Charming and full of character, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is located on historic Grand Avenue in Spencer. A welcoming front porch adds great curb appeal and provides a comfortable place to relax. Beautiful original wood floors are located beneath the carpet, offering timeless appeal and added value. The home has seen several updates over the years, including new shingles on the house (2022), windows have been updated in portions of the home, a new water heater (2023), a sump pump installed in the basement (2021), and a recently installed fence. The property was not affected by the 2024 flood, providing additional peace of mind for buyers. This home offers a great blend of character, updates, and opportunity. Listing agent is related to the seller.
Sold for $159,000
$159,000
1607 Grand Ave, Spencer, IA 51301
3beds
1,272sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
9,147 Square Feet Lot
$160,600 Zestimate®
$125/sqft
$1,258 Estimated rent
Home value
$160,600
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Beautiful original wood floorsGreat curb appealTimeless appealWelcoming front porchRecently installed fenceComfortable place to relax
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Listed by:
Jessica Jacobs PRIM:605-595-3961,
eXp Realty LLC
Bought with:
Katie Muhlbauer, S65172
Integrity Real Estate
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR,MLS#: 251655
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Sump Pump,Block,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,544
- Total interior livable area: 1,272 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,272
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Shared Driveway, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 9,147 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 150
Details
- Parcel number: 963607129009
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Stick Built
Condition
- Year built: 1924
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: $125/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $141,020
- Annual tax amount: $2,028
- Date on market: 1/26/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026 | Sold | $159,000$125/sqft |
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| 2/9/2026 | Contingent | $159,000$125/sqft |
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| 1/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $159,000$125/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,028 +3.7% | $141,020 +3% |
| 2024 | $1,956 +0.5% | $136,950 |
| 2023 | $1,946 +4% | $136,950 +14.7% |
| 2022 | $1,872 -6% | $119,350 +5% |
| 2021 | $1,992 | $113,660 +7.5% |
| 2020 | $1,992 +2.2% | $105,770 |
| 2019 | $1,950 +1.6% | $105,770 -0.5% |
| 2018 | $1,920 | $106,310 +10.4% |
| 2017 | $1,920 +6.3% | $96,310 |
| 2016 | $1,806 +2% | $96,310 +2% |
| 2015 | $1,770 | $94,390 |
| 2014 | $1,770 +2.9% | $94,390 |
| 2013 | $1,720 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 51301
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GreatSchools rating
- NAFairview Park Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-2Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Spencer Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 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.
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