Clay County property record for 1306 3rd Ave W, Spencer, IA 51301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 2 ba · 704 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,955 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Feb 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $866 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 963607152003 |
| Primary APN | 963607152003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 704 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 512 sqft |
| Basement Area | 256 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 100 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 256 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Shotgun |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,955 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1306 3RD AVE W |
|---|---|
| City | SPENCER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51301-3511 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 15' 3 9 TUTTLE ALL 4 9 TUTTLE |
| Legal Range | 36W |
| Legal Township | 96N |
| Legal Section | 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | TUTTLE'S ADDITION |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPENCER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 80301 |
1306 3rd Ave W is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2024.
Source: Clay County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 806 28TH ST, 73, MILFORD, IA 51351-7402 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012320 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2012 / 320 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 4, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 02024/2207 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1306 3RD AVE W, SPENCER, IA 51301-3511 |
| Document Number | 02024/2207 |
| Book / Page | 2024 / 2207 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 4, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024 2207 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 806 28TH ST TRLR 73, 73, MILFORD, IA 51351-7402 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1306 3rd Ave W was $866, up 7.2% 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 | $866.00 (+7.18%) | $56,510 Land $20,700 Building $35,810 | $56,510 Land $20,700 Building $35,810 |
| 2024 | $808.00 | ||
| 2023 | $50,510 (+12.32%) Land $15,970 Building $34,540 | $50,510 Land $15,970 Building $34,540 | |
| 2022 | $792.00 | $44,970 Land $15,970 Building $29,000 | |
| 2021 | $44,970 Land $15,970 Building $29,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1306 3rd Ave W 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.
Wildfire risk around 1306 3rd Ave W is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 326 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GigFire, Nextlink, Verizon.
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