Looking for the perfect blend of classic character, easy maintenance, and a fantastic location? This delightful 2-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow on Spencer’s west side is ready to welcome its next owner! Whether you are looking to downsize, buying your very first home, or adding a rock-solid property to your investment portfolio, this one checks all the boxes.
For sale
$152,000
703 8th Ave W, Spencer, IA 51301
2beds
988sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$154/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic character
- 46 days
- 153
- 1
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bob Bates 712-260-7148,
Bates Realty, LLC
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR,MLS#: 260814
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Main Floor Full Bath
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range/Stove, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Block,Full
- Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,976
- Total interior livable area: 988 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 988
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 963712452006
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick, Stucco, Frame/Wood, Stick Built
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1961
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: $154/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $135,760
- Annual tax amount: $1,078
- Date on market: 7/14/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $152,000+8.6%$154/sqft |
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| 7/8/2025 | Listing removed | $140,000$142/sqft |
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| 1/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $140,000-2.8%$142/sqft |
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| 11/8/2024 | Sold | $144,000+2.9%$146/sqft |
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR #240925 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2024 | Pending sale | $140,000$142/sqft |
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| 9/19/2024 | Contingent | $140,000$142/sqft |
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| 9/6/2024 | Price change | $140,000-3.4%$142/sqft |
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| 8/9/2024 | Listed for sale | $145,000$147/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,078 -5.3% | $135,760 +36.1% |
| 2024 | $1,138 -4.2% | $99,730 |
| 2023 | $1,188 +4.9% | $99,730 +25.1% |
| 2022 | $1,132 -4.1% | $79,690 +5.3% |
| 2021 | $1,180 | $75,680 +1.6% |
| 2020 | $1,180 -2.6% | $74,520 |
| 2019 | $1,212 +2% | $74,520 -4.2% |
| 2018 | $1,188 | $77,790 +2.7% |
| 2017 | $1,188 -0.7% | $75,780 |
| 2016 | $1,196 +10.5% | $75,780 +8.7% |
| 2015 | $1,082 | $69,690 |
| 2014 | $1,082 +2.1% | $69,690 |
| 2013 | $1,060 +2.3% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,036 +6.8% | -- |
| 2011 | $970 +4.5% | -- |
| 2010 | $928 +3.3% | -- |
| 2009 | $898 +7.4% | -- |
| 2007 | $836 +5.6% | -- |
| 2005 | $792 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 51301
Nearby schools
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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