1501 5th Ave E, Spencer, IA 51301 Property Records

Clay County property record for 1501 5th Ave E, Spencer, IA 51301

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 960 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size	0.207 acres (9,000 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$89,500 (Jul 2005)
Tax Bill	$2,152 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2017 Transfer Dec 2017 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`963607207012`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`963607207012`
Alternative APN	`64096360720701200`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	960 sqft Living Area
Basement Area	960 sqft
Finished Basement	675 sqft
Unfinished Basement	960 sqft
Flooring	Hardwood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1955
Effective Year Built	Effective 1955
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition 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

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Porch
Porch Area	140 sqft
Deck Area	224 sqft
Patio Area	492 sqft
Shed	1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1501 5TH AVE E
City	SPENCER
State	IA
Zip	51301-4554
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	19 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

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	1501 5TH AVE E, SPENCER, IA 51301-4554
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 27, 2017	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
Dec 21, 2017	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 20, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 20, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20052435
Deed Book / Page	2005 / 2435
Last Transfer Date	Dec 21, 2017
Transfer Doc	2017/3423
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2017: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	CLAY IA
Recording Date	Dec 27, 2017
Property Address	1501 5TH AVE E, SPENCER, IA 51301-4554
Document Number	2017/3423
Book / Page	2017 / 3423
Instrument Date	Dec 21, 2017
Instrument	2017 3423
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 11, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1501 5TH AVE E, SPENCER, IA 51301-4554

December 2017: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	CLAY IA
Recording Date	Dec 21, 2017
Property Address	1501 5TH AVE E, SPENCER, IA 51301-4554
Document Number	2017/3365
Book / Page	2017 / 3365
Instrument Date	Dec 15, 2017
Instrument	2017 3365
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 11, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1501 5TH AVE E, SPENCER, IA 51301-4554

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Clay County
Municipality	Spencer City
Unified School District	Spencer Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,152.00 (+6.53%)	$140,470 (+11.35%) Land $24,480 Building $115,990	$140,470 (+11.35%) Land $24,480 Building $115,990
2024	$2,020.00 (+7.1%)
2023		$126,150 (+17.79%) Land $17,140 Building $109,010	$126,150 (+17.79%) Land $17,140 Building $109,010
2022	$1,886.00	$107,100 Land $17,140 Building $89,960
2021			$107,100 Land $17,140 Building $89,960

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 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

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 363 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.

Nearby Properties on 5th Ave E

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures