708 E 12th St
Spencer, IA 51301
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
860 sqft (on 0.50 acres)
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
860 sqft
(on 0.50 acres)
Local Information
- Map ViewExplore the area around 708 E 12th St.
- Schools1 Preschool School3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
- Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Description
THE REASON FOR ALL SEASONS OF LIFE! Whether you're a single, first time home buyer or retiree you must see this meticulously maintained two bedroom, 1 1/4 bath ranch. This home offers the convenience of step free living, a refreshing open floor plan and a spacious double attached garage. The extra large lot is completely fenced in with a maintenance free vinyl privacy fence. There's plenty of room for gardening and outdoor enjoyment. Opportunity is knocking, make your MOVE today!
708 E 12th St, Spencer, IA 51301 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 860 sqft single-family home built in 2002. It last sold for $161,710 on Oct 30, 2023 (3% above the $157,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $178,200, with a rent estimate of $953/month.
Home Highlights
Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 708 E 12th St
|
|---|
Interior Details Basement: SlabNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 1, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (quarter): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 860 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Natural Gas ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Stove, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Main LevelMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Gas & Electric Electric: Circuit Breakers |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Window CoveringsFlooring: Tile |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Levels: OneAccessibility: No Stairs InternalFloors: Tile |
|
|---|
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: DeckFencing: Full |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Concrete,Attached,Garage Door Opener |
Frontage Road Frontage: City StreetNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 860 Square Feet |
|
|---|
Year Built Year Built: 2002 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch |
Building Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Stick BuiltNot a New ConstructionAttached To Another Structure |
Property Information Condition: Updated/RemodeledParcel Number: 963607276039 |
|
|---|
Price List Price: $157,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Mon Oct 30 2023 |
|
|---|
MLS Status: Closed |
|
|---|
Direction & Address City: SpencerCommunity: IA |
School Information Elementary School District: SpencerJr High / Middle School District: SpencerHigh School District: Spencer |
|
|---|
Building Area Building Area: 860 Square Feet |
|
|---|
Lot Area: 0.50 acres |
|
|---|
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, DVA, FHA, Rural Development |
|
|---|
Mls Number: 231037Attribution Contact: PRIM: 712-580-3948Above Grade Unfinished Area: 860 |
Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago
Listed by Lori Black, (712) 580-3948
EXIT Realty Midwest- Spencer/Emmetsburg
Bought with: Sheree Sanderson, (712) 330-6100, EXIT Realty Midwest
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR, MLS#231037
Price History for 708 E 12th St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2023 | $161,710 | Sold | Iowa Great Lakes BOR #231037 |
| 10/12/2023 | $157,000 | Pending | Iowa Great Lakes BOR #231037 |
| 09/14/2023 | $157,000 | Listed For Sale | Iowa Great Lakes BOR #231037 |
| 05/07/2021 | $138,000 | Sold | EXIT Realty solds #2095866028851663735 |
| 04/20/2021 | $140,000 | Pending | Iowa Great Lakes BOR #210082 |
| 03/20/2021 | $140,000 | Contingent | Iowa Great Lakes BOR #210082 |
| 03/17/2021 | $140,000 | Listed For Sale | Iowa Great Lakes BOR #210082 |
| 08/08/2019 | $137,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 11/01/2017 | $129,500 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 08/11/2017 | $129,500 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 08/10/2017 | $124,500 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 12/11/2015 | $108,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 11/17/2015 | $113,900 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 10/30/2015 | $113,900 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 05/07/2014 | $95,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 01/28/2014 | $95,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 09/29/2013 | $96,100 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 06/27/2013 | $97,500 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 02/01/2013 | $99,500 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
Market trends in Spencer
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
—
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
—
Available listings
80
10MoM
- Results are loading
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,976 |
| Assessment | $129,540 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 708 E 12th St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.12 | Single-Family Home | $180,000 | 11/21/25 | 2 | 1 | 952 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $155,000 | 04/24/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,331 | |
0.22 | Single-Family Home | $170,000 | 02/06/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,144 | |
0.08 | Single-Family Home | $154,000 | 09/02/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,210 | |
0.06 | Single-Family Home | $162,500 | 06/29/26 | 4 | 1 | 1,536 | |
0.38 | Single-Family Home | $166,000 | 10/06/25 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,025 | |
0.16 | Single-Family Home | $178,500 | 10/14/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,829 | |
0.04 | Single-Family Home | $175,000 | 09/25/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,752 | |
0.34 | Single-Family Home | $144,500 | 08/29/25 | 2 | 1 | 960 | |
0.28 | Single-Family Home | $134,890 | 05/22/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,118 |
Nearby homes
Get a sense of prices in the area by checking nearby homes.
SOLDMAR 13, 2026McCord Insurance & Real Estate, Sold
SOLDJUN 29, 2026Keller Williams Okoboji
OFF MARKETNorthwest Iowa Realty
Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 708 E 12th 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. 
Check out schools near 708 E 12th St.
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
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
LGBTQ Local Legal Protections
LGBTQ Local Legal Protections
Apartments for Rent
PET FRIENDLYINCOME RESTRICTED
PET FRIENDLYINCOME RESTRICTED
See more homes for rent inSpencer
Homes for sale near 708 E 12th St
0.5 ACRESEXIT Realty Midwest- Spencer/Emmetsburg
See more homes for sale inSpencer
Off Market Homes Near 708 E 12th St
SOLDJUL 6, 2026Bates Realty, LLC
SOLDJUL 1, 2026EXIT Realty Midwest- Spencer/Emmetsburg
SOLDJUN 30, 2026EXIT Realty Midwest- Spencer/Emmetsburg
SOLDJUN 30, 2026EXIT Realty Midwest- Spencer/Emmetsburg- SOLDJUN 29, 2026Keller Williams Okoboji
- See more homes for sale inSpencer
IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.