Clay County property record for 905 E 18th St, Spencer, IA 51301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,068 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.347 acres (15,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $72,000 (May 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,422 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Transfer Aug 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 963606476015 |
| Primary APN | 963606476015 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,068 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 252 sqft |
| Basement Area | 360 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 360 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,120 sqft (0.347 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 280 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 306 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 905 E 18TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SPENCER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51301-4737 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 50' X 300' IN SE COR W 1/2 E 1/2 SE SE L&I 6-96-36 & PARCELS J & K |
| Legal Range | 36W |
| Legal Township | 96N |
| Legal Section | 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | L & I |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPENCER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 80200 |
Source: Clay County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 905 E 18TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4737 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 23, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20061385 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2006 / 1385 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 14, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2006/1385 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 905 E 18TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4737 |
| Document Number | 2021/2660 |
| Book / Page | 2021 / 2660 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021 2660 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 905 E 18TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4737 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 905 E 18TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4737 |
| Document Number | 2021/2659 |
| Book / Page | 2021 / 2659 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021 2659 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 905 E 18TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4737 |
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 | $1,422.00 (+2.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $103,790 (+7.21%) Land $25,700 Building $78,090 | $103,790 (+7.21%) Land $25,700 Building $78,090 |
| 2024 | $1,386.00 (+4.05%) | ||
| 2023 | $96,810 (+14.53%) Land $20,560 Building $76,250 | $96,810 (+14.53%) Land $20,560 Building $76,250 | |
| 2022 | $1,332.00 Homeowner's exemption | $84,530 Land $20,560 Building $63,970 | |
| 2021 | $84,530 Land $20,560 Building $63,970 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1993–2024) |
| 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 | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 363 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 · 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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