1409 2nd Ave E, Spencer, IA 51301 Property Records

Clay County property record for 1409 2nd Ave E, Spencer, IA 51301

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 750 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size0.16 acres (6,950 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$884 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN963607141010

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN963607141010

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area750 sqft Living Area
Basement Area375 sqft
Unfinished Basement375 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1915
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1915
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,950 sqft (0.16 acres)
Lot Dimensions139 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area240 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch
Porch Area120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1409 2ND AVE E
CitySPENCER
StateIA
Zip51301-4442
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description4 16 CARLSEN'S SUB
Legal Range36W
Legal Township96N
Legal Section7
Legal SubdivisionCARLSEN'S SUBDIVISION
JurisdictionCLAY IA
Township / Civil DivisionSPENCER
Census Block Group3
Census Block3083
Census Tract80200

Owner

Source: Clay County records, as of September 1, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1409 2ND AVE E, SPENCER, IA 51301-4442
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 26, 2009
Deed SaleMay 26, 2009
Deed Document Number20091826
Deed Book / Page2009 / 1826
Last Transfer DateMay 18, 2020
Transfer Doc2020/1287
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCLAY IA
Recording DateMay 19, 2020
Property Address1409 2ND AVE E, SPENCER, IA 51301-4442
Document Number2020/1287
Book / Page2020 / 1287
Instrument DateMay 18, 2020
Instrument2020 1287
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 28, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1409 2ND AVE E, SPENCER, IA 51301-4442

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Clay County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyClay County
MunicipalitySpencer City
Unified School DistrictSpencer Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$884.00 (+13.33%)$57,790 (+18.49%) Land $20,000 Building $37,790$57,790 (+18.49%) Land $20,000 Building $37,790
2024$780.00 (+3.72%)
2023$48,770 (+14.32%) Land $14,000 Building $34,770$48,770 (+14.32%) Land $14,000 Building $34,770
2022$752.00$42,660 Land $14,000 Building $28,660
2021$42,660 Land $14,000 Building $28,660

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 21, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSPENCER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY
serves 11,325 people · EPA ID IA2171071
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJan 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 326 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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