1601 3rd Ave E
Spencer, IA 51301
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,352 sqft
$157,900
$157,900
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,352 sqft
We estimate this home will sell faster than 80% nearby.
Local Information
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- Schools1 Preschool School3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description
Classic 1950's ranch with original hardwood floors. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, a DIY enthusiast, or looking to downsize without losing garage and storage space, this home is a fit! Spread out and enjoy room on this spacious corner lot with space for everything. The basement rec room is ready for your design ideas to make it shine. Vinyl siding and vinyl windows already installed for a low maintenance exterior.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 80% nearby.
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$117
Listed
27 days ago
Home Details for 1601 3rd Ave E
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Interior Details Basement: Full |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1352 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Natural Gas ConnectedAppliances: Gas Water Heater |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Gas & Electric Electric: Circuit Breakers |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Levels: One |
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Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 952 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 400 Square Feet |
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Days on Market: 27 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1950 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch |
Building Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, ConcreteNot Attached Property |
Property Information Parcel Number: 963607133026 |
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Price List Price: $157,900Price Per Sqft: $117 |
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MLS Status: Active |
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Direction & Address City: SpencerCommunity: IA |
School Information Elementary School District: SpencerJr High / Middle School District: SpencerHigh School District: Spencer |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 260595 |
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Building Area Building Area: 1904 Square Feet |
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Lot Area: 7405.2 sqft |
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BasementMls Number: 260595Above Grade Unfinished Area: 952 |
Last check for updates: about 14 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Kim Bates, (712) 260-7149
Bates Realty, LLC
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR, MLS#260595
Also Listed on Iowa Great Lakes BOR.
Market trends in Spencer
Last updated May 2026
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Price History for 1601 3rd Ave E
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 06/09/2026 | $157,900 | Listed For Sale | Iowa Great Lakes BOR #260595 |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
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| Tax | $1,800 |
| Assessment | $135,490 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 1601 3rd Ave E
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.10 | Single-Family Home | $157,000 | 04/30/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,523 | |
0.12 | Single-Family Home | $174,900 | 06/05/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,104 | |
0.14 | Single-Family Home | $134,890 | 05/22/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,118 | |
0.13 | Single-Family Home | $135,000 | 01/02/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,200 | |
0.29 | Single-Family Home | $40,000 | 10/01/25 | 2 | 1 | 958 | |
0.07 | Single-Family Home | $166,000 | 10/06/25 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,025 | |
0.22 | Single-Family Home | $159,000 | 03/27/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,272 | |
0.19 | Single-Family Home | $175,000 | 09/23/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,064 | |
0.30 | Single-Family Home | $180,000 | 11/21/25 | 2 | 1 | 952 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 1601 3rd Ave E.
- Spencer High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 679 Students
7/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageA few of the teachers are good, the guidance counselors are great, but the administration is awful and does very little to help students who fall behind or are victims of bullying.Parent Review8y ago - Spencer Middle School
- 6-8
- Public
- 520 Students
9/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageHorrible!!!! Consider any other surrounding school before Spencer... PLEASE! This school system is a joke and is extremely pretentious. Several families I know of have removed their children from this school system this year with more doing the same next year. My child will no longer attend school here, either, as the support, educational excellence and moral compasses of the educators and administration is C level at best.Parent Review8y ago - Fairview Park Elementary School
- 1-2
- Public
- 230 Students
NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating Average
No reviews available for this school. - Johnson Elementary School
- PK-K
- Public
- 182 Students
NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageAll 3 of my children have gone or are still going to Johnson. Our oldest, now 8 and attending Fairview, began attending in kindergarten when they began the grade alike program. The program has been absolutely wonderful. The bullying happens less often. And when it does happen, it is taken care of immediately. The Child's Garden program at Johnson for preschool there is one of the best preschool programs I've seen yet. . The staff is knowledgeable and wonderful. They have made such an impression on my children and they all love going to school just to see their teachers! You couldn't ask for anything better!Parent Review11y ago - Lincoln Elementary School
- 3-5
- Public
- 415 Students
5/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageNo reviews available for this school. 
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What Locals Say about Spencer
At least 31 Trulia users voted on each feature.
88 % Say yards are well-kept
83 % Say car is needed
81 % Say it's quiet
78 % Say it's dog friendly
74 % Say there are sidewalks
74 % Say parking is easy
69 % Say kids play outside
68 % Say people would walk alone at night
65 % Say there's holiday spirit
62 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
60 % Say neighbors are friendly
49 % Say there's wildlife
48 % Say streets are well-lit
48 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
42 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
31 % Say there are community events
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Kim Bates, Bates Realty, LLC
Agent Phone: (712) 260-7149
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1601 3rd Ave E, Spencer, IA 51301 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,352 sqft single-family home built in 1950. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Iowa Great Lakes BOR on Jun 9, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 260595.