Clay County property record for 2978 252nd Ave, Spencer, IA 51301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,896 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.528 acres (23,040 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,498 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 973615352007 |
| Primary APN | 973615352007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,896 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 23,040 sqft (0.528 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Old Parcel Number | 04097361535200700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2978 252ND AVE |
| City | SPENCER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51301-7578 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 MULTI-FAMILY |
| Legal Description | 11-15 9 O.P. |
| Legal Range | 36 |
| Legal Township | 97 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | LANGDON |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | MEADOW |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 80100 |
2978 252nd Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2015.
Source: Clay County records, as of September 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2978 252ND AVE, SPENCER, IA 51301-7578 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 0002015436 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Clay County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $142,050 Land $9,190 Building $132,860 | $142,050 Land $9,190 Building $132,860 | |
| 2024 | $1,498.00 | ||
| 2023 | $132,110 Land $9,190 Building $122,920 | $132,110 Land $9,190 Building $122,920 | |
| 2022 | $1,314.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2978 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 2978 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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