Clay County property record for 2979 252nd Ave, Spencer, IA 51301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,934 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.626 acres (27,264 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,066 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 973615351008 |
| Primary APN | 973615351008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,934 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 832 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 27,264 sqft (0.626 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 192 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 3,512 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 13 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Deck Area | 336 sqft |
| Patio Area | 532 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 2979 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 | 27-30 8 O.P. |
| Legal Range | 36W |
| Legal Township | 97N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | MEADOW |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3045 |
| Census Tract | 80100 |
2979 252nd Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Clay County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2979 252ND AVE, SPENCER, IA 51301-7578 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2979 252nd Ave was $2,066 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.5% 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 | $2,066.00 (-0.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $201,590 Land $9,220 Building $192,370 | $201,590 Land $9,220 Building $192,370 |
| 2024 | $2,076.00 | ||
| 2023 | $192,970 (+36.08%) Land $9,220 Building $183,750 | $192,970 Land $9,220 Building $183,750 | |
| 2022 | $1,862.00 Homeowner's exemption | $141,810 Land $9,220 Building $132,590 | |
| 2021 | $141,810 Land $9,220 Building $132,590 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2979 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 2979 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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