Clay County property record for 1408 4th Ave E, Spencer, IA 51301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 858 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,002 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 963607207008 |
| Primary APN | 963607207008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 858 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 858 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 858 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Patio |
| Patio Area | 247 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1408 4TH AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | SPENCER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51301-4544 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 8 3 TRIPP |
| Legal Range | 36W |
| Legal Township | 96N |
| Legal Section | 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRIPP'S ADDITION |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPENCER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 80200 |
Source: Clay County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1408 4TH AVE E, SPENCER, IA 51301-4544 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,002.00 (-16.92%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $125,800 (+18.31%) Land $24,480 Building $101,320 | $125,800 (+18.31%) Land $24,480 Building $101,320 |
| 2024 | $1,206.00 (-1.23%) | ||
| 2023 | $106,330 (+15.82%) Land $17,140 Building $89,190 | $106,330 (+15.82%) Land $17,140 Building $89,190 | |
| 2022 | $1,221.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $91,810 Land $17,140 Building $74,670 | |
| 2021 | $91,810 Land $17,140 Building $74,670 |
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
| 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.
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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