Clay County property record for 515 E 5th St, Spencer, IA 51301
| Property Type | Warehouse, Storage |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,590 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,503 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $470 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 963607454010 |
| Primary APN | 963607454010 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,590 sqft Gross Area |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 5,503 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Water Source | Commercial |
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| Street Address | 515 E 5TH ST |
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| City | SPENCER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51301-5020 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Warehouse, Storage |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 HIGHWA |
| Legal Description | PT LOTS 1 & 2 PT BLK 6 3RD RY ADD 71' X 74' BEING PARCEL J |
| Legal Range | 36W |
| Legal Township | 96N |
| Legal Section | 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | RAILWAY 3RD ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPENCER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| 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 | 314 4TH ST SW, SPENCER, IA 51301-6212 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 2019/12 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 515 E 5TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-5020 |
| Document Number | 2019/12 |
| Book / Page | 2019 / 12 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 410 ADAIR ST, GRISWOLD, IA 51535-8023 |
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 | $470.00 (+30.56%) | $30,670 (+36.31%) Land $7,430 Building $23,240 | $30,670 (+36.31%) Land $7,430 Building $23,240 |
| 2024 | $360.00 (-1.64%) | ||
| 2023 | $22,500 (+8.33%) Land $9,320 Building $13,180 | $22,500 (+8.33%) Land $9,320 Building $13,180 | |
| 2022 | $366.00 | $20,770 Land $9,320 Building $11,450 | |
| 2021 | $20,770 Land $9,320 Building $11,450 |
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 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2004–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2024 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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: 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 371 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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