Welcome home to 912 5th Avenue West, a charming property that perfectly balances small-town comfort with modern convenience. Nestled in a quiet, established neighborhood in the heart of Spencer, this home is ready for its next chapter. You are just minutes away from local schools, beautiful parks, and Spencer's vibrant downtown. A welcoming exterior with a lovely yard space perfect for weekend BBQ, gardening, or letting the pets roam. Interior wood floors and natural light add warmth. The partial finished lower level has more counter and cabinet space, two non-conforming bedrooms and a stubbed in 3/4 bath that is ready for your finishes.
For sale
$130,000
912 5th Ave W, Spencer, IA 51301
4beds
1,148sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$113/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Partial finished lower levelInterior wood floorsNatural light add warmthWelcoming exterior
- 14 days |
- 1,007 |
- 33 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bob Bates 712-260-7148,
Bates Realty, LLC
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR,MLS#: 260525
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: 3/4 Basement, Main Floor Full Bath
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range/Stove, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Finished-Partial,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,496
- Total interior livable area: 1,148 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 748
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 54 x 132
Details
- Parcel number: 963712428009
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Frame/Wood, Stick Built
Condition
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IA
Location
- Region: Spencer
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $113/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $78,580
- Annual tax amount: $874
- Date on market: 5/27/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $130,000$113/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $944 -10.9% | $78,580 |
| 2023 | $1,060 +4.7% | $78,580 +13.8% |
| 2022 | $1,012 +8.1% | $69,050 +5.2% |
| 2021 | $936 | $65,630 +12.5% |
| 2020 | $936 +4.5% | $58,330 |
| 2019 | $896 +1.8% | $58,330 +1.6% |
| 2018 | $880 | $57,410 -3% |
| 2017 | $880 -20.7% | $59,200 |
| 2016 | $1,110 +0.9% | $59,200 +1% |
| 2015 | $1,100 | $58,610 |
| 2014 | $1,100 +0.4% | $58,610 |
| 2013 | $1,096 | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 51301
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAJohnson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-KDistance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Spencer Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 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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- Iowa
- Clay County
- Spencer
- 51301
- 912 5th Ave W



