212 E 5th St
Spencer, IA 51301
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,432 sqft
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,432 sqft
Local Information
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- Schools1 Preschool School3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
- Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1900
Living Area
1,432 sqft
Parking
Garage
Description
Step into a piece of history with this 1900s fixer-upper with historic character and unique features or use the property as a opportunity to build your dream home on 45' x 15 ' lot. The tall ceilings and large windows fill each room with natural light, highlighting the intricate details and craftmanship of the era. Embrace the challenge and the potential- whether you choose to renovate or rebuild, the possibilities are endless!
212 E 5th St, Spencer, IA 51301 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,432 sqft single-family home built in 1900. It last sold for $15,000 on Sep 18, 2024 (25% below the $20,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,337/month.
Home Details for 212 E 5th St
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Interior Details Basement: Partial |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1432 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Natural Gas ConnectedAppliances: Gas Water Heater |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One Half |
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Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Detached |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1432 Square Feet |
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Year Built Year Built: 1900 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence |
Building Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Concrete, Frame/WoodNot Attached Property |
Property Information Parcel Number: 963607390005 |
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Price List Price: $20,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Wed Sep 18 2024 |
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MLS Status: Closed |
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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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Building Area Building Area: 1432 Square Feet |
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Lot Area: 6534 sqft |
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BasementMls Number: 241059Attribution Contact: PRIM: 712-240-1000Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1432 |
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Sarah Stickler, (712) 240-1000
Northwest Iowa Realty
Bought with: Sarah Stickler, (712) 240-1000, Northwest Iowa Realty
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR, MLS#241059
Price History for 212 E 5th St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 09/18/2024 | $15,000 | Sold | Iowa Great Lakes BOR #241059 |
| 09/08/2024 | $20,000 | Pending | Iowa Great Lakes BOR #241059 |
| 09/04/2024 | $20,000 | Listed For Sale | Iowa Great Lakes BOR #241059 |
Market trends in Spencer
Last updated June 2026
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Available listings
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $674 |
| Assessment | $57,660 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 212 E 5th St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.61 | Single-Family Home | $14,000 | 03/13/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,380 | |
0.15 | Single-Family Home | $120,000 | 12/31/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,041 | |
0.36 | Single-Family Home | $108,000 | 11/28/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,470 | |
0.38 | Single-Family Home | $112,500 | 12/31/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,296 | |
0.48 | Single-Family Home | $59,000 | 07/13/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,184 | |
0.37 | Single-Family Home | $30,000 | 03/03/26 | 4 | 1 | 1,200 | |
0.36 | Single-Family Home | $114,000 | 05/01/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,195 | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $128,000 | 09/19/25 | 2 | 1 | 976 | |
0.24 | Single-Family Home | $160,000 | 09/26/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,566 | |
0.29 | Single-Family Home | $85,000 | 03/11/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,008 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 212 E 5th St.
- 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
7/10GreatSchools 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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