Discover the potential of this unique property! Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, enclosed front porch, this home offers flexibility and options. Convert back to a spacious single-family home, or maintain the upper level as an income producing rental unit - the choice is yours! Bonus of a heated 3 car detached garage that offers the dual opportunity of propane or wood burning heat to stay warm in the winter while working on your projects. Also offers a 14' door for your extra large toys. Whether you're looking for a place to call home or a smart investment, this property has it all.
Sold for $160,000 on 09/26/25
$160,000
720 3rd Ave E, Spencer, IA 51301
3beds
1,566sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$159,400 Zestimate®
$102/sqft
$1,609 Estimated rent
Home value
$159,400
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,609/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 26, 2025 at 10:55am
Listed by:
Kim Bates PRIM:712-260-7149,
Northwest Iowa Realty
Bought with:
Bryan Sebastian, S65753
Northwest Iowa Realty
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR,MLS#: 251027
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Main Floor 3/4 Bath, Upper Level Bath
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Stove, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Natural Woodwork
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,758
- Total interior livable area: 1,566 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,566
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Concrete, Detached
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 6,969 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 142
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 963607413001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Steel Siding, Frame/Wood, Stick Built
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Fuses
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Spencer
- Subdivision: IA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/26/2025 | Sold | $160,000-5.9%$102/sqft |
Source:  Iowa Great Lakes BOR #251027 | ||
| 9/17/2025 | Pending sale | $169,950$109/sqft |
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #251027 | ||
| 9/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $169,950$109/sqft |
Source:  Iowa Realty #251027 | ||
| 8/26/2025 | Contingent | $169,950$109/sqft |
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #251027 | ||
| 8/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $169,950$109/sqft |
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #251027 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,362 -7.8% | $114,140 |
| 2023 | $1,478 +15.1% | $114,140 +18.7% |
| 2022 | $1,284 -5% | $96,190 +14.2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 51301
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAFairview Park Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-2Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Spencer Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Spencer High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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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