Clay County property record for 308 E 12th St, Spencer, IA 51301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,020 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,990 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2025 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 963607257003 |
| Primary APN | 963607257003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,020 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 43 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 560 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 308 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SPENCER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51301-4532 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 5 8 FAIRVIEW |
| Legal Range | 36W |
| Legal Township | 96N |
| Legal Section | 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRVIEW ADDITION |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPENCER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3049 |
| Census Tract | 80200 |
Source: Clay County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 96, SAC CITY, IA 50583-0096 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025726 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Property Address | 308 E 12TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4532 |
| Document Number | 002025/726 |
| Book / Page | 2025 / 726 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025 726 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $167.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | PO BOX 96, SAC CITY, IA 50583-0096 |
| Document Number | 0002025798 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025 798 |
| Name | IOWA STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Clay County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Clay County |
| Municipality | Spencer City |
| Unified School District | Spencer Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,990.00 (+6.76%) | $129,950 (+11.64%) Land $17,200 Building $112,750 | $129,950 (+11.64%) Land $17,200 Building $112,750 |
| 2024 | $1,864.00 (+6.51%) | ||
| 2023 | $116,400 (+17.2%) Land $12,040 Building $104,360 | $116,400 (+17.2%) Land $12,040 Building $104,360 | |
| 2022 | $1,750.00 | $99,320 Land $12,040 Building $87,280 | |
| 2021 | $99,320 Land $12,040 Building $87,280 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 21, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SPENCER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY serves 11,325 people · EPA ID IA2171071 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| 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, 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 451 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spencer Municipal Utilities Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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