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228 4TH Street SW, Spencer, IA 51301

Clay County

Key Facts

5Beds
1Baths
1,505Sq Ft
1900Year Built
0.77Lot (acres)
3Garage
1Stories

Description

First time for sale to the public! - 3rd-generation owner! 4+ bedroom with a triple car garage on 3/4 of an acre. This adorable farmhouse greets you with a well-maintained exterior featuring an open front porch and vinyl siding. The rear of the house has an enclosed porch that has the laundry on the main & can be used as a mudroom. The main floor has been remodeled with updated flooring, newer windows, an Onyx shower system, and wood cabinets in the eat-in kitchen. This can be all-on-one-level living as the main floor has a bedroom as well. The upstairs has 3 bedrooms and one extra non-conforming bedroom or office or 2nd living area or 2nd bathroom option. Freshly painted throughout & professionally cleaned. The HVAC, water heater, and electrical panel were new in 2024. The triple car garage and ample off-street parking are hard to find in town, along with space to have a good garden. This home is ready for you!

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Style

1.5 STORY

Year Built

1900

Stories

1

Living Area

1,505 sq ft

Lot Size

0.77 acres

Lot Dimensions

127x264

Garage Spaces

3

Days on Market

14

MLS® Listing#

260753

Property Features

Interior

Eat-in Kitchen

Appliances

DryerRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Flooring

Hardwood

Basement

UnfinishedPartial

Parking

GravelShared DrivewayGarage Door OpenerDetached

Laundry

Main Level

Patio

Porch

Construction

Vinyl Siding

Roof

Asphalt

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

PrivatePublic

Schools

District:
Spencer

Financial Details

Annual Taxes

$1,360

Tax year 2024

Parcel Number

963618301004

Affordability Calculator

$39,000

Estimated monthly payment

$1,038/mo

Principal $156,000 · Est. interest $217,634 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Spencer, IA

$237,931
Median Listing Price
79
Median Days on Market
1,533
Median Sq Ft
$136
Median Price / Sq Ft
51
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 18% below the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 5% below the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Spencer, IA.

Location

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Points of Interest in Spencer, IA

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Nearby Schools

  • Lincoln Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.2 mi away

  • Spencer Community Schools

    School · 0.8 mi away

  • Spencer High School

    Secondary · 0.9 mi away

  • Johnson Elementary

    Elementary · 0.9 mi away

  • Jefferson Head Start

    School · 1.1 mi away

  • Sacred Heart School

    School · 1.1 mi away

  • Fairview Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.5 mi away

  • Spencer Middle School

    Secondary · 1.6 mi away

  • Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School

    Secondary · 2.0 mi away

  • Clay Central Everly Community School District

    Elementary · 8.5 mi away

  • Clay Central-Everly Elementary School

    Elementary · 9.0 mi away

  • Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School District

    Elementary · 12.4 mi away

  • Safari Child Care Center

    School · 12.8 mi away

  • Okoboji Elementary School

    Elementary · 13.0 mi away

  • Okoboji High School

    Secondary · 13.1 mi away

  • Graettinger-Terril Elementary School

    Elementary · 14.8 mi away

  • Okoboji Middle School

    Elementary · 16.3 mi away

  • Hartley Melvin Sanborn Community School District

    School · 16.7 mi away

  • Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School

    Secondary · 17.3 mi away

  • Sioux Central Community School District

    Secondary · 17.9 mi away

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Similar Home Values

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1405 11Th Avenue W, Spencer, IA$210,000421,848
113 Parkway Drive, Spencer, IA$213,000421,374
220 W 3rd St, Spencer, IA$215,000521,647

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EXIT Agents in Spencer

Listing Courtesy: EXIT Realty Midwest- Spencer/Emmetsburg - PRIM: 712-358-0042

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