Clay County property record for 1308 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA 51301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,976 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.244 acres (10,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,336 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 963607178003 |
| Primary APN | 963607178003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,976 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 780 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| 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 | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 234 sqft |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Patio Area | 322 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1308 1ST AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | SPENCER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51301-4323 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 1/2 8 17 CARLSEN'S SUB 9 17 CARLSEN'S SUB |
| Legal Range | 36W |
| Legal Township | 96N |
| Legal Section | 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARLSEN'S SUBDIVISION |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPENCER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3029 |
| Census Tract | 80200 |
1308 1st Ave E is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Clay County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1308 1ST AVE E, SPENCER, IA 51301-4323 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Property Address | 1308 1ST AVE E, SPENCER, IA 51301-4323 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000002018/0000001373 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 2018 |
| Book Page | 0000002018/0000001373 |
| Instrument | 000000001373 |
| Name | NORTHWEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 116 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2028 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1308 1st Ave E was $3,336 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5% 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 | $3,336.00 (+5.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $228,700 Land $30,000 Building $198,700 | $228,700 Land $30,000 Building $198,700 |
| 2024 | $3,176.00 | ||
| 2023 | $208,630 (+18.42%) Land $24,000 Building $184,630 | $208,630 Land $24,000 Building $184,630 | |
| 2022 | $2,948.00 Homeowner's exemption | $176,180 Land $24,000 Building $152,180 | |
| 2021 | $176,180 Land $24,000 Building $152,180 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1308 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 1308 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 |
|---|
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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