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Last sold for $115,000 on Jul 22, 2022

16 E 1ST ST

SPENCER, IA 51301
10 / 6
Baths
2,526 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$115,000 · Jul 22, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$610 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$116,040 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,450
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$107,590
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$86,670
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$116,040

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyCLAY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 30 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Spencer High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Fairview Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 1.1 mi
M
Spencer Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.2 mi

District: Spencer Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51301These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.15

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,636
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.80 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,520
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,070
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.30 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

16 E 1st St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Spencer 51301
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Clay County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Spencer 51301

How it measures up in Spencer 51301

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Spencer 51301.

Living area2,526 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,358 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 16 E 1st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpencer 51301Clay County
Living areabigger than2,526 ft²94% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac6% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than191516% of homes21% of homes

About 16 E 1st St

When did 16 E 1st St, Spencer, IA last sell?

16 E 1st St, Spencer, IA last sold on Jul 22, 2022 for $115,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 16 E 1st St, Spencer, IA?

16 E 1st St, Spencer, IA has 10 bathrooms, 2,526 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 16 E 1st St, Spencer, IA built?

16 E 1st St, Spencer, IA was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 16 E 1st St, Spencer, IA?

16 E 1st St, Spencer, IA is assigned to Spencer High School (high), rated B+; Fairview Park Elementary School (elementary); Spencer Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Spencer Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 16 E 1st St, Spencer, IA compare to other homes in Spencer 51301?

Among the 5,011 homes in Spencer 51301, it is bigger than 94% of them (2,526 ft² against a typical 1,358 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1915 against a typical 1958). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 16 E 1st St, Spencer, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16 E 1st St, Spencer, IA was $610. The county assessed it at $116,040.

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