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

Clay County property record for 703 E 7th St, Spencer, IA 51301

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,070 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.094 acres (4,100 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$50,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill$1,306 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2018 Mortgage
Jul 2020 Mortgage
+ 6 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN963607435020

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN963607435020

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,070 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area312 sqft
Basement Area582 sqft
Unfinished Basement312 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area4,100 sqft (0.094 acres)
Lot Dimensions82 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area360 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch
Porch Area120 sqft
Patio Area180 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address703 E 7TH ST
CitySPENCER
StateIA
Zip51301-4902
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 7 EXC N 60' 10 2ND COLLEGE ADDITION
Legal Range36W
Legal Township96N
Legal Section7
Legal SubdivisionCOLLEGE 2ND ADDITION
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionCLAY IA
Township / Civil DivisionSPENCER
Census Block Group3
Census Block3079
Census Tract80200

Owner

Source: Clay County records, as of June 2, 2026

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address4065 200TH AVE, SPENCER, IA 51301-7530
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 15, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
FARMERS TRUST & SAVINGS BANK
Jul 21, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
NORTHWEST BANK
Oct 2, 2025Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
LEIGHTON STATE BANK
Sep 9, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 1, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Sep 16, 2021Affidavit, Transfer
Oct 23, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
Aug 21, 2020Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
NORTHWEST BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 23, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 23, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 21, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20203258
Deed Book / Page2020 / 3258
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCLAY IA
Property Address703 E 7TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4902
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000002018/0000000371
DateFeb 15, 2018
Book Page0000002018/0000000371
Lender
NameFARMERS TRUST & SAVINGS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCLAY IA
Property Address703 E 7TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4902
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number02020/2149
DateJul 21, 2020
Book Page2020/2149
Instrument2020 2149
Lender
NameNORTHWEST BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

October 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCLAY IA
Recording DateOct 2, 2025
Property Address703 E 7TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4902
Document Number02025/2337
Book / Page2025 / 2337
Instrument DateOct 1, 2025
Instrument2025 2337
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$129.60
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1215 JENKINS AVE, GREENVILLE, IA 51343-8003

Mortgage

Document Number0020252338
DateOct 2, 2025
Instrument2025 2338
Lender
NameLEIGHTON STATE BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

September 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCLAY IA
Recording DateSep 9, 2025
Property Address703 E 7TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4902
Document Number02025/2135
Book / Page2025 / 2135
Instrument DateSep 9, 2025
Instrument2025 2135
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address601 E 8TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4811

March 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCLAY IA
Recording DateMar 1, 2024
Property Address703 E 7TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4902
Document Number002024/356
Book / Page2024 / 356
Instrument DateFeb 16, 2024
Instrument2024 356
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 17, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address301 E 10TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4515

September 2021: Affidavit, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit
JurisdictionCLAY IA
Recording DateSep 16, 2021
Property Address703 E 7TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4902
Document Number02021/2935
Book / Page2021 / 2935
Instrument DateSep 16, 2021
Instrument2021 2935
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

October 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCLAY IA
Recording DateOct 23, 2020
Property Address703 E 7TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4902
Document Number02020/3258
Book / Page2020 / 3258
Instrument DateOct 23, 2020
Instrument2020 3258
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2025

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$79.20
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address501 E 10TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4817

August 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCLAY IA
Recording DateAug 21, 2020
Property Address703 E 7TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4902
Document Number02020/2528
Book / Page2020 / 2528
Instrument DateAug 10, 2020
Instrument2020 2528
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2025

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$42.40
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1705 E 4TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-5133
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number2020252920202529
DateAug 21, 2020
Instrument2020 252920202529
Lender
NameNORTHWEST BANK
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

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$1,306.00$87,950 (+7.89%) Land $13,650 Building $74,300$87,950 (+7.89%) Land $13,650 Building $74,300
2024$1,306.00 (+9.38%)
2023$81,520 (+20.27%) Land $10,530 Building $70,990$81,520 (+20.27%) Land $10,530 Building $70,990
2022$1,194.00$67,780 Land $10,530 Building $57,250
2021$67,780 Land $10,530 Building $57,250

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 RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 371 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
1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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