Charming & Move-In Ready! Beautifully Modernized Home at 1315 3rd Ave West! Centrally located, close to the Hospital, Schools, Trails, Shopping and offering the perfect updated blend of comfort, character, and convenience, this home is ready for its next chapter! Featuring a bright, welcoming layout with maple floors, great natural light throughout the main living areas. A fantastic newly fenced private yard space with concrete patio that is perfect for entertaining, gardening, or just enjoying a quiet Iowa evening. Whether you are looking to buy your first home, downsize, or find that perfect property with great bones, 1315 3rd Ave West is a must-see.
Pending
$229,000
1315 3rd Ave W, Spencer, IA 51301
3beds
1,940sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$118/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Perfect for entertainingBright welcoming layoutMaple floors
- 31 days |
- 451 |
- 14 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bob Bates 712-260-7148,
Bates Realty, LLC
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR,MLS#: 260643
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: 2nd Floor Laundry
Features
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,208
- Total interior livable area: 1,940 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,540
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 142
Details
- Parcel number: 963607151008
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Frame/Wood, Stick Built
Condition
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- 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: $118/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $186,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,810
- Date on market: 6/15/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/13/2026 | Pending sale | $229,000$118/sqft |
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| 6/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,000$118/sqft |
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| 6/17/2026 | Contingent | $229,000$118/sqft |
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| 6/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,000+15.7%$118/sqft |
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| 11/10/2023 | Sold | $198,000+1.8%$102/sqft |
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #231099 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2023 | Pending sale | $194,500$100/sqft |
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| 10/2/2023 | Contingent | $194,500$100/sqft |
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| 9/29/2023 | Listed for sale | $194,500+507.8%$100/sqft |
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| 3/22/2017 | Sold | $32,000$16/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,810 +30.9% | $186,900 +6.5% |
| 2024 | $2,146 +3% | $175,510 +26.5% |
| 2023 | $2,084 +7.5% | $138,790 +17.4% |
| 2022 | $1,938 +6.3% | $118,270 +9.1% |
| 2021 | $1,824 | $108,390 +11.9% |
| 2020 | $1,824 +132.7% | $96,890 +51.2% |
| 2019 | $784 -37% | $64,060 +50% |
| 2018 | $1,244 | $42,700 -22.2% |
| 2017 | $1,244 +21% | $54,850 |
| 2016 | $1,028 -4.8% | -- |
| 2015 | $1,080 | $57,570 |
| 2014 | $1,080 +0.6% | $57,570 |
| 2013 | $1,074 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 51301
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAJohnson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-KDistance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Spencer Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10Spencer High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 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.
- $11,4707.52 Acres10 Avenue E, Spencer, IA 51301Off Market
- $28,450-- bd-- ba1.2k sqft6 Avenue E, Spencer, IA 51301Off Market
- $1,490-- bd-- ba-- sqft3 Ave SE, Spencer, IA 51301Off Market
- $21,0609,360 Square Feet8 Saint SE, Spencer, IA 51301Off Market
- $17,330-- bd-- ba-- sqft5 Saint SE, Spencer, IA 51301Off Market
- $43,600-- bd1 ba-- sqft9 Saint SE, Spencer, IA 51301Off Market
- $120,200-- bd1 ba-- sqft9 Saint SE, Spencer, IA 51301Off Market
- $42,13028.25 Acres17 Avenue E, Spencer, IA 51301Off Market
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