Clay County property record for 811 E 12th St, Spencer, IA 51301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 896 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,566 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 963607279009 |
| Primary APN | 963607279009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 896 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 896 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 811 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SPENCER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51301-4946 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 60' 3 1 MORRIS MEADOWS |
| Legal Range | 36W |
| Legal Township | 96N |
| Legal Section | 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORRIS MEADOWS |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPENCER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3039 |
| 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 | 811 E 12TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4946 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 3, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 3, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20231336 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2023 / 1336 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 811 E 12TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4946 |
| Document Number | 02023/1336 |
| Book / Page | 2023 / 1336 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023 1336 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $183.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 811 E 12TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4946 |
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 | $1,566.00 (+6.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $113,090 (+10.73%) Land $21,420 Building $91,670 | $113,090 (+10.73%) Land $21,420 Building $91,670 |
| 2024 | $1,472.00 (-4.04%) | ||
| 2023 | $102,130 (+17.27%) Land $16,520 Building $85,610 | $102,130 (+17.27%) Land $16,520 Building $85,610 | |
| 2022 | $1,534.00 | $87,090 Land $16,520 Building $70,570 | |
| 2021 | $87,090 Land $16,520 Building $70,570 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% 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 231 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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