants same-day reach to every major market in Central Iowa.
As the county seat of Jasper County (pop. ≈ 15,600), Newton anchors a micropolitan area large enough for serious workforce depth yet nimble enough to keep operating costs in check.
The local economy is more than a one-industry pony. Top employers such as Newton Community School District (466 employees), Hy-Vee (248), Walmart (240), MercyOne Newton (232), and Graphic Packaging (166) create stable daytime traffic and diversified demand for office, retail, and light-industrial space.
Downtown is buzzing with fresh capital: Newton Main Street surpassed $20 million in private investment in 2025, sparking façade rehabs, new restaurants, and upper-story loft conversions around the historic courthouse square.
On the logistics front, the city locked in state funding for the new Newton Rail Park in June 2025, adding rail-served acreage two miles east of downtown—prime for distribution and advanced manufacturing users.
Lifestyle perks sweeten the yield. Iowa Speedway’s sold-out NASCAR Cup and IndyCar weekends draw 30,000+ fans and pump roughly $100 million into Central Iowa each summer, while Legacy Plaza’s craft-beer scene and easy trail access keep employees and visitors hanging around after hours.
Bottom line: Newton offers interstate speed, rail optionality, and a revitalized Main Street vibe—all within a half-hour of Iowa’s capital city. That mix makes this address a magnet for tenants chasing convenience, talent, and authentic downtown character.
Highlights
Maytag Citadel (1928) — 8,067 SF Neo-Classical landmark. Built by F. L. Maytag for the Salvation Army, it’s a contributing resource in the Newton Downtown Historic District.
Main-and-Main location. Sits less than a block off the courthouse square—prime foot traffic for cafés, Legacy Plaza, and revitalized Main Street retail.
Value-add pricing. Listed at $29 / SF versus the $216 / SF average for Iowa retail assets—serious spread to market.
Flexible C-Commercial zoning. Retail, office, venue, studio/loft, or mixed-use all pencil under the city’s C code (Buyer responsible for verification of use restrictions and zoning compliance).
Interstate speed. Property sits just south of I-80 and 30 min east of Des Moines, giving tenants same-day reach to Central Iowa markets.
Downtown momentum. Newton Main Street topped $20 M in private investment (2025); the Newton Rail Park landed state funding in June 2025; and sold-out NASCAR Cup weekends (30 k seats) inject ~$100 M into the local economy each summer.
Bottom line: a historic, under-priced jewel in a downtown that’s already revving its economic engines—ready for the next bold play.
Full Address: 219 North 2nd Avenue West, Newton, IA 50208
Listing Type: FOR SALE
Status: Active
Zoning: C & R
Region: M-WN
County: Jasper County
Property ID: 4083971
Has Sewer: Yes
Has Water: Yes
Has Electric: Yes
Has Waste: Yes
Has Broadband: Yes
Has Gas: Yes
Building Sf: 8,067
Parcel Num: 0834113002
Number Buildings: 1
Year Built: 1920
Tenancy Type: Multi-Tenant
Maytag Citadel (1928) — 8,067 SF Neo-Classical landmark. Built by F. L. Maytag for the Salvation Army, it’s a contributing resource in the Newton Downtown Historic District. Main-and-Main location. Sits less than a block off the courthouse square—prime foot traffic for cafés, Legacy Plaza, and revitalized Main Street retail. Value-add pricing. Listed at $29 / SF versus the $216 / SF average for Iowa retail assets—serious spread to market. Flexible C-Commercial zoning. Retail, office, venue, studio/loft, or mixed-use all pencil under the city’s C code (Buyer responsible for verification of use restrictions and zoning compliance). Interstate speed. Property sits just south of I-80 and 30 min east of Des Moines, giving tenants same-day reach to Central Iowa markets. Downtown momentum. Newton Main Street topped $20 M in private investment (2025); the Newton Rail Park landed state funding in June 2025; and sold-out NASCAR Cup weekends (30 k seats) inject ~$100 M into the local economy each summer. Bottom line: a historic, under-priced jewel in a downtown that’s already revving its economic engines—ready for the next bold play.