For sale by owner

$285,000

533 Prospect Dr, Spencer, IA 51301

5beds

1,750sqft

$2,026/mo

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SingleFamily

Built in 1962

8,820 Square Feet Lot

$210,000 Zestimate^®

$163/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Inviting curb appealConvenient attached garageGenerous drivewayWonderfully landscaped settingLarge deck for entertaining

This beautifully maintained ranch-style home offers inviting curb appeal, comfortable living spaces, and a wonderfully landscaped setting. Located on a quiet street close to the YMCA, Johnson Elementary School, and Sunset Park. Inside, the spacious living room provides plenty of room to relax and entertain, featuring a large picture window that fills the space with natural light. Large deck for entertaining, and plenty of space for kids to play in the backyard. The home also features a convenient attached garage, a generous driveway, additional finished living space in the lower level, and a thoughtfully designed front garden with established plantings and colorful seasonal flowers. Many updates and improvements from a new roof in 2018 to new windows and front exterior doors in 2025. A charming home in a peaceful residential setting—move-in ready and waiting for its next family!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced air, Gas

Cooling

Central

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer

Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Linoleum / Vinyl
Basement: Finished

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,750 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Garage - Attached

Features

Exterior features: Vinyl

Lot

Size: 8,820 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 963712377008

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Concrete Block
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1962

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Spencer

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $163/sqft
Tax assessed value: $215,500
Annual tax amount: $2,988
Date on market: 8/25/2026

Estimated market value

$210,000

$193,000 - $227,000

$1,530/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/25/2026	Listed for sale	$285,000+175.4%$163/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
5/4/2016	Sold	$103,500-5.8%$59/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
11/12/2013	Listing removed	$109,900$63/sqft
Source: Spencer Realty, Inc. #12009 Report a problem
10/15/2013	Listed for sale	$109,900$63/sqft
Source: Spencer Realty, Inc. #12009 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,988 +3.7%	$215,500 +9.5%
2024	$2,882 +9.9%	$196,810
2023	$2,622 +5.6%	$196,810 +24.8%
2022	$2,482 -5.6%	$157,680 +6.6%
2021	$2,630	$147,870 -0.2%
2020	$2,630 +12.5%	$148,220
2019	$2,338 +2.2%	$148,220 +9%
2018	$2,288	$135,960 +7.9%
2017	$2,288 +6%	$126,050 +1.9%
2016	$2,158 -3.9%	$123,760 +3.3%
2015	$2,246	$119,780
2014	$2,246 +22.3%	$119,780
2013	$1,836 +3.3%	--
2012	$1,778 -2.6%	--
2011	$1,826 +4.1%	--
2010	$1,754 +9.9%	--
2009	$1,596 +9.6%	--
2007	$1,456 +4.6%	--
2005	$1,392	--