Clay County property record for 917 E 5th St, Spencer, IA 51301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,652 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 963607480020 |
| Primary APN | 963607480020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,120 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,900 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 917 E 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SPENCER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51301-5028 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 1/2 5 3 PALMERS ALL 6 3 PALMERS |
| Legal Range | 36W |
| Legal Township | 96N |
| Legal Section | 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | PALMER'S SUBURBAN LOTS |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPENCER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| 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 | 14412 COUNTY ROAD 116, MERRIFIELD, MN 56465-4134 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 18, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 2010/0440 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Property Address | 917 E 5TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-5028 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
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 | $1,652.00 (+5.22%) | $107,920 (+9.99%) Land $25,730 Building $82,190 | $107,920 (+9.99%) Land $25,730 Building $82,190 |
| 2024 | $1,570.00 (+5.94%) | ||
| 2023 | $98,120 (+16.57%) Land $19,850 Building $78,270 | $98,120 (+16.57%) Land $19,850 Building $78,270 | |
| 2022 | $1,482.00 | $84,170 Land $19,850 Building $64,320 | |
| 2021 | $84,170 Land $19,850 Building $64,320 |
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 | 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 371 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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