Clay County property record for 1608 4th Ave E, Spencer, IA 51301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.206 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,914 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Transfer Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 963607202008 |
| Primary APN | 963607202008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 275 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.206 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 256 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 64096360720200800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1608 4TH AVE E |
| City | SPENCER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51301-2345 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SPENCER RESID |
| Legal Description | 9 2 TRIPP |
| Legal Range | 36 |
| Legal Township | 17 |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRIPP'S ADDITION |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPENCER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 80200 |
Source: Clay County records · APN 963607202008
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1608 4TH AVE E, SPENCER, IA 51301-2345 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 15, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FARMERS TRUST & SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 15, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 02022/2434 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2022 / 2434 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 02023/2057 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1608 4TH AVE E, SPENCER, IA 51301-2345 |
| Document Number | 02023/2057 |
| Book / Page | 2023 / 2057 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023 2057 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 06, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1608 4TH AVE E, SPENCER, IA 51301-2345 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1608 4TH AVE E, SPENCER, IA 51301-2345 |
| Document Number | 02022/2434 |
| Book / Page | 2022 / 2434 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 08, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022 2434 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 06, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $231.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | PO BOX 56, TARKIO, MO 64491-0056 |
| Document Number | 02022/2435 |
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| Date | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2022/2435 |
| Instrument | 2022 2435 |
| Name | FARMERS TRUST & SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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Source: Clay County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Clay County |
| Municipality | Spencer City |
| Unified School District | Spencer Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $170,590 (+11.23%) Land $24,480 Building $146,110 | $170,590 (+11.23%) Land $24,480 Building $146,110 | |
| 2024 | $2,914.00 (+11.01%) | ||
| 2023 | $153,370 (+18.5%) Land $17,140 Building $136,230 | $153,370 (+18.5%) Land $17,140 Building $136,230 | |
| 2022 | $2,625.00 Homeowner's exemption | $129,430 Land $17,140 Building $112,290 | |
| 2021 | $129,430 Land $17,140 Building $112,290 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 21, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spencer Municipal Communications Utility Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AMG Technology Investment Group, LTD Broadband, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 363 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | SPENCER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY serves 11,325 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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