7 E 17th St, Spencer, IA 51301 Property Records

Clay County property record for 7 E 17th St, Spencer, IA 51301

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,746 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.207 acres (9,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$255,000 (Jun 2026)
Tax Bill$3,714 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2026 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN963607127004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN963607127004

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths3 Half Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,746 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,020 sqft
Basement Area765 sqft
Finished Basement360 sqft
Unfinished Basement765 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area9,000 sqft (0.207 acres)
Lot Dimensions60 ft deep x 150 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area672 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch
Porch Area130 sqft
Patio Area528 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address7 E 17TH ST
CitySPENCER
StateIA
Zip51301-4350
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionS 60' OF SW 2 G & A
Legal Range36W
Legal Township96N
Legal Section7
Legal SubdivisionG & A 1ST ADDITION
JurisdictionCLAY IA
Township / Civil DivisionSPENCER
Census Block Group3
Census Block3007
Census Tract80200

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the North Grand Avenue Residential Historic District
listed 2014 · 97 contributing resources · NRIS 14000212

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Clay County records, as of September 1, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1705 1ST AVE E, SPENCER, IA 51301-4341
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 26, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 26, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 6, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20261534
Deed Book / Page2026 / 1534
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCLAY IA
Recording DateJun 26, 2026
Property Address7 E 17TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4350
Document Number0000001534
Book / Page2026 / 1534
Instrument DateJun 19, 2026
Instrument20261534
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 20, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$41,127.20
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1705 1ST AVE E, SPENCER, IA 51301-4341

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Clay County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyClay County
MunicipalitySpencer City
Unified School DistrictSpencer Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,714.00 (+0.98%)$242,560 (+5.56%) Land $31,390 Building $211,170$242,560 (+5.56%) Land $31,390 Building $211,170
2024$3,678.00 (+6.73%)
2023$229,790 (+17.48%) Land $31,390 Building $198,400$229,790 (+17.48%) Land $31,390 Building $198,400
2022$3,446.00$195,600 Land $31,390 Building $164,210
2021$195,600 Land $31,390 Building $164,210

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 21, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSPENCER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY
serves 11,325 people · EPA ID IA2171071
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJan 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 326 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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