Opportunity Knocks! This classic bungalow offers a great starting point for your next investment or new home —whether you’re looking to start home ownership, flip or add a steady rental to your portfolio. Featuring potentially two bedrooms, one bath, an eat-in kitchen, and a formal dining room, the layout is simple and functional. Original woodwork trim adds character throughout, while an enclosed front porch extends the living space and provides a welcoming entry. The property also includes a one-car detached garage and is conveniently located near the high school, making it appealing for future tenants or buyers. With its manageable size and traditional charm, this home is ready for your vision and updates.
Sold for $60,000
$60,000
520 E 2nd St, Spencer, IA 51301
2beds
884sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
9,583.2 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$68/sqft
$936 Estimated rent
Home value
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One-car detached garageOriginal woodwork trimEnclosed front porch
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Listed by:
Kelly Bierl PRIM:712-260-5711,
Hometown Realty
Bought with:
Bryan Sebastian, S65753
Hinn Real Estate
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR,MLS#: 251037
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Porch
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Refrigerator, Oven, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Main Floor Bedrooms, Natural Woodwork
- Basement: Finished-Partial,Block,Full
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 884
- Total interior livable area: 884 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 884
- Finished area below ground: 200
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
Lot
- Size: 9,583 sqft
- Dimensions: 75 x 125
Details
- Parcel number: 963618207016
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Steel Siding, Stick Built
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Spencer
- Subdivision: IA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/14/2026 | Sold | $60,000-14.3%$68/sqft |
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| 12/6/2025 | Pending sale | $70,000$79/sqft |
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| 11/25/2025 | Price change | $70,000-12.5%$79/sqft |
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| 11/3/2025 | Price change | $80,000-15.7%$90/sqft |
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| 10/8/2025 | Price change | $94,900-5%$107/sqft |
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| 9/2/2025 | Price change | $99,900-9.2%$113/sqft |
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| 8/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $110,000$124/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $1,116 +26.8% | $58,970 |
| 2016 | $880 +8.4% | $58,970 +6.6% |
| 2015 | $812 | $55,300 |
| 2014 | $812 +63.1% | $55,300 |
| 2013 | $498 +5.5% | -- |
| 2012 | $472 -2.1% | -- |
| 2011 | $482 -20.2% | -- |
| 2010 | $604 +31.3% | -- |
| 2009 | $460 -17.6% | -- |
| 2007 | $558 +35.4% | -- |
| 2005 | $412 | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 51301
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAFairview Park Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-2Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Spencer Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Spencer High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 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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