918 E 8th St, Spencer, IA 51301
SOLD
AUG 29, 2025

918 E 8th St
Spencer, IA 51301

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 960 sqft

$144,500

Last Sold: Aug 29, 2025
4% below list $150K
$151/sqft

$144,500

Last Sold: Aug 29, 2025
4% below list $150K
$151/sqft
2 Beds
1 Bath
960 sqft

Local Information

Map showing home location
© Google
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Description

For statistical purposes only. Seller is related to the listing agent.This beautifully remodeled 2-bedroom, 1-bath home with a single-car garage and convenient alley access is ready for its next owner. The home underwent a complete renovation down to the studs in 2016, featuring updated electrical with a new breaker panel, R-15 wall insulation, attic insulation, new sheetrock, millwork, cabinetry, flooring, plumbing fixtures, and an Onyx tub surround, along with a new water heater. Prior to that, the previous owners had already updated the exterior with new siding, windows, soffit, and fascia. Since the major remodel, additional improvements include a concrete driveway, new shingles in 2019, spray foam insulation in the crawlspace in 2020, a finished basement, and a new AC unit installed in 2022. This home combines quality updates with thoughtful maintenance for truly turnkey living.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from August 29, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$151/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 918 E 8th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl Space,FullNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 1, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Utility Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 960 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Natural Gas ConnectedAppliances: Electric Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: One

Exterior Features

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): 760 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 200 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1945
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stick BuiltNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 963607437005

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $150,000Price Per Sqft: $151/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Aug 29 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: SpencerCommunity: IA
School Information
Elementary School District: SpencerJr High / Middle School District: SpencerHigh School District: Spencer

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 760 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6969.6 sqft

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 251121Attribution Contact: PRIM: 712-260-4776Above Grade Unfinished Area: 760
Last check for updates: about 15 hours ago
Listed by Doug Small, (712) 260-4776
Hinn Real Estate
Bought with: Doug Small, (712) 260-4776, Hinn Real Estate
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR, MLS#251121

Price History for 918 E 8th St

DatePriceEventSource
08/29/2025$144,500Sold
Iowa Great Lakes BOR #251121
07/19/2021ListingRemovedExit Realty
06/15/2021$120,000PriceChange
Iowa Great Lakes BOR #210551
06/08/2021$125,000PriceChange
Iowa Great Lakes BOR #210551
05/25/2021$130,000Listed For SaleN/A
05/20/2016$50,000Sold
EXIT Realty solds #-633786579130278717
03/09/2016$59,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/10/2016$67,800Listed For SaleAgent Provided
Skip to last item
  • Results are loading
Skip to first item

Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$1,562
Assessment$111,440
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 918 E 8th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
910 E 5th St, Spencer, IA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$122,500
11/24/25
2
1
796
820 E 4th St, Spencer, IA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$134,001
06/27/25
2
1
821
601 E Milw St, Spencer, IA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$85,000
03/11/26
2
1
1,008
716 E 8th St, Spencer, IA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$99,500
11/12/25
3
1
698
809 8th Ave E, Spencer, IA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$165,000
12/19/25
3
1
1,588
518 E 13th St, Spencer, IA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$180,000
11/21/25
2
1
952
920 E 11th St, Spencer, IA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$190,000
04/17/26
3
1
1,728
702 E 8th St, Spencer, IA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$162,000
04/24/26
3
2
1,250
602 E 10th St, Spencer, IA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$130,000
12/30/25
3
1
1,444

Nearby homes

Get a sense of prices in the area by checking nearby homes.
Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 918 E 8th St.
View nearby schools on GreatSchools
The GreatSchools Rating compares schools on a variety of school quality indicators including test scores, college readiness, equity and more. Learn more.

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.
  • Kx4css4r2x
    "I lived in this neighborhood for 4 years and couldn’t be happier about the environment, plenty of parks to walk to in the mornings with the YMCA in walking distance. Would recommend to anyone looking for a well put together community that’s quiet. I even still own my home in the area because it’s just that great. "
    2
    Flag
  • April J.
    "Flagfest, Slugfest and Greatest Clay County Fair it is a wonderful place to live... town is beautiful 😍 "
    1
    Flag
  • April J.
    "great neighborhood... two annoying dogs bark all the time to the east of me. 2 doors down to my west our neighbors lose their dog all the time and constantly telling their child to get out of the road. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ other than that its GREAT! 😉"
    2
    Flag

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Apartments for Rent

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Homes for sale near 918 E 8th St

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Off Market Homes Near 918 E 8th St

Skip to last item
Skip to first item
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.

Homes for rent near 918 E 8th St

Skip to last item
  • Results are loading
Skip to first item
918 E 8th St, Spencer, IA 51301 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 960 sqft single-family home built in 1945. This property is not currently available for sale. 918 E 8th St was last sold on Aug 29, 2025 for $144,500 (4% lower than the asking price of $150,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 918 E 8th St is $146,100.