Classic 1950's ranch with original hardwood floors. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, a DIY enthusiast, or looking to downsize without losing garage and storage space, this home is a fit! Spread out and enjoy room on this spacious corner lot with space for everything. The basement rec room is ready for your design ideas to make it shine. Vinyl siding and vinyl windows already installed for a low maintenance exterior.
For sale
$157,900
1601 3rd Ave E, Spencer, IA 51301
2beds
1,352sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$117/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original hardwood floorsSpacious corner lotVinyl sidingVinyl windows
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Listed by:
Kim Bates 712-260-7149,
Bates Realty, LLC
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR,MLS#: 260595
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,904
- Total interior livable area: 1,352 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 952
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 150
Details
- Parcel number: 963607133026
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Concrete
Condition
- Year built: 1950
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: $117/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $135,490
- Annual tax amount: $1,784
- Date on market: 6/9/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $157,900$117/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,800 -1% | $135,490 |
| 2023 | $1,818 +7.7% | $135,490 +17.3% |
| 2022 | $1,688 -6.8% | $115,500 +8.1% |
| 2021 | $1,812 | $106,890 -1.1% |
| 2020 | $1,812 +15.9% | $108,070 |
| 2019 | $1,564 +1.8% | $108,070 +11.4% |
| 2018 | $1,536 | $97,020 +7.6% |
| 2017 | $1,536 +4.9% | $90,150 |
| 2016 | $1,464 +16.4% | $90,150 +13.9% |
| 2015 | $1,258 | $79,150 |
| 2014 | $1,258 -2.5% | $79,150 |
| 2013 | $1,290 +2.9% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,254 +8.1% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,160 +4.5% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,110 +3.2% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,076 +8.2% | -- |
| 2007 | $994 +5.1% | -- |
| 2005 | $946 | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 51301
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAFairview Park Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-2Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Spencer Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 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
- 1601 3rd Ave E





