1505 5th Ave E, Spencer, IA 51301 Property Records

Clay County property record for 1505 5th Ave E, Spencer, IA 51301

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size0.207 acres (9,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$77,000 (Aug 2005)
Tax Bill$1,746 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN963607207011

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN963607207011
Alternative APN
  • 64096360720701100

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area960 sqft Living Area
Basement Area960 sqft
Unfinished Basement960 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area9,000 sqft (0.207 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1505 5TH AVE E
CitySPENCER
StateIA
Zip51301-4554
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description20 3 TRIPP
Legal Range36W
Legal Township96N
Legal Section7
Legal SubdivisionTRIPP'S ADDITION
JurisdictionCLAY IA
Township / Civil DivisionSPENCER
Census Block Group3
Census Block3017
Census Tract80200

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1505 5TH AVE E, SPENCER, IA 51301-4554
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 24, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 24, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20052862
Deed Book / Page2005 / 2862
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCLAY IA
Property Address1505 5TH AVE E, SPENCER, IA 51301-4554
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 28, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number2020/2403
DateAug 10, 2020
Book Page2020/2403
Instrument2020 2403
Lender
NameFARMERS TRUST & SAVINGS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueSep 1, 2035
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

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$1,746.00 (+7.51%) Homeowner's exemption$124,910 (+11.91%) Land $24,480 Building $100,430$124,910 (+11.91%) Land $24,480 Building $100,430
2024$1,624.00 (+6.84%)
2023$111,620 (+17.27%) Land $17,140 Building $94,480$111,620 (+17.27%) Land $17,140 Building $94,480
2022$1,520.00 Homeowner's exemption$95,180 Land $17,140 Building $78,040
2021$95,180 Land $17,140 Building $78,040

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 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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 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 363 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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