1609 5th Ave E, Spencer, IA 51301 Property Records

Clay County property record for 1609 5th Ave E, Spencer, IA 51301

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 992 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size0.206 acres (9,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$80,500 (Aug 2003)
Tax Bill$1,772 (2024)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN963607202018

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN963607202018
Alternative APN
  • 64096360720201800

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area992 sqft Living Area
Basement Area992 sqft
Finished Basement425 sqft
FlooringHardwood
Interior WallsPlaster
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable
Lot Area9,000 sqft (0.206 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area280 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Patio Area180 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number64096360720201800
Street Address1609 5TH AVE E
CitySPENCER
StateIA
Zip51301-2348
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSPENCER RESID
Legal Description14 2 TRIPP
Legal Range36
Legal Township17
Legal Section07
Legal SubdivisionTRIPP'S ADDITION
JurisdictionCLAY IA
Township / Civil DivisionSPENCER
Census Block Group3
Census Block3003
Census Tract80200

Owner

Source: Clay County records, as of September 29, 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1609 5TH AVE E, SPENCER, IA 51301-2348
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 1, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 1, 2003 · Amount on Record
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Clay County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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$136,890 (+13.23%) Land $24,480 Building $112,410$136,890 (+13.23%) Land $24,480 Building $112,410
2024$1,772.00 (+5.73%)
2023$120,900 (+16.17%) Land $17,140 Building $103,760$120,900 (+16.17%) Land $17,140 Building $103,760
2022$1,676.00 Homeowner's exemption$104,070 Land $17,140 Building $86,930
2021$104,070 Land $17,140 Building $86,930

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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