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$195,534$101 / 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 79How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

2979 252ND AVE

SPENCER, IA 51301
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,934 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.
0.63 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
13
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$196K
$154K low$237K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,066 (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.$201,590 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,220
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$192,370
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$192,970
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$201,590

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.0.63
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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.Deck · 336 ft²Patio · 532 ft²Porch · 208 ft²

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 SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 8.5 mi
M
Graettinger-Terril Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 16.9 mi
H
Graettinger-Terril High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 16.9 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

2979 252nd Ave 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.

  • Worth more than 67% of homes in Clay County
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Spencer 51301
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Spencer 51301
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Spencer 51301
  • Older than 76% 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.

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$48K$526K

This home is worth more than 63% 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$195,534
CheaperTypical $163,189Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$101
CheaperTypical $128Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area1,934 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,366 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.63 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 2979 252nd Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpencer 51301Clay County
Estimated valuepricier than$195,53463% of homes67% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10130% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than1,934 ft²82% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.63 ac83% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than192024% of homes30% of homes

About 2979 252nd Ave

How much is 2979 252nd Ave, Spencer, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2979 252nd Ave, Spencer, IA is $195,534 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $153,753 to $237,315. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2979 252nd Ave, Spencer, IA last sell?

2979 252nd Ave, Spencer, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2979 252nd Ave, Spencer, IA?

2979 252nd Ave, Spencer, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,934 square feet of living space and a 0.63-acre lot.

When was 2979 252nd Ave, Spencer, IA built?

2979 252nd Ave, Spencer, IA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2979 252nd Ave, Spencer, IA?

2979 252nd Ave, Spencer, IA is assigned to Graettinger-Terril Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Graettinger-Terril Middle School (middle), rated C; Graettinger-Terril High School (high), rated C. All sit in Graettinger-Terril Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2979 252nd Ave, Spencer, IA compare to other homes in Spencer 51301?

Among the 5,011 homes in Spencer 51301, it is worth more than 63% of them ($195,534 against a typical $163,189), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($101 against a typical $128), it is bigger than 82% of them (1,934 ft² against a typical 1,366 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.63 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1920 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Clay County, it is worth more than 67% 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 2979 252nd Ave, Spencer, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2979 252nd Ave, Spencer, IA was $2,066. The county assessed it at $201,590.

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