Clay County property record for 502 E 18th St, Spencer, IA 51301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,176 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,694 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 963607203001 |
| Primary APN | 963607203001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,176 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,428 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,071 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,071 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,600 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 96 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 502 E 18TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SPENCER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51301-4630 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 7 1 ELMWOOD |
| Legal Range | 36W |
| Legal Township | 96N |
| Legal Section | 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELMWOOD ADDITION |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPENCER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| 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 | 502 E 18TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4630 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 11, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 002022/626 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 502 E 18TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4630 |
| Document Number | 002022/626 |
| Book / Page | 2022 / 626 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022 626 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 502 E 18TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4630 |
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 | $3,694.00 (-1.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $252,140 (+3.58%) Land $33,790 Building $218,350 | $252,140 (+3.58%) Land $33,790 Building $218,350 |
| 2024 | $3,734.00 (+7.61%) | ||
| 2023 | $243,420 (+18.23%) Land $27,030 Building $216,390 | $243,420 (+18.23%) Land $27,030 Building $216,390 | |
| 2022 | $3,470.00 | $205,880 Land $27,030 Building $178,850 | |
| 2021 | $205,880 Land $27,030 Building $178,850 |
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 363 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GigFire, Nextlink, Verizon.
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