Simple & Sensible – This bungalow-style home offers an affordable opportunity with the peace of mind of several major updates already completed. The 704 sq. ft. layout includes one bedroom, one full bath, a bonus office, and a functional kitchen and living area. Recent improvements in 2025 include a new furnace, central air conditioning, water heater, and breaker box. Outside, you'll find a detached 2-car garage and additional storage shed. Property is being sold AS IS.
For sale
$60,000
510 E 5th St, Spencer, IA 51301
1beds
704sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$85/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Central air conditioningNew furnaceAdditional storage shedBreaker boxBonus officeWater heaterOne bedroom
- 22 days |
- 400 |
- 19 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kelly Bierl PRIM:712-260-5711,
Hometown Realty
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR,MLS#: 260867
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Main
Porch
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range/Stove, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Main Floor Bedrooms
- Basement: Unfinished,Block,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,408
- Total interior livable area: 704 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 704
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 142
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 963607458003
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Other, Wood Siding, Frame/Wood, Stick Built
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
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: $85/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $67,360
- Annual tax amount: $1,910
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $60,000$85/sqft |
Source:  Iowa Great Lakes BOR #260867 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $460 -15.1% | $67,360 +10.2% |
| 2024 | $542 -22.3% | $61,130 |
| 2023 | $698 +11.5% | $61,130 +17.8% |
| 2022 | $626 -5.7% | $51,910 +9.4% |
| 2021 | $664 | $47,440 +0.7% |
| 2020 | $664 +14.1% | $47,120 |
| 2019 | $582 +2.1% | $47,120 +8.2% |
| 2018 | $570 | $43,550 +5.6% |
| 2017 | $570 +4% | $41,230 |
| 2016 | $548 | $41,230 -0.2% |
| 2015 | $548 | $41,300 |
| 2014 | $548 +4.6% | $41,300 |
| 2013 | $524 -0.4% | -- |
| 2012 | $526 -1.9% | -- |
| 2011 | $536 +5.1% | -- |
| 2010 | $510 -0.4% | -- |
| 2009 | $512 +8.5% | -- |
| 2007 | $472 +7.3% | -- |
| 2005 | $440 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 51301
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAFairview Park Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-2Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Spencer Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Spencer High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 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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