Welcome to 223 8th St SE in Spencer, IA - a well maintained 4 bed, (1 non-conforming), 2 bath bungalow offering comfortable living space in a desirable location. Built in 1950, this property combines charm with modern updates, making it an excellent fit for a variety of buyers. Ideally located near shopping, dining, parks, and the municipal golf course, this home provides both convenience and a peaceful setting on a quiet street. The corner lot adds extra space and privacy, enhancing its overall appeal. Inside you’ll find numerous upgrades throughout, including an updated kitchen and bathroom on the main level. Fresh paint and updated flooring give the home a clean move-in-ready feel. The exterior boasts a newer roof, low maintenance vinyl siding, and a covered patio perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The basement has seen significant improvements with new drywall, updated electrical, a new furnace, and a new water heater, offering flexibility for future finishing to suit your needs. With a single stall garage, storage shed, a long list of updates, and low maintenance living, this home checks all the boxes whether you’re a first time buyer, young family, or looking to downsize without compromise. Schedule a private showing today!
For sale
$215,000
223 8th St SE, Spencer, IA 51301
4beds
1,788sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
10,454 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$120/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Single stall garageStorage shedNewer roofLow maintenance vinyl siding
- 91 days |
- 487 |
- 31 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sean Kondrath 712-331-4140,
Real Estate Unlimited
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR,MLS#: 260235
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: 1/2 Basement, Main Floor Full Bath
Dining room
- Features: Combine with Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Stove, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hkups
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Main Floor Bedrooms
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Basement: Finished-Partial,Block,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,016
- Total interior livable area: 1,788 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,068
- Finished area below ground: 720
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 10,454 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 120' x 87'
- Features: Corner Lot, Paved
Details
- Parcel number: 963618402033
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Stick Built
- 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
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: IA
Location
- Region: Spencer
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $120/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $161,410
- Annual tax amount: $2,420
- Date on market: 4/9/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $215,000+7.5%$120/sqft |
Source:  Iowa Great Lakes BOR #260235 Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2025 | Price change | $199,999-4.8%$112/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $209,999+56.7%$117/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2020 | Sold | $134,000+0.4%$75/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2020 | Pending sale | $133,500$75/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #20-538 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2020 | Listed for sale | $133,500$75/sqft |
Source: Northwest Iowa Realty #20-538 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,334 +0.2% | $161,410 |
| 2023 | $2,330 +5.8% | $161,410 +14.4% |
| 2022 | $2,202 +31.9% | $141,150 +6.8% |
| 2021 | $1,670 | $132,220 +35.9% |
| 2020 | $1,670 +4.2% | $97,280 |
| 2019 | $1,602 +1.8% | $97,280 +1.4% |
| 2018 | $1,574 | $95,900 +7.5% |
| 2017 | $1,574 +4.2% | $89,230 |
| 2016 | $1,510 +6.9% | $89,230 +6.2% |
| 2015 | $1,412 | $84,000 |
| 2014 | $1,412 +22.1% | $84,000 |
| 2013 | $1,156 +2.3% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,130 +3.7% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,090 +4.2% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,046 +5% | -- |
| 2009 | $996 +1.4% | -- |
| 2007 | $982 +4.9% | -- |
| 2005 | $936 | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 51301
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Spencer Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 7/10Spencer High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Spencer
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- Iowa
- Clay County
- Spencer
- 51301
- 223 8th St SE
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