Clay County property record for 2974 252nd Ave, Spencer, IA 51301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,032 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.333 acres (14,521 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,672 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 973615352009 |
| Primary APN | 973615352009 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,032 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 612 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,521 sqft (0.333 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 364 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 2974 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 | S 32.5' 6-9 9 O.P. & 10 9 O.P. & VAC ALLEY BETWEEN |
| Legal Range | 36W |
| Legal Township | 97N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | LANGDON |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | MEADOW |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 80100 |
2974 252nd Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2023.
Source: Clay County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2974 252ND AVE, SPENCER, IA 51301-7578 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 3, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001774 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2974 252nd Ave was $1,672 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.6% 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 | $1,672.00 (+0.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $153,410 Land $5,990 Building $147,420 | $153,410 Land $5,990 Building $147,420 |
| 2024 | $1,662.00 | ||
| 2023 | $145,550 (+29.31%) Land $5,990 Building $139,560 | $145,550 Land $5,990 Building $139,560 | |
| 2022 | $1,452.00 Homeowner's exemption | $112,560 Land $5,990 Building $106,570 | |
| 2021 | $112,560 Land $5,990 Building $106,570 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2974 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 2974 252nd Ave is low, with less than 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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