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$127,911$63 / 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 75How 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

603 W 4TH ST

SPENCER, IA 51301
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,038 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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

$128K
$96K low$160K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,666 (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.$199,630 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$173,230
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$188,290
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$199,630

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.0.21
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.Deck · 192 ft²Patio · 192 ft²Porch · 144 ft²

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 · 1.0 mi
E
Fairview Park Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 1.1 mi
M
Spencer Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.4 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

603 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.

  • Worth less than 72% of homes in Spencer 51301
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Spencer 51301
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Spencer 51301
  • Older than 75% 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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$55K$564K

This home is worth more than 28% 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$127,911
CheaperTypical $170,566Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$63
CheaperTypical $136Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area2,038 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,358 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 603 W 4th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpencer 51301Clay County
Estimated valuepricier than$127,91128% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$636% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than2,038 ft²85% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac44% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than192525% of homes32% of homes

About 603 W 4th St

How much is 603 W 4th St, Spencer, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 603 W 4th St, Spencer, IA is $127,911 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $96,154 to $159,668. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 603 W 4th St, Spencer, IA last sell?

603 W 4th St, Spencer, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 603 W 4th St, Spencer, IA?

603 W 4th St, Spencer, IA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,038 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 603 W 4th St, Spencer, IA built?

603 W 4th St, Spencer, IA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 603 W 4th St, Spencer, IA?

603 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 603 W 4th St, Spencer, IA compare to other homes in Spencer 51301?

Among the 5,011 homes in Spencer 51301, it is worth more than 28% of them ($127,911 against a typical $170,566), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($63 against a typical $136), it is bigger than 85% of them (2,038 ft² against a typical 1,358 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1925 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Clay County, it is worth more than 35% 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 603 W 4th St, Spencer, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 603 W 4th St, Spencer, IA was $2,666. The county assessed it at $199,630.

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