921 E 9th St, Spencer, IA 51301 Property Records

Clay County property record for 921 E 9th St, Spencer, IA 51301

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 960 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.195 acres (8,520 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$85,000 (Jan 2021)
Tax Bill$1,688 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Mortgage
Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN963607431016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN963607431016

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area960 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area468 sqft
Basement Area492 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialAsbestos
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable
Lot Area8,520 sqft (0.195 acres)
Lot Dimensions142 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area288 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Patio Area180 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address921 E 9TH ST
CitySPENCER
StateIA
Zip51301-4747
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description14 & W 10' 15 6 2ND COLLEGE
Legal SubdivisionCOLLEGE 2ND ADDITION
JurisdictionCLAY IA
Township / Civil DivisionSPENCER
Census Block Group3
Census Block3057
Census Tract80200

Owner

Source: Clay County records · APN 963607431016

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address921 E 9TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4747
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 01, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · USDA Mortgage
USDA
Jan 22, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
NORTHWEST BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJan 22, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 22, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 10, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021 0194
Deed Book / Page2021 / 194
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2026

December 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCLAY IA
Property Address921 E 9TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4747
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 24, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address921 E 9TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4747

Mortgage

Document Number02023/2744
DateDec 01, 2023
Book Page2023/2744
Instrument2023 2744
Lender
NameUSDA
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressSAINT LOUIS, MO 63120
Agreement
TypeUSDA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term326 Months
DueFeb 01, 2051

January 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCLAY IA
Recording DateJan 22, 2021
Property Address921 E 9TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4747
Document Number002021/194
Book / Page2021 / 194
Instrument DateDec 28, 2020
Instrument2021 0194
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 01, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$135.20
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address921 E 9TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301-4747

Mortgage

Document Number002021/195
DateJan 22, 2021
Book Page2021/195
Instrument2021 0195
Lender
NameNORTHWEST BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 01, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

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$118,500 (+12.35%) Land $24,000 Building $94,500$118,500 (+12.35%) Land $24,000 Building $94,500
2024$1,688.00 (+6.7%)
2023$105,470 (+17.48%) Land $16,800 Building $88,670$105,470 (+17.48%) Land $16,800 Building $88,670
2022$1,582.00$89,780 Land $16,800 Building $72,980
2021$89,780 Land $16,800 Building $72,980

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 21, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spencer Municipal Communications Utility
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Mediacom Communications
Cable
1,000 / 50
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AMG Technology Investment Group, LTD Broadband, Verizon.

Based on FCC filings for 231 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemSPENCER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY
serves 11,325 people
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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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