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$152,754$131 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 82How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

2520 298TH ST

SPENCER, IA 51301
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,165 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$153K
$125K low$180K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$394 (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.$44,520 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,350
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$39,170
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$41,630
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$44,520

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyCLAY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
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.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 161 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

E
Graettinger-Terril Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 8.4 mi
M
Graettinger-Terril Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 16.8 mi
H
Graettinger-Terril High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 16.8 mi

District: Graettinger-Terril 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

2520 298th 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.

  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Clay County
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Spencer 51301
  • Older than 90% of homes in Spencer 51301

What homes are worth in Spencer 51301

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$52K$547K

This home is worth more than 42% 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.

Estimated value$152,754
CheaperTypical $170,974Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$131
CheaperTypical $134Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area1,165 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,358 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 2520 298th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpencer 51301Clay County
Estimated valuepricier than$152,75442% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13148% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than1,165 ft²36% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac72% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than190010% of homes16% of homes

About 2520 298th St

How much is 2520 298th St, Spencer, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2520 298th St, Spencer, IA is $152,754 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $125,237 to $180,271. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2520 298th St, Spencer, IA last sell?

2520 298th St, Spencer, IA last sold on Nov 25, 2014, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2520 298th St, Spencer, IA?

2520 298th St, Spencer, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,165 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 2520 298th St, Spencer, IA built?

2520 298th St, Spencer, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2520 298th St, Spencer, IA?

2520 298th St, Spencer, IA is assigned to Graettinger-Terril Elementary School (elementary); Graettinger-Terril Middle School (middle), rated D; Graettinger-Terril High School (high), rated D. All sit in Graettinger-Terril Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2520 298th St, Spencer, IA compare to other homes in Spencer 51301?

Among the 5,011 homes in Spencer 51301, it is worth more than 42% of them ($152,754 against a typical $170,974), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($131 against a typical $134), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,165 ft² against a typical 1,358 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1900 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Clay County, it is worth more than 49% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2520 298th St, Spencer, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2520 298th St, Spencer, IA was $394. The county assessed it at $44,520.

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