Welcome home to this charming 1½-story Cape Cod offering 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with plenty of space to enjoy inside and out! The open-concept living and dining area creates a warm, inviting atmosphere that’s perfect for everyday living or entertaining. The main floor features a spacious bedroom and a convenient ¾ bathroom. Upstairs, you’ll find two additional Large bedrooms and an updated full bathroom. The finished lower level offers a cozy family room, laundry area, and ample storage space. Step outside to enjoy the large, fully fenced backyard, ideal for kids, pets, gardening, or relaxing evenings. The 2 car attached garage is perfect for al your toys. This home is full of character and ready for its next owner!
For sale
Price cut: $5K (8/11)
$229,900
1315 1st Ave W, Spencer, IA 51301
3beds
1,622sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$142/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished lower levelLaundry areaWarm inviting atmosphereLarge fully fenced backyardAmple storage spaceCozy family room
- 18 days |
- 665 |
- 20 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kari Stave PRIM:712-363-2691,
EXIT Realty Midwest- Spencer/Emmetsburg
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR,MLS#: 260880
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Boiler
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range/Stove, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished-Partial,Block,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,290
- Total interior livable area: 1,622 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,442
- Finished area below ground: 180
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 65Z150
Details
- Parcel number: 963607152014
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IA
Location
- Region: Spencer
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $142/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $215,070
- Annual tax amount: $2,880
- Date on market: 7/28/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Price change | $229,900-2.1%$142/sqft |
Source:  Iowa Great Lakes BOR #260880 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $234,900+41.5%$145/sqft |
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #260880 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2020 | Sold | $166,000-1.8%$102/sqft |
Source: EXIT Realty solds #6378804887495890124 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2020 | Pending sale | $169,000$104/sqft |
Source: EXIT Realty Midwest- Spencer #20-550 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2020 | Listed for sale | $169,000+40.8%$104/sqft |
Source: EXIT Realty Midwest- Spencer #20-550 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2013 | Sold | $120,000+0.1%$74/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2013 | Listed for sale | $119,900$74/sqft |
Source: Hometown Realty #11943 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,880 +3.8% | $215,070 +8.3% |
| 2024 | $2,774 +1.9% | $198,540 |
| 2023 | $2,722 +5.3% | $198,540 +19% |
| 2022 | $2,586 +6.3% | $166,790 +6.2% |
| 2021 | $2,432 | $157,110 +11.4% |
| 2020 | $2,432 +38.2% | $141,010 |
| 2019 | $1,760 +1.7% | $141,010 +35% |
| 2018 | $1,730 | $104,490 +6.2% |
| 2017 | $1,730 +2.9% | $98,380 |
| 2016 | $1,682 -5.1% | $98,380 -4.6% |
| 2015 | $1,772 | $103,150 |
| 2014 | $1,772 -1.6% | $103,150 |
| 2013 | $1,800 +3.2% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,744 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 51301
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAFairview Park Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-2Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Spencer Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Spencer High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Spencer
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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