Sold for $180,000

$180,000

1014 8th Ave W, Spencer, IA 51301

5beds

1,900sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1968

0.25 Acres Lot

$229,900 Zestimate^®

$95/sqft

$1,773 Estimated rent

Home value

$229,900

$212,000 - $248,000

$1,773/mo

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What's special

Well-Maintained Ranch with Room to Grow – West Side Location! Located in a great neighborhood near the YMCA, this well-kept ranch offers 3 conforming bedrooms and 2 non-conforming in the remodeled basement—just add egress windows to create a 5-bedroom home and boost property value instantly. Enjoy a spacious kitchen with room for a dining table, an updated main floor bathroom, newer windows and roof, updated electrical, and generous room sizes throughout. While not open concept, the layout is functional and inviting. The large backyard is perfect for entertaining, pets, or kids, and the attached 2-stall garage adds extra convenience. This home offers comfort now and great potential for the future—don’t miss the opportunity!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
3/4 bathrooms: 2

Bathroom

Features: 3/4 Basement, Main Floor 3/4 Bath

Dining room

Features: Combine with Kitchen

Heating

Forced Air, Hot Water

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range/Stove, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Laundry: Main Level, Washer/Dryer Hkups

Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Main Floor Bedrooms
Basement: Daylight,Finished-Partial,Sump Pump,Block,Full

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,016
Total interior livable area: 1,900 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,008
Finished area below ground: 1,008

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Concrete, Attached, Garage Door Opener
Attached garage spaces: 2
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Patio

Lot

Size: 0.25 Acres
Dimensions: 80 x 135

Details

Parcel number: 963712403002
Other equipment: Air to Air Exchange

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Attached to another structure: Yes

Materials

Cement Block, Vinyl Siding, Concrete, Frame/Wood, Stick Built
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

Year built: 1968

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Subdivision: IA

Location

Region: Spencer

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $95/sqft
Tax assessed value: $169,960
Annual tax amount: $2,476
Date on market: 6/5/2025
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Rural Development
Electric utility on property: Yes

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/11/2025	Sold	$180,000-5.3%$95/sqft
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #250676 Report a problem
6/16/2025	Price change	$190,000-7.3%$100/sqft
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #250676 Report a problem
6/5/2025	Listed for sale	$205,000+70.8%$108/sqft
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #250676 Report a problem
4/1/2016	Sold	$120,000-3.8%$63/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
3/2/2016	Listed for sale	$124,800$66/sqft
Source: NORTHWEST IOWA REALTY #16-176 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,564 +3.6%	$169,960 +6.1%
2024	$2,476 -0.8%	$160,170
2023	$2,496 +4.2%	$160,170 +13%
2022	$2,396 -0.9%	$141,730 +5.7%
2021	$2,418	$134,080 +4.4%
2020	$2,418 +8.7%	$128,420
2019	$2,224 +2.2%	$128,420 +5.9%
2018	$2,176	$121,280 +3.5%
2017	$2,176 +7%	$117,200
2016	$2,034 +5.3%	$117,200 +4.8%
2015	$1,932	$111,780
2014	$1,932 +14.2%	$111,780
2013	$1,692 +3.2%	--
2012	$1,640 +1.7%	--
2011	$1,612 +4.1%	--
2010	$1,548 +11.2%	--
2009	$1,392 +6.9%	--
2007	$1,302 +4.7%	--
2005	$1,244	--

Find assessor info on the county website

Neighborhood: 51301

Nearby homes

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

NA
Johnson Elementary School
Grades: PK-KDistance: 0.1 mi
7/10
Spencer Middle School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
7/10
Spencer High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 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.