Clay County property record for 2972 252nd Ave, Spencer, IA 51301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,052 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.216 acres (9,408 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,256 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 973615352001 |
| Primary APN | 973615352001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,052 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Manufactured |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,408 sqft (0.216 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 96 ft deep x 98 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 2972 252ND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SPENCER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51301-7578 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 MULTI- |
| Legal Description | N 97.5' 6-7 9 O.P. N 65' 8-9 9 O.P. & N 1/2 OF S 65' OF 8-9 9 O.P. N 97.5' 6-7 9 O.P. |
| Legal Range | 36W |
| Legal Township | 97N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | MEADOW |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 80100 |
2972 252nd Ave, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Clay County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3775 280TH AVE, DICKENS, IA 51333-7508 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2972 252nd Ave was $1,256, down 1.4% from the year before.
Source: Clay County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Clay County |
| Unified School District | Graettinger-Terril Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,256.00 (-1.41%) | $107,000 Land $5,060 Building $101,940 | $107,000 Land $5,060 Building $101,940 |
| 2024 | $1,274.00 | ||
| 2023 | $103,750 (+27.71%) Land $5,060 Building $98,690 | $103,750 Land $5,060 Building $98,690 | |
| 2022 | $1,138.00 | $81,240 Land $5,060 Building $76,180 | |
| 2021 | $81,240 Land $5,060 Building $76,180 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2972 252nd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 21, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 2972 252nd Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Premier Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Verizon.
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