Clay County property record for 700 3rd Ave E, Spencer, IA 51301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,168 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,542 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 963607413006 |
| Primary APN | 963607413006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,168 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 560 sqft |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 560 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| 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 |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 700 3RD AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | SPENCER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51301-4408 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 10 17 COLLEGE |
| Legal Range | 36W |
| Legal Township | 96N |
| Legal Section | 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE ADDITION |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPENCER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 80200 |
Source: Clay County records, as of September 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 700 3RD AVE E, SPENCER, IA 51301-4408 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Property Address | 700 3RD AVE E, SPENCER, IA 51301-4408 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 002023/608 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Book Page | 2023/608 |
| Instrument | 2023 608 |
| Name | NORTHWEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Apr 15, 2033 |
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 | $1,542.00 (-10.5%) Homeowner's exemption | $111,620 (+4.7%) Land $17,500 Building $94,120 | $111,620 (+4.7%) Land $17,500 Building $94,120 |
| 2024 | $1,723.00 (+6.42%) | ||
| 2023 | $106,610 (+18.28%) Land $13,500 Building $93,110 | $106,610 (+18.28%) Land $13,500 Building $93,110 | |
| 2022 | $1,619.00 Homeowner's exemption | $90,130 Land $13,500 Building $76,630 | |
| 2021 | $90,130 Land $13,500 Building $76,630 |
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 | 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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