309 E 1st St
Spencer, IA 51301
2 Beds
1 Bath
879 sqft
2 Beds
1 Bath
879 sqft
Local Information
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- Schools1 Preschool School3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description
Perfect Starter Home for First-Time Buyers! This cozy one-level home offers classic cottage charm with modern updates, including a new furnace and hot water heater (2024). The layout features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and a basement with potential for added living space. Structurally sound and move-in ready--just add your personal touches! Includes a detached garage, storage shed and a manageable yard. Affordable living with room to grow! Make your MOVE today!
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$102
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 309 E 1st St
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Interior Details Basement: Finished-Partial,Block,FullNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 1, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 879 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Natural Gas ConnectedAppliances: Dryer, Washer, Electric Water HeaterDryerLaundry: Washer/Dryer HkupsWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Gas & Electric Electric: Circuit Breakers |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Window Coverings |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Levels: One |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Asphalt,Shared Driveway,Detached |
Frontage Road Frontage: City StreetNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 879 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 192 Square Feet |
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Days on Market: 180+ |
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Year Built Year Built: 1947 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch |
Building Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Stick BuiltNot Attached Property |
Property Information Parcel Number: 963618205014 |
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Price List Price: $90,000Price Per Sqft: $102 |
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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: 251279 |
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Building Area Building Area: 1071 Square Feet |
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Lot Area: 4791.6 sqft |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, DVA, FHA, Rural Development |
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BasementMls Number: 251279Attribution Contact: PRIM: 712-260-1372Above Grade Unfinished Area: 879 |
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Lori Black, (712) 260-1372
EXIT Realty Midwest- Spencer/Emmetsburg
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR, MLS#251279
Also Listed on EXIT Realty broker feed, Iowa Great Lakes BOR.
Market trends in Spencer
Last updated May 2026
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Available listings
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Price History for 309 E 1st St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2026 | $90,000 | PriceChange | Iowa Great Lakes BOR #251279 |
| 12/03/2025 | $98,000 | PriceChange | Iowa Great Lakes BOR #251279 |
| 10/23/2025 | $103,000 | PriceChange | Iowa Great Lakes BOR #251279 |
| 10/01/2025 | $107,000 | Listed For Sale | Iowa Great Lakes BOR #251279 |
| 09/30/2022 | $98,500 | Sold | EXIT Realty solds #-6518448607966861940 |
| 08/01/2022 | $99,000 | PriceChange | Iowa Great Lakes BOR #220571 |
| 06/22/2022 | $105,000 | PriceChange | Iowa Great Lakes BOR #220571 |
| 06/03/2022 | $110,000 | Listed For Sale | Iowa Great Lakes BOR #220571 |
| 06/27/2014 | $57,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 05/02/2014 | $65,500 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 04/10/2014 | $65,900 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 01/29/2014 | $65,900 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 09/17/2013 | $65,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 07/24/2013 | $69,500 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 04/19/2013 | $72,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
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| Tax | $1,276 |
| Assessment | $93,030 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 309 E 1st St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.17 | Single-Family Home | $114,000 | 05/01/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,195 | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $108,000 | 11/28/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,470 | |
0.37 | Single-Family Home | $120,000 | 12/31/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,041 | |
0.36 | Single-Family Home | $128,000 | 09/19/25 | 2 | 1 | 976 | |
0.49 | Single-Family Home | $137,900 | 05/04/26 | 2 | 1 | 884 | |
0.46 | Single-Family Home | $125,000 | 03/31/26 | 2 | 1.5 | 976 | |
0.07 | Single-Family Home | $66,000 | 11/07/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,278 | |
0.62 | Single-Family Home | $90,500 | 02/13/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,222 | |
0.70 | Single-Family Home | $118,000 | 11/21/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,080 | |
0.64 | Single-Family Home | $60,000 | 01/14/26 | 2 | 1 | 884 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 309 E 1st 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
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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309 E 1st St, Spencer, IA 51301 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 879 sqft single-family home built in 1947. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Iowa Great Lakes BOR on Oct 1, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 251279.