21 W 1st Street | Spencer, IA Value-add opportunity in Spencer! This 6-plex offers strong upside for an investor ready to complete renovations and increase cash flow. The property has been partially remodeled, with 2 of the 6 units currently rented, providing immediate income. The remaining 4 units offer the ability to renovate, lease up, and significantly improve overall returns. With improvements already underway, much of the heavy lifting has been started, allowing the next owner to step in and finish the project. Conveniently located near downtown Spencer amenities, this is a prime opportunity for investors looking to build equity and increase long-term cash flow.
For sale
$175,000
21 W 1st St, Spencer, IA 51301
5beds
4,308sqft
Est.:
Multi Family
Built in 1949
-- sqft lot
$169,800 Zestimate®
$41/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 39 days |
- 175 |
- 5 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 24, 2026 at 06:46am
Listed by:
Nic Madsen 712-540-6562,
Gateway Real Estate Advisors
Source: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR,MLS#: 831915
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,308
- Total interior livable area: 4,308 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,192
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 5,227.2 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 19041963618134010
- Zoning: res
- Zoning description: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Condition
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Spencer
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $41/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $3,989
- Price range: $175K - $175K
- Date on market: 2/24/2026
- Tenant pays: Water, Electricity, Gas
Estimated market value
$169,800
$161,000 - $178,000
$1,224/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $175,000-16.7%$41/sqft |
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| 5/17/2022 | Listing removed | $210,000$49/sqft |
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| 3/16/2022 | Listed for sale | $210,000+45.8%$49/sqft |
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| 6/26/2020 | Listing removed | $144,000$33/sqft |
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| 6/10/2020 | Price change | $144,000-6.5%$33/sqft |
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| 5/3/2020 | Price change | $154,000-2.5%$36/sqft |
Source: Hometown Realty #19-1640 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2019 | Listed for sale | $158,000$37/sqft |
Source: Hometown Realty #19-1640 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,092/mo
Principal & interest
$920
Property taxes
$172
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 51301
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Spencer Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 7/10Spencer High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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