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$68,335$74 / 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 69How 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
Last sold for $134,000 on Sep 19, 2023

608 E 1ST ST

SPENCER, IA 51301
2
Beds
1
Baths
924 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.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1895
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
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

$68K
$47K low$90K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$134,000 · Sep 19, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,254 (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.$92,820 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,740
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$61,080
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$82,830
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$92,820

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCLAY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (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.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

Transaction History(1)

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

608 E 1st 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 95% of homes in Spencer 51301
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Spencer 51301
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Clay County
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Spencer 51301
  • Among the oldest 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$522K

This home is worth more than 5% 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$68,335
CheaperTypical $170,433Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$74
CheaperTypical $134Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area924 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,360 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1895
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 608 E 1st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpencer 51301Clay County
Estimated valuepricier than$68,3355% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7410% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than924 ft²16% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac68% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than1895almost no homesalmost no homes

About 608 E 1st St

How much is 608 E 1st St, Spencer, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 608 E 1st St, Spencer, IA is $68,335 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $46,886 to $89,784. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 608 E 1st St, Spencer, IA last sell?

608 E 1st St, Spencer, IA last sold on Sep 19, 2023 for $134,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 608 E 1st St, Spencer, IA?

608 E 1st St, Spencer, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 924 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 608 E 1st St, Spencer, IA built?

608 E 1st St, Spencer, IA was built in 1895, making it 131 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 608 E 1st St, Spencer, IA?

608 E 1st St, Spencer, IA is assigned to Spencer High School (high), rated A-; Spencer Middle School (middle), rated B-; Fairview Park Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Spencer Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 608 E 1st St, Spencer, IA compare to other homes in Spencer 51301?

Among the 5,011 homes in Spencer 51301, it is worth more than 5% of them ($68,335 against a typical $170,433), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($74 against a typical $134), it is bigger than 16% of them (924 ft² against a typical 1,360 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1895 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Clay County, it is worth more than 10% 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 608 E 1st St, Spencer, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 608 E 1st St, Spencer, IA was $1,254. The county assessed it at $92,820.

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