Welcome to this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1-bath Ranch-style home, offering comfortable living and great curb appeal. Featuring a spacious 28' x 24' attached garage and a generous driveway, there's plenty of off-street parking for multiple vehicles. Recent updates over the past few years include both interior and exterior paint, new flooring, a remodeled bathroom, and new roof shingles—adding value and peace of mind for the next owner. The partially finished basement extends the living space and is currently set up as a second family room, a media room perfect for movie nights, and a home gym. Ideally located near schools, playgrounds, trails, and sports complexes, this home is in a prime spot for convenience and recreation. Don’t miss the chance to explore all this home has to offer—schedule your showing today!
Sold for $175,000
$175,000
511 Elmwood Dr, Spencer, IA 51301
3beds
1,064sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$179,400 Zestimate®
$164/sqft
$1,245 Estimated rent
Home value
$179,400
Estimated sales range
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Partially finished basementSecond family roomRemodeled bathroomNew flooringHome gymGenerous drivewayNew roof shingles
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Listed by:
Doug Small PRIM:712-260-4776,
Hinn Real Estate
Bought with:
Janie Eick, S66795
RE/MAX Lakes Realty
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR,MLS#: 250964
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Basement
Media room
- Level: Basement
Storage
- Level: Basement
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Block,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,064
- Total interior livable area: 1,064 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,064
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 90 x 96
Details
- Parcel number: 963607204009
- Other equipment: Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Wood Siding, Stick Built
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- 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: $164/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $159,450
- Annual tax amount: $2,240
- Date on market: 7/25/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/23/2025 | Sold | $175,000-2.7%$164/sqft |
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| 9/18/2025 | Pending sale | $179,900$169/sqft |
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| 7/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $179,900+20%$169/sqft |
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| 2/29/2024 | Sold | $149,900$141/sqft |
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| 2/20/2024 | Pending sale | $149,900$141/sqft |
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| 2/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $149,900$141/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,320 +3.6% | $159,450 +10.1% |
| 2024 | $2,240 +2.8% | $144,880 |
| 2023 | $2,180 +2.9% | $144,880 +17% |
| 2022 | $2,118 +8.1% | $123,780 +4.4% |
| 2021 | $1,960 | $118,510 +13.9% |
| 2020 | $1,960 -1.5% | $104,090 |
| 2019 | $1,990 +1.5% | $104,090 -4% |
| 2018 | $1,960 | $108,440 +2.6% |
| 2017 | $1,960 -1.1% | $105,700 |
| 2016 | $1,982 +15.9% | $105,700 +15.9% |
| 2015 | $1,710 | $91,190 |
| 2014 | $1,710 +3.6% | $91,190 |
| 2013 | $1,650 +54.8% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,066 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 51301
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAFairview Park Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-2Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10Spencer Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Spencer High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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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