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Sold for $230,000
$230,000
212 E 3rd St, Spencer, IA 51301
4beds
2,588sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.33 Acres Lot
$234,100 Zestimate®
$89/sqft
$1,866 Estimated rent
Home value
$234,100
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Walk-out basementOne-third acre lotTimeless characterThoughtful updatesExpansive driveway parking
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Listed by:
Tammy Fredericksen PRIM:(712)209-0836,
EXIT Realty Midwest
Bought with:
Lori Black, S32043
EXIT Realty Midwest- Spencer/Emmetsburg
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR,MLS#: 251427
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- 1/4 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Bonus room
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Storage
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Stove, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hkups
Features
- Broadband Avail, Eat-in Kitchen, Main Floor Bedrooms, Natural Woodwork
- Basement: Egress Windows,Finished-Partial,Walk-Out Access,Full
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,276
- Total interior livable area: 2,588 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,638
- Finished area below ground: 950
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Dimensions: F127 x R127 x 155 x 155
Details
- Parcel number: 963618133007
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Frame/Wood
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Spencer
- Subdivision: IA
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,DVA,FHA,Rural Development
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/23/2026 | Sold | $230,000-6.1%$89/sqft |
Source:  Iowa Great Lakes BOR #251427 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2026 | Pending sale | $245,000$95/sqft |
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #251427 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $245,000+375.7%$95/sqft |
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #251427 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2007 | Sold | $51,500$20/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,776 +10.2% | $179,510 |
| 2023 | $2,518 +5.7% | $179,510 +18.2% |
| 2022 | $2,382 -2.3% | $151,810 +6.8% |
| 2021 | $2,438 | $142,200 +3% |
| 2020 | $2,438 +10% | $138,000 |
| 2019 | $2,216 +1.7% | $138,000 +6.7% |
| 2018 | $2,180 | $129,350 +5% |
| 2017 | $2,180 +1.6% | $123,160 |
| 2016 | $2,146 -1.3% | $123,160 -1.2% |
| 2015 | $2,174 | $124,650 |
| 2014 | $2,174 +24.2% | $124,650 |
| 2013 | $1,750 +3.2% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,696 -4.6% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,778 +4% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,710 +16.5% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,468 +10.5% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,328 +4.9% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,266 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 51301
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Spencer Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10Spencer High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Clay Central Everly
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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