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  • $259,000

    1705 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA 51301

    2beds
    2,132sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1945
    0.31 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $121/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    New lvp basement flooringCarpet upstairs replacedSprawling picturesque corner lotNewer vinyl windows throughoutFreshly painted exteriorSprinkler system addedNewer gas fireplace
    Modern Elegance Meets Classic Comfort! Step into a home where timeless details meet the clean lines you love! Situated on a sprawling, picturesque corner lot. This beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home is the definition of "home at last"! This home offers newer gas fireplace, several newer vinyl windows throughout, new LVP basement flooring, carpet upstairs replaced, epoxy floor in laundry area and garage floor, freshly painted exterior, sprinkler system added and lots of new landscaping for the perfect outdoor living! Experience a home where every detail has been thoughtfully considered.
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listed by:

    Kim Bates 712-260-7149,

    Bates Realty, LLC

    Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR,MLS#: 260493MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • 1/4 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Oven, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener Owned
      Features
      • Basement: Full
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Gas
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,658
      • Total interior livable area: 2,132 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,757
      • Finished area below ground: 375

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Attached
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Stories: 1.5
      Lot
      • Size: 0.31 Acres
      • Dimensions: 140' x 95'
      Details
      • Parcel number: 963607127007

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick, Wood Siding, Stick Built
      Condition
      • Year built: 1945

      Utilities & green energy

      • 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: $121/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $221,080
      • Annual tax amount: $3,376
      • Date on market: 5/20/2026

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/23/2026Contingent$259,000$121/sqft
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        5/20/2026Listed for sale$259,000+30.2%$121/sqft
        Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #260493 Report a problem
        11/16/2024Listing removed$199,000$93/sqft
        Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #210761 Report a problem
        11/16/2021Listing removed--
        Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #210761 Report a problem
        10/18/2021Pending sale$199,000$93/sqft
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        10/4/2021Price change$199,000-5.2%$93/sqft
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        7/28/2021Listed for sale$210,000+29.2%$98/sqft
        Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #210761 Report a problem
        6/26/2018Listing removed$162,500$76/sqft
        Source: Hometown Realty #18-316 Report a problem
        4/4/2018Pending sale$162,500$76/sqft
        Source: Hometown Realty #18-316 Report a problem
        3/19/2018Listed for sale$162,500$76/sqft
        Source: Hometown Realty #18-316 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$3,258 -1.7%$221,080
        2023$3,314 +11.4%$221,080 +17.5%
        2022$2,976 +14.9%$188,110 +7.2%
        2021$2,590 $175,540 +20.1%
        2020$2,590 +5.6%$146,140
        2019$2,452 +4.3%$146,140 +2.7%
        2018$2,352 $142,230 +5%
        2017$2,352 +1.6%$135,430
        2016$2,314 +10.6%$135,430 +9.6%
        2015$2,092 $123,560
        2014$2,092 -9.5%$123,560
        2013$2,312 +3.8%--
        2012$2,228 +10.8%--
        2011$2,010 +4.1%--
        2010$1,930 -7.6%--
        2009$2,088 +8.2%--
        2007$1,930 +4.4%--
        2005$1,848 --

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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: 51301

          Getting around

          51 / 100
          Somewhat Walkable
          49 / 100
          Somewhat Bikeable

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          • 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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