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Last sold for $240,000 on Apr 3, 2023

17 W 4TH ST

SPENCER, IA 51301
0
Baths
4,048 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.
2,300 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1916
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.$240,000 · Apr 3, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,812 (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.$145,230 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$133,730
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$118,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$145,230

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
CountyCLAY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Urethane
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

H
Spencer High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Fairview Park Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 0.9 mi
M
Spencer Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.1 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

17 W 4th 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Spencer 51301
  • Among the smallest lots in Spencer 51301
  • Older than 83% 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 area4,048 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,368 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size2,300 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 17 W 4th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpencer 51301Clay County
Living areabigger than4,048 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than2,300 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than191617% of homes22% of homes

About 17 W 4th St

When did 17 W 4th St, Spencer, IA last sell?

17 W 4th St, Spencer, IA last sold on Apr 3, 2023 for $240,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 W 4th St, Spencer, IA?

17 W 4th St, Spencer, IA has 4,048 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 17 W 4th St, Spencer, IA built?

17 W 4th St, Spencer, IA was built in 1916, making it 110 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 17 W 4th St, Spencer, IA?

17 W 4th St, Spencer, IA is assigned to Spencer High School (high), rated A-; Fairview Park Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Spencer Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Spencer Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 W 4th St, Spencer, IA compare to other homes in Spencer 51301?

Among the 5,011 homes in Spencer 51301, it is bigger than almost all of them (4,048 ft² against a typical 1,368 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (2,300 ft² against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1916 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 17 W 4th St, Spencer, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 W 4th St, Spencer, IA was $2,812. The county assessed it at $145,230.

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