Welcome to 1209 Spencer Street – a 1.5 story home offering 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a convenient location just minutes from downtown Grinnell. Situated in a quiet neighborhood, this home features a functional layout with plenty of potential throughout.
With a new roof and fresh siding, the exterior is already taken care of – now it just needs your personal touches on the inside to make it truly your own. The walkout basement offers additional space for storage, a workshop, or future finishing. Plus, you'll appreciate the flexible laundry options with hookups on both the main floor and in the basement.
Whether you're a first-time buyer, investor, or someone looking to add value through customization, this home is full of opportunity in a great location.
Schedule your showing today and imagine the possibilities at 1209 Spencer Street!
Sold for $105,000
$105,000
1209 Spencer St, Grinnell, IA 50112
2beds
1,046sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
8,899 Square Feet Lot
$107,100 Zestimate®
$100/sqft
$995 Estimated rent
Home value
$107,100
Estimated sales range
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Additional space for storageFlexible laundry optionsFresh sidingNew roofWalkout basementFunctional layout
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Listed by:
Vigil, Caitlyn 641-831-3343,
Real Estate Solutions,
Colby Lawson 515-305-0743,
Real Estate Solutions
Bought with:
Kathy Kooyman
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 718240
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,046
- Total interior livable area: 1,046 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 8,899 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 1803564400
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Grinnell
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $100/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $94,520
- Annual tax amount: $1,443
- Date on market: 5/15/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 239 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2026 | Sold | $105,000$100/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #718240 Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2026 | Pending sale | $105,000$100/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #718240 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2025 | Price change | $105,000-4.5%$100/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #718240 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2025 | Price change | $110,000-4.8%$105/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #718240 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2025 | Price change | $115,500-2.1%$110/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #718240 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $118,000+68.6%$113/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #718240 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2020 | Sold | $70,000-1.4%$67/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5488425 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2020 | Pending sale | $71,000$68/sqft |
Source: EXIT Realty Hawkeye #5488425 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2020 | Listed for sale | $71,000+67.1%$68/sqft |
Source: EXIT Realty Hawkeye #5488425 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2016 | Sold | $42,500$41/sqft |
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5455918 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,288 +1.4% | $94,520 +7.9% |
| 2024 | $1,270 -0.6% | $87,640 |
| 2023 | $1,278 +1.1% | $87,640 +14.6% |
| 2022 | $1,264 +45% | $76,450 |
| 2021 | $872 +2.8% | $76,450 +45.8% |
| 2020 | $848 -2.1% | $52,440 |
| 2019 | $866 +2.1% | $52,440 |
| 2018 | $848 -23.6% | $52,440 |
| 2017 | $1,110 | $52,440 -6.4% |
| 2016 | -- | $56,050 -23.6% |
| 2015 | -- | $73,340 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 50112
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NABailey Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-2Distance: 0.1 mi
- 5/10Grinnell Community Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 8/10Grinnell Community Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: GrinnellNewburg
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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