809 E 4th St, Spencer, IA 51301 Property Records

Clay County property record for 809 E 4th St, Spencer, IA 51301 · Last verified October 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1942
Square Footage1,657 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$84,000 (2024)
Tax Bill$2,564.00 (2024)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN963607482020
Alternative APN
  • 64096360748202000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Partial Baths2 Partial Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,657 sqft Living Area
1st Floor948 sqft 1st Floor
Attic Area427 sqft Attic
Basement Area1,230 sqft Basement
Game RoomGame Room
Stories1 Stories
Primary FlooringHardwood Flooring
Interior StructurePlaster Interior Structure
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1942
Architectural StyleCape Cod Style
Exterior MaterialVinyl Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Foundation TypeBlock Foundation
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialShingle Roof
Lot Area7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Depth X Width150 ft x 50 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage
Garage Area312 sqft Garage
Patio Area63 sqft Patio

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air Heating
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number64096360748202000
Street Address809 E 4TH ST
CitySPENCER
StateIA
Zip51301-5148
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description20 1 PALMER
Legal Range36
Legal Township17
Legal Section07
Legal SubdivisionPALMER'S SUBURBAN LOTS
JurisdictionCLAY IA
Minor Civil DivisionSPENCER
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2020
Census Tract80200

Owner

Source: Clay County records · APN 963607482020

Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-ownerVerified Secondary Owner
Mailing Address809 E 4TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-5148
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 20, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
COMMUNITY STATE BANK
Apr 11, 2005Deed of Trust, Mortgage
CITICORP TRUST BANK FSB
Sep 13, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
DLP BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 13, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 13, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 04, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2024 1865
Deed Book / Page2024 / 1865
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCLAY IA
Property Address809 E 4TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-5148
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 03, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number02017/1582
DateJun 20, 2017
Book Page2017/1582
Instrument1582
Lender
NameCOMMUNITY STATE BANK
TypeBank
AddressSPENCER, IA 51301
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term62 Months
DueAug 16, 2022

April 2005: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCLAY IA
Property Address809 E 4TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-5148
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 03, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number02005/1223
DateApr 11, 2005
Book Page2005/1223
Instrument2005 1223
Lender
NameCITICORP TRUST BANK FSB
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressWILMINGTON, DE 19808
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 12, 2035

September 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCLAY IA
Recording DateSep 13, 2024
Property Address809 E 4TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-5148
Document Number02024/1865
Book / Page2024 / 1865
Instrument DateSep 12, 2024
Instrument2024 1865
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 03, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$133.60
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address809 E 4TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-5148

Mortgage

Document Number0020241882
DateSep 13, 2024
Instrument2024 1882
Lender
NameDLP BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term62 Months
DueNov 09, 2029

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Clay County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$182,510 (+7.14%) Land $20,400 Building $162,110$182,510 (+7.14%) Land $20,400 Building $162,110
2024$2,564.00 (+10.71%)
2023$170,350 (+21.37%) Land $14,280 Building $156,070$170,350 (+21.37%) Land $14,280 Building $156,070
2022$2,316.00 Homeowner's exemption$140,360 Land $14,280 Building $126,080
2021$140,360 Land $14,280 Building $126,080

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Clay County (19041C), updated February 21, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

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