Clay County property record for 421 E 8th St, Spencer, IA 51301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,059 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $83,250 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,122 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 963607410012 |
| Primary APN | 963607410012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,059 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 364 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 364 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,100 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 421 E 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SPENCER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51301-4509 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 12 13 COLLEGE |
| Legal Range | 36W |
| Legal Township | 96N |
| Legal Section | 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE ADDITION |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPENCER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3063 |
| Census Tract | 80200 |
Source: Clay County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 E 8TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4509 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20052097 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2005 / 2097 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Property Address | 421 E 8TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4509 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2019/2377 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Book Page | 2019/2377 |
| Instrument | 2377 |
| Name | NORTHWEST BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2034 |
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 | $1,122.00 (+7.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $84,220 (+11.99%) Land $20,000 Building $64,220 | $84,220 (+11.99%) Land $20,000 Building $64,220 |
| 2024 | $1,040.00 (+8.11%) | ||
| 2023 | $75,200 (+18.52%) Land $14,000 Building $61,200 | $75,200 (+18.52%) Land $14,000 Building $61,200 | |
| 2022 | $962.00 Homeowner's exemption | $63,450 Land $14,000 Building $49,450 | |
| 2021 | $63,450 Land $14,000 Building $49,450 |
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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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: 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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