Clay County property record for 1301 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA 51301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,543 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.244 acres (10,650 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $102,000 (Oct 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,584 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 963607177007 |
| Primary APN | 963607177007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,543 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 479 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,064 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,650 sqft (0.244 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 792 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 171 sqft |
| Patio Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1301 1ST AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | SPENCER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51301-4324 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 1/2 LOT 5; ALL 6 SQUIER'S RESURVEY & SUBDIV OF BLK 18 OF GRIFFIN & ADAMS ADD |
| Legal Range | 36W |
| Legal Township | 96N |
| Legal Section | 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | SQUIER'S RESURVEY |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPENCER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3032 |
| Census Tract | 80200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the North Grand Avenue Residential Historic District listed 2014 · 97 contributing resources · NRIS 14000212 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1301 1st Ave E is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2011.
Source: Clay County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1301 1ST AVE E, SPENCER, IA 51301-4324 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20112924 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2011 / 2924 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1301 1st Ave E was $2,584 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.7% from the year before.
Source: Clay County assessment roll, as of September 30, 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 | $2,584.00 (+5.73%) Homeowner's exemption | $194,250 Land $30,000 Building $164,250 | $194,250 Land $30,000 Building $164,250 |
| 2024 | $2,444.00 | ||
| 2023 | $176,590 (+16.22%) Land $24,000 Building $152,590 | $176,590 Land $24,000 Building $152,590 | |
| 2022 | $2,520.00 Homeowner's exemption | $151,950 Land $24,000 Building $127,950 | |
| 2021 | $151,950 Land $24,000 Building $127,950 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1301 1st Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 21, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1301 1st Ave E has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 451 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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