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$47,481$99 / 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 50How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $55,000 on Aug 17, 2026

512 8TH AVE W

SPENCER, IA 51301
1
Beds
2
Baths
480 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.
0.14 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$47K
$24K low$71K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$55,000 · Aug 17, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$464 (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.$30,310 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,710
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,340
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$30,310

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.0.14
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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

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
Fairview Park Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 1.1 mi
H
Spencer High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Spencer Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.5 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

512 8th Ave W 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 less than 98% of homes in Spencer 51301
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Spencer 51301
  • Among the smallest homes in Spencer 51301
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Clay County
  • Older than 84% 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
$53K$557K

This home is worth more than 2% 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$47,481
CheaperTypical $170,629Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$99
CheaperTypical $135Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area480 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,364 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 512 8th Ave W ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpencer 51301Clay County
Estimated valuepricier than$47,4812% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9923% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than480 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac8% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than191516% of homes22% of homes

About 512 8th Ave W

How much is 512 8th Ave W, Spencer, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 512 8th Ave W, Spencer, IA is $47,481 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $23,577 to $71,385. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 512 8th Ave W, Spencer, IA last sell?

512 8th Ave W, Spencer, IA last sold on Aug 17, 2026 for $55,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 512 8th Ave W, Spencer, IA?

512 8th Ave W, Spencer, IA has 1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 480 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 512 8th Ave W, Spencer, IA built?

512 8th Ave W, Spencer, IA was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 512 8th Ave W, Spencer, IA?

512 8th Ave W, Spencer, IA is assigned to Fairview Park Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Spencer High School (high), rated A-; 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 512 8th Ave W, Spencer, IA compare to other homes in Spencer 51301?

Among the 5,011 homes in Spencer 51301, it is worth more than 2% of them ($47,481 against a typical $170,629), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($99 against a typical $135), it is bigger than almost none of them (480 ft² against a typical 1,364 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1915 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Clay County, it is worth more than 3% 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 512 8th Ave W, Spencer, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 512 8th Ave W, Spencer, IA was $464. The county assessed it at $30,310.

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