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Last sold for $247,500 on Jun 6, 2022

502 8TH ST SW

SPENCER, IA 51301
0
Baths
5,112 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$247,500 · Jun 6, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,214 (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.$340,520 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,520
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$312,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$279,540
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$340,520

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.14 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.26
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

H
Spencer High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
E
Fairview Park Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 1.8 mi
M
Spencer Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.9 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

502 8th St Sw 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 Clay County
  • Newer than 79% of homes in Clay County

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 area5,112 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,358 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 78% of homes nearby

How 502 8th St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpencer 51301Clay County
Living areabigger than5,112 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac60% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than198078% of homes79% of homes

About 502 8th St Sw

When did 502 8th St Sw, Spencer, IA last sell?

502 8th St Sw, Spencer, IA last sold on Jun 6, 2022 for $247,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 502 8th St Sw, Spencer, IA?

502 8th St Sw, Spencer, IA has 5,112 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 502 8th St Sw, Spencer, IA built?

502 8th St Sw, Spencer, IA was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 502 8th St Sw, Spencer, IA?

502 8th St Sw, 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 502 8th St Sw, 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 (5,112 ft² against a typical 1,358 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 78% of them (1980 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 502 8th St Sw, Spencer, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 502 8th St Sw, Spencer, IA was $5,214. The county assessed it at $340,520.

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