Clay County property record for 12 E 4th St, Spencer, IA 51301
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,000 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,050 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $28,570 (Apr 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,304 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 963618129013 |
| Primary APN | 963618129013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,000 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Material | Urethane Foam |
| Lot Area | 3,050 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 68396361812901300 |
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| Street Address | 12 E 4TH ST |
| City | SPENCER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51301-4027 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Local Zoning Code | CBD CENTRAL B |
| Legal Description | W 25' 4 B O.P. |
| Legal Range | 36 |
| Legal Township | 17 |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPENCER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 80200 |
Source: Clay County records, as of September 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 E 4TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4027 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Apr 6, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 6, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Clay County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Clay County |
| Municipality | Spencer City |
| Unified School District | Spencer Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $92,520 (+27.12%) Land $15,250 Building $77,270 | $92,520 (+27.12%) Land $15,250 Building $77,270 | |
| 2024 | $1,304.00 (+1.4%) | ||
| 2023 | $72,780 (+12.07%) Land $19,200 Building $53,580 | $72,780 (+12.07%) Land $19,200 Building $53,580 | |
| 2022 | $1,286.00 | $64,940 Land $19,200 Building $45,740 | |
| 2021 | $64,940 Land $19,200 Building $45,740 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 21, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2004–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2024 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SPENCER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY serves 11,325 people · EPA ID IA2171071 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 484 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spencer Municipal Utilities Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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