1623 2nd Ave E, Spencer, IA 51301 Property Records

Clay County property record for 1623 2nd Ave E, Spencer, IA 51301

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,465 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.161 acres (7,025 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$125,000 (Oct 2017)
Tax Bill	$2,206 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`963607132006`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`963607132006`
Alternative APN	`64096360713200600`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,465 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	812 sqft
Attic Area	365 sqft
Basement Area	812 sqft
Finished Basement	500 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Plaster
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Block
Roof Type	Gable
Lot Area	7,025 sqft (0.161 acres)
Garage Type	Mixed
Garage Area	728 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	126 sqft
Patio Area	126 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	64096360713200600
Street Address	1623 2ND AVE E
City	SPENCER
State	IA
Zip	51301-4446
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SPENCER RESID
Legal Description	1 8 CARLSEN'S SUB
Legal Range	36
Legal Township	17
Legal Section	07
Legal Subdivision	CARLSEN'S SUBDIVISION
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	CLAY IA
Township / Civil Division	SPENCER
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3009
Census Tract	80200

Owner

Source: Clay County records · APN 963607132006

Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1623 2ND AVE E, SPENCER, IA 51301-4446
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Verified Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 16, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 16, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 03, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2017 2697
Deed Book / Page	2017 / 2697
Record Updated	Jun 08, 2026

October 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CLAY IA
Recording Date	Oct 16, 2017
Property Address	1623 2ND AVE E, SPENCER, IA 51301-4446
Document Number	02017/2697
Book / Page	2017 / 2697
Instrument Date	Oct 12, 2017
Instrument	2017 2697
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 08, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount from Assessment
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1623 2ND AVE E, SPENCER, IA 51301-4446

Mortgage

Document Number	02017/2698
Date	Oct 16, 2017
Book Page	2017/2698
Instrument	2017 2698

Lender

Name	NORTHWEST BANK
Type	Bank
Address	SPENCER, IA 51301

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 01, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Clay County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 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

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		$155,240 (+12.63%) Land $20,000 Building $135,240	$155,240 (+12.63%) Land $20,000 Building $135,240
2024	$2,206.00 (+6.36%)
2023		$137,830 (+17.04%) Land $14,000 Building $123,830	$137,830 (+17.04%) Land $14,000 Building $123,830
2022	$2,074.00	$117,760 Land $14,000 Building $103,760
2021			$117,760 Land $14,000 Building $103,760

Flood & Wildfire

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

Flood

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Wildfire

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.

Internet Providers

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 326 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

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

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 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.