$90,000
$17K PRICE DROP

309 E 1st St Spencer, IA 51301

Estimated payment $573/month

Total Views 40,806
2 Beds
1 Bath
879 Sq Ft
$102 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Spencer Middle School Rated 9+
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

Perfect Starter Home for First-Time Buyers! This cozy one-level home offers classic cottage charm with modern updates, including a new furnace and hot water heater (2024). The layout features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and a basement with potential for added living space. Structurally sound and move-in ready--just add your personal touches! Includes a detached garage, storage shed and a manageable yard. Affordable living with room to grow! Make your MOVE today!

Listing Agent

Lori Black

EXIT Realty Midwest- Spencer/Emmetsburg License #S32043 Listed on: 09/29/2025

EXIT Realty Midwest- Spencer/Emmetsburg

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,106

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 4,840 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 44 x 110

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Shared Driveway

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 879 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Window Treatments
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 963618205014

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,106

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

4,840 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Attached: No
  • Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Main Floor Bedrooms, Washer/Dryer Hkups, Window Coverings
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom Description: Main Floor Full Bath
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Material: Concrete Block
  • Basement Style: Full
  • Dining Room: Combine with Kitchen
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Price Per S Q F T: 102.39
  • Total Sq Ft: 1071
  • Above Grade Finished: 879
  • Finished Sq Ft: 879
  • Basement Features: Finished-Partial

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stick Built
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Driveway-Asphalt, Driveway-Shared
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public/City
  • Electric: Breakers

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 963618205014
  • Estimated Acres: 0.11
  • Estimated Lot Dimensions: 44 x 110
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4840

Rental Info

  • Furnished: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 1106
  • Tax Classification: Homestead
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District: Spencer

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Home Values in the Area

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,106 $100,380 $14,170 $86,210
2024 $1,106 $93,030 $10,930 $82,100
2023 $1,380 $93,030 $10,930 $82,100
2022 $1,306 $78,310 $10,930 $67,380
2021 $1,322 $73,120 $10,930 $62,190
2020 $1,322 $70,220 $9,310 $60,910
2019 $1,200 $65,390 $0 $0
2018 $1,182 $65,390 $0 $0
2017 $1,186 $62,670 $0 $0
2016 $1,176 $62,670 $0 $0
2015 $1,226 $65,350 $0 $0
2014 $930 $63,410 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/25/2026 03/25/26 Price Changed $90,000 -8.2% $102 / Sq Ft
12/03/2025 12/03/25 Price Changed $98,000 -4.9% $111 / Sq Ft
10/23/2025 10/23/25 Price Changed $103,000 -3.7% $117 / Sq Ft
09/29/2025 09/29/25 For Sale $107,000 +8.6% $122 / Sq Ft
09/30/2022 09/30/22 Sold $98,500 -0.5% $92 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/01/2022 08/01/22 Price Changed $99,000 -5.7% $92 / Sq Ft
06/22/2022 06/22/22 Price Changed $105,000 -4.5% $98 / Sq Ft
06/02/2022 06/02/22 For Sale $110,000 -- $103 / Sq Ft
Source: Iowa Great Lakes Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $98,500 --
Warranty Deed $57,000 None Available
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $93,575 New Conventional
Previous Owner $45,520 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Iowa Great Lakes Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 251279

Iowa Great Lakes Board of REALTORS®

APN: 9636-18-205-014

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